Denise Civiletti
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.
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State legislation brings Riverhead reprieve on land preservation debt repayment
Thanks to a state law passed with the budget package last week, Riverhead will be able to refinance its land preservation debt, extending its repayment period and lowering its annual payments — avoiding a hefty town tax increase.
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Owner seeks permit to demolish former Sears building, three others on E. Main St.
After historic status causes snag for development plans, the owner of the former Sears, Roebuck building on East Main Street files an application for a demolition permit.
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As brutal cold overnight temperatures set in, homeless outreach group opens emergency shelters
The John's Place Homeless Outreach has temporarily reopened to provide emergency shelter to those in need during this unseasonably cold weather.
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Monday Morning briefing: The week ahead in Riverhead
Here's a peek at the week ahead on this dreary and cold Monday morning:
Weather
A winter-like week ahead this first full week of April. Rain...
Business
North Fork’s newest fitness facility celebrates grand opening in Jamesport
Paige Romanowski and Michael Carrozza of Bodyrite Training offer integrated strength training and wellness to people of all ages and fitness levels at a new fitness facility in Jamesport.
Business
L.I. Farm Bureau honors North Fork grower, county employee and Farm Credit at annual gala
North Fork grower Eric Keil, Suffolk County soil technician Sharon Frost and Farm Credit East were feted last night by the Long Island Farm Bureau at is 98th Annual Awards Gala at Polish Hall in Riverhead.
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Weekend storm expected to pack winds of 55-60 mph, PSEG braces for potential ‘significant damage’ to system
A high wind watch has been issued for Saturday night and Sunday morning.
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Following resignation of director, library trustees appoint new interim
Riverhead Free Library trustees accepted the resignation of director Joy Rankin and appointed Kathy Richter of Greenport interim director at a special board meeting yesterday evening.
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State leaders announce budget deal, but miss April 1 deadline for adoption
The budget agreement includes a phased-in minimum wage hike to $15 per hour, a middle class income tax cut and the end of the Gap Elimination Adjustment to school aid, which is increased by 6.5 percent statewide.
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Riverhead library director resigning after four of seven trustees quit due to infighting on library board
The only African-American trustee, who resigned in January, accuses the library trustees of racism and bigotry after the resignation of the library's first African-American director.
