News
Laser light show postponed, organizer says
The laser light show planned by the Chamber of Commerce at the Calverton Enterprise Park has been postponed, chamber president Robert Kern told RiverheadLOCAL this morning.
Business
Coping with the pandemic and new ag worker labor standards, local farmers worry state may now lower threshold for overtime pay
Lowering the threshold for time-and-a-half overtime pay below 60 hours a week could devastate local farms already reeling from the effects of the COVID pandemic, local farmers told state lawmakers yesterday.
News
Laser light show planned for Calverton runway next week lacks town permits
A three-night laser light show at the Calverton Enterprise Park next week is being advertised though it lacks town approvals.
News
Bow-hunting lottery set for Sept. 17, applications now being accepted
The 2020 bow-hunting lottery will take place Thursday, Sept. 17. Applications are now being accepted.
Breaking News
Man struck by train in Riverhead, airlifted to Stony Brook with serious injury
A man was struck by a passenger train west of the Riverhead train station Sunday night. His leg was severed in the accident, according to radio reports. He was airlifted to Stony Brook University Hospital for treatment.
Breaking News
Update: Body recovered from scene of blaze in Jamesport
A predawn blaze consumed a house on St. Mary’s Drive in Jamesport this morning. The home was fully engulfed in flames when Riverhead Town Police arrived at the scene shortly after 4 a.m.
Community News
Remembering the heroes of Sept. 11
In a brief but well-attended service, the Reeves Park community marked the 19th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attack tonight.
Community News
Sept. 11 ceremony to take place at memorial park on Sound Avenue Friday evening
Riverhead residents will mark the 19th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks Friday evening at 9/11 Memorial Park on the corner of Sound Avenue and Lt. Thomas Kelly Memorial Drive (Park Road).
News
State eases restrictions on visitation at adult care facilities — but not nursing homes, yet
Visitation can resume at adult care facilities if they have no new confirmed COVID-19 cases among residents or staff for a 14-day period, reduced from 28 days, the New York State Department of Health announced yesterday.