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Tuesday, May 21 2013
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A 33-year-old Riverhead man is being held on robbery charges after three employees in a store on Osborn Avenue in Polish Town tackled the man and held him until police arrived.
Riverhead Police responded to a call about a robbery in progress at about 8:45 p.m. at International Connection, a call center located at 435 Osborn Avenue.
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Tuesday, May 21 2013
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A 52-year old Riverhead woman, a bystander to a dispute between three men on Raynor Avenue last night, was shot when one of the men fired several rounds from a shotgun.
Riverhead Police said Sharon Gallo was hit with a pellet from one of the shells. Police described her injuries as non-life-threatening. She was taken by Riverhead Volunteer Ambulance Corps to Peconic Bay Medical Center for treatment.
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Monday, May 20 2013
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Two people were sent to Peconic Bay Medical Center with injuries after a crash on Route 58 at the entrance to Tanger Outlets Monday afternoon at about 5 p.m.
A 47-year-old woman and a 61-year-old man were transported to the hospital by Riverhead Volunteer Ambulance Corps following the accident for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.
A Saturn SUV and a Mercedes sedan were towed from the scene, where eastbound traffic was snarled as vehicles had to be redirected around the wreck.
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Monday, May 20 2013
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Decision time has arrived for Riverhead school district voters.
Tomorrow school district voters decide on the board of education's plans to spend $117.5 million in 2013-2014 and on two proposals aimed at eventually replacing the district's aged bus garage on Osborn Avenue.
District voters will a...
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Monday, May 20 2013
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Riverhead's Miguel Maysonet, said in a phone interview this afternoon he's "not sure" what his future holds now that he's been released by the Philadelphia Eagles.
The former Blue Waves star running back declined further comment. "I'm really just not in the mood to talk right now," he said,...
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Sunday, May 19 2013
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Hundreds of people turned out yesterday to honor the memory of Demitri Hampton, the 21-year-old Riverhead college student shot and killed while trying to protect family members during an armed home invasion in January.
A picnic and three-on-three basketball tournament in Ludlam Avenue Park to benefit the Demitri Q. Hampton Scholarship Fund was a huge success, said Hampton's mother, Juanita Trent.
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Saturday, May 18 2013
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Riverhead Fire Department responded to reports of a structure fire in a travel trailer on Roanoke Avenue this morning.
A fire broke out shortly before 11 a.m. behind the refrigerator in a travel trailer, which was parked on the property of Schmitt's Farm on Roanoke Avenue between Reeves and Sound...
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Friday, May 17 2013
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A 20-year-old Port Jefferson man was arraigned on grand larceny charges in Riverhed Town Justice Court Friday morning in connection with the theft of $22,000 worth of jewelry from a Northville home on April 20.
Daniel Leli was arrested by Riverhead Police after he failed to make restitution to th...
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Friday, May 17 2013
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Update (3:52 p.m.) A 62-year-old Selden man was identified by police this afternoon as the man killed in the car accident on Route 25A in Wading River this morning.
Daniel Kiernan was reportedly driving eastbound on Route 25A in his 1986 Chevrolet pickup at about 6:15 this morning when he ve...
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Friday, May 17 2013
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Taking a walk on the beach this spring could help feed and educate an orphan in sub-Saharan Africa, thanks to Pattye Pece of Aquebogue.
Pece, founder and president of Sobornost for the World Foundation, has organized "Four Seasons Walking Tours," which will begin with a guided walk through Smith ...
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Thursday, May 16 2013
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The controversial riverfront zip line proposed for downtown Riverhead is likely to be delayed until next summer due to logistical speed bumps encountered during today's town board work session - as well as resistance from local business owners and residents.
The project will require a public hear...
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Thursday, May 16 2013
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Suffolk County Legislator Jay Schneiderman, who fought for the pilot program that's had Suffolk Transit buses running on the East End for the past two summers, says the 25-cent fare increase on the S92 line, levied to fund the Sunday service experiment, should be lifted if the county establishes Sun...
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Wednesday, May 15 2013
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Riverhead Town Police assisted in the East End Drug Task Force arrest of two local men Tuesday evening.
Jeffrey Liggon, 56, of Shirley, was arrested on fifth and seventh degree charges of criminal possession of a controlled substance 6:38 p.m. Tuesday at Laundry Palace on Harrison Avenue, accordi...
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Wednesday, May 15 2013
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Riverhead High School senior Amanda Graziano has signed to play both softball and field hockey at Mercy College, a Division II College in Dobbs Ferry, NY.
Originally, Graziano was going to play only softball at Mercy, but after a successful field hockey season, she decided to try out for the fiel...
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Wednesday, May 15 2013
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(Updated— 2:40 p.m.) The Calverton woman charged in Sunday morning's hit-and-run on County Road 105 attempted to hide her damaged vehicle at a friend's house and failed to immediately turn herself in even after she knew police had found her car, according to Southampton Town Police.
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Wednesday, May 15 2013
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The majority of Riverhead Central School District's poorest students are struggling to meet proficiency levels on state assessment tests, according to 2011-2012 school report cards and accountability reports recently released by the state education department.
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Rain didn't dampen the spirits of Duck Pond Day enthusiasts in Wading River yesterday. The annual community event enjoyed a good turnout in spite of the weather.
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Lupton & Luce insurance held its second annual trike-a-thon fundraiser Saturday morning to benefit St. Jude Children's Hospital.
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Do you have a car you want to show off in a car show? Do you enjoy visiting car shows? St. Isidore's School is hosting it's 1st Annual Car Show on Sunday, June 2 from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (with a rain date of June 9).
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Lupton & Luce will host its 2nd annual Trike-a-Thon to benefit the St. Jude Children's Hospital. The event will be held on May 18th at 9 a.m. at 225 Howell Ave., Riverhead.
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McGann-Mercy High School – Principal’s List – 3rd Quarter – 2012-2013
To qualify for Principal’s List at McGann-Mercy, students must maintain an overall 95 average, with at least a 90 average in each class.
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McGann-Mercy High School – Honor Roll – 3rd Quarter – 2012-2013To qualify for Honor Roll at McGann-Mercy, students must maintain an overall 90 average, with at least an 85 average in each class.
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Riverhead High School on May 1 released the honor roll for the 3rd quarter of the 2012-2013 academic year:
RHS 3Q Honor Roll
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Riverhead High School rowers won seven events and 12 medals at the 7th annual Big Duck Regatta held Saturday, April 27 at Big Duck Park, F... |
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Bikers take note – Riverhead's one and only motorcycle supply store is holding its grand opening party today at the corner of Elton and ... |
Operating engineers union recruiting apprentices
The International Union of Operating Engineers Local Union #30 will conduct a limited recr... |
Kristina Sidor is not only the product of North Fork farming culture, she is passionate about preserving that culture as a way of life on th... |
The U.S. Postal Service is looking to hire 150 mail carriers on Long Island.
The "city carrier assistant" jobs pay $15 per hour, according ... |
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The rush and flush of springtime can be overwhelming. There's so much to do, it's hard to keep up. Have you ever seen five-foot-tall asparagus?
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The weather is fine. We had some much needed rain and now the sun is out and it’s warm…..for people. It’s still a little cold out for warm weather seedlings like tomatoes, peppers and eggplant.
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Real estate transfers in Riverhead Town recorded in the office of the Suffolk County Clerk during the period of April 1 to 15, 2013, as reported by Suffolk Research Service.
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Helpful tips for dealing with spring allergies without drugs.
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I remember the first time I experienced a prayer meeting. It was a large gathering in the basement of a Catholic church. I was a teenager in... |
A doctor's most difficult dilemma: When a patient refuses to accept medical advice, respecting his autonomy — even when the result may be fatal.
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Most things that I learned about mothering, I learned from my children.
I remember the day I discovered I was pregnant with my first born s... |
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Events and programs this spring at Hallockville Museum Farm, 6038 Sound Avenue, Riverhead NY 11901
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East End Arts is thrilled to announce the 2013 Teeny Awards Nominees. Theatrical productions presented by the 17 participating East End high... |
Photos of the Flanders Fire Department annual memorial service on Sunday, May 5, 2013 in Firemen's Memorial Park in Flanders.
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Photos from the Riverhead Fire Department's annual inspection and memorial service held Sunday, May 5, 2013 at fire department headquarters.
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The Riverhead Blue Waves advanced to the second round of Class AA playoffs with an 11-6 win over Smithtown West Monday afternoon. The Waves (16-5) face no. 1 seed Bay Shore (19-1) in round two Wednesday.
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The sky was dark and cloudy, with rain in the forecast, but luckily amidst a few sprinkles, there was a full night of racing ahead. Here's... |
Following Riverhead's 5-4 victory over Deer Park in the last game of the regular season on Wednesday, head coach Bob Fox said:
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Despite the negative final outcome, it was a day of positives for Riverhead lacrosse as No. 4 Smithtown East knocked the Blue W... |
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I was very concerned for the friends and residents that live in Polish Town last night. When I heard there was a person shooting a gun, my m... |
I spent the weekend thinking about Urban Jungle Zip Lines, Riverhead, and how I misjudged a couple things.
I thought that a clean and green... |
Americans throw away an estimated 100 billion plastic bags — some 770,000 tons worth — each year, according to the EPA.
Twelve b... |
A doctor's most difficult dilemma: When a patient refuses to accept medical advice, respecting his autonomy — even when the result may be fatal.
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