Business
Preparing for Easter in the Polish tradition at the Riverhead’s Polka Deli, where it’s all in the family
The iconic Polish deli occupies a small storefront on West Main Street in Riverhead. But the deli, owned and operated today by the niece of its founder, has a big role in preparing for Easter in the Polish tradition for families near and far.
Community News
What’s new in downtown Riverhead? BID and Chamber give update on events and initiatives
New this spring in Downtown Riverhead: A Peconic River cleanup sponsored by Riverhead Rotary, an outdoor job fair, an expanded Shakespeare in the Park moving to Grangebel and a contest to create new art on downtown fire hydrants.
Photos
Riverhead Town Square lights up with the spirit of the holiday season: photos
Riverhead Town kicked off holiday season celebrations Saturday with a tree-lighting event at the town square.
The event, hosted...
Business
Behind the Fence Gallery brings its life-sized statues to downtown Riverhead
Meet Alison Jennerich of Baiting Hollow, new owner of Behind the Fence Gallery, which sells life-size statues and collectibles. She worked as its gallery director for seven years, before she bought the business and moved it from Southampton to West Main Street in Riverhead.
Community News
Downtown Riverhead hosts Halloween Fest 2023
Riverhead's 2023 Halloween Fest drew hordes of ghosts, goblins and monsters to downtown Riverhead Saturday for an afternoon and evening of family fun — coffin races, trick-or-treating and a giant after-dark Halloween Parade on Main Street.
Weather
New coastal flood advisory tonight in Riverhead
A new coastal flood advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service for the area along the Peconic River in Riverhead tonight.
Business
Mexicandy brightens up downtown Riverhead with frozen desserts and street food
Christopher Aguilar of Riverhead offers Mexican ice cream, other frozen desserts and street foods at his new shop on East Main Street and the corner of McDermott Avenue.
News
Blues festival to return to downtown Riverhead
The Peconic Riverfront will be the backdrop for an outdoor blues festival for the first time in more than a decade next month when Riverhead Townscape presents “Blues by the River” Sept. 9. Tickets go on sale at midnight tonight.
Business
Unique new biz comes to Riverhead’s Main Street: Long Island Selfie Studio says ‘smile, snap, share’
The Long Island Selfie Studio on East Main Street in Riverhead boasts that it's one of the "most instagrammable" places on Long Island.
Government
Parking garage consulting agreement signed in March is ratified: Town Board wrap-up July 6
The Town Board last week ratified a $30,000 consulting contract that was signed by the deputy supervisor nearly four months ago hiring National Development Council to lead the town's review of the downtown parking garage project on First Street. Plus: rundown of actions at July 6 meeting.