Denise Civiletti

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Denise is a veteran local reporter, editor and attorney. Her work has been recognized with numerous journalism awards, including investigative reporting and writer of the year awards from the N.Y. Press Association. She was also honored in 2020 with a NY State Senate Woman of Distinction Award for her trailblazing work in local online news. She is a founder, owner and co-publisher of this website.Email Denise.

Government

Riverhead Town Government Town had $300,000 shortfall in 2015, after budgeted revenues fail to materialize

by Denise Civiletti | May 12, 2016

Riverhead Town came up more than $300,000 short in 2015, after revenue projections in its adopted budget missed the mark by nearly $1.9 million.

Community News

Welcome spring with ‘Back to the Bays’ 5K Saturday to benefit marine and coastal habitat restoration and education efforts

by Denise Civiletti | May 11, 2016

The second annual “Back to the Bays” 5K run will take place Saturday. The run is a benefit for Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Marine Program.

News

What’s on tap for today’s Suffolk County Legislature general meeting in Riverhead

by Denise Civiletti | May 10, 2016

Public hearings on laws that would regulate nitrogen content in lawn fertilizers, pet grooming businesses and dry cleaning establishments, among others, will be held this afternoon at the county center in Riverhead.

Community News

As prom and graduation season arrive, state officials come to Riverhead to launch ‘Talk2Prevent’ statewide campaign

by Denise Civiletti | May 9, 2016

New statewide campaign stresses the importance of talking to your teen about alcohol and drug use: When you talk to your kids about the dangers of underage drinking, they are less likely to do it.

Community News

Chris Pendergast leads 19th Annual ALS Ride for Life from Riverhead to Manhattan

by Denise Civiletti | May 9, 2016

A rare man battling a rare disease, Chris Pendergast led the 19th Annual ALS Ride for Life through Riverhead today, as he's done each May over the course of the last two decades.

News

Deadline to file property tax grievances in Suffolk County coming up May 17

by Denise Civiletti | May 9, 2016

May 17 is tax grievance day in Suffolk County. The day is both the deadline for filing tax grievances and the day on which the local board of assessment review sits to hear grievances in a public forum.