Katie Morosky
Health
Long Island man hospitalized with coronavirus, more cases confirmed statewide
A Nassau County man has tested positive for the coronavirus, the first confirmed case of the virus on Long Island, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced in a press conference this afternoon.
Health
After first confirmed coronavirus case in New York, local officials ready for possible outbreak
Local hospitals, schools and government officials are preparing for the possibility of a coronavirus outbreak in New York after the first case in the state was confirmed in Manhattan yesterday.
Weather
Snow forecast for Saturday afternoon, winter weather advisory issued
Two to four inches of snow are forecast for Saturday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.
News
Republicans sweep in Riverhead town elections, ousting Democratic supervisor
Republicans swept every contested race in this year’s town elections, taking both open town board seats and ousting incumbent Democrat Laura Jens-Smith as town supervisor.
Breaking News
Riverhead principal shared explicit texts and half-naked photos with student before sexually assaulting her, according to lawsuit
An 18-year-old Riverhead High School student is accusing high school principal Charles Regan of sexually assaulting her in his office at the high school last week, as well as sending her sexually-charged texts and half-naked photographs of himself.
Community News
Witamy! It’s Polish Fair weekend in Riverhead’s Polish Town, USA
It's a perennial favorite in Riverhead — a giant open air market where visitors can enjoy Polish food and music while browsing hundreds of booths featuring every kind of merchandise imaginable.
Business
Spicy’s Chicken Restaurant seized by state for unpaid taxes
Spicy's Bar-B_Que on West Main Street and its Bellport counterpart have been closed down on outstanding tax warrants.
News
Peconic Crossing seeking applications for workforce housing apartments
Developers of Peconic Crossing in downtown Riverhead are readying 45 new workforce housing apartments for rental. The units will be available to tenants who meet income limits, with preference given to artists.
Breaking News
Multiple departments battle gas station fire at exit 71 Thursday
The fire, which caused clouds of dark smoke to billow from the gas station's mini-mart, apparently started in the food preparation area of the gas station's Subway, according to an employee.
News
Blizzard warning issued for Suffolk County, 8 to 12 inches of snow forecast for ‘dangerous’ storm
Expected snowfall accumulations have been increased to 8 to 12 inches, with locally higher amounts expected. Wind gusts could reach up to 55 miles per hour.