Breaking News
Police: Former Little Flower staff member arrested after investigation into excessive force complaint
Riverhead Police yesterday arrested a former employee of Little Flower Children and Family Services on a charge of endangering the welfare of an incompetent or physically disabled person.
Community News
Thanks to a chance meeting at iconic Main Street luncheonette, local Vietnam veteran connects with family of fallen Army buddy
"I think the Lord told Joe to pull out his phone to show us pictures of his buddies lost in Vietnam." A chance meeting at Papa Nick's on Main Street led to an East Setauket woman helping to connect Vietnam War veteran Joseph Edler with the family of his fallen buddy, who grew up in the same upstate town as Vitello over half a century ago.
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Five arrests made in investigation into drug sales near West Main Street apartment building
Five people since the beginning of October have been arrested on drug related charges stemming from alleged narcotics sales in the area of Peconic Crossing on West Main Street, according to Riverhead Police.
Breaking News
Reward offered for information leading to arrest in Jamesport gas station burglary
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Riverhead Police Department detectives are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the man who burglarized a Jamesport gas station this month.
Community News
North Fork Animal Welfare League marks a decade operating Riverhead’s animal shelter
This year marks a decade of the North Fork Animal Welfare League operating the Riverhead Town animal shelter.
Government
Hearings on 2024 budget, tax cap override, and proposed West Main Street apartment building set for Thursday afternoon at Town Hall
The Riverhead Town Board is seeking public comment on its proposed 2024 operating budget, requiring the board to override the 2% tax levy cap, as well as on a site plan for a five-story mixed-sue apartment building on West Main Street, during Thursday afternoon's board meeting.
Politics
Republicans sweep in Riverhead: Hubbard elected supervisor, Waski and Merrifield win council seats, Wooten voted in as town clerk
Council Member Tim Hubbard won a decisive victory over Angela De Vito for Town Supervisor, leading Riverhead Republicans to victory in all town races on the ballot in this year’s general election, according to unofficial results from the Suffolk County Board of Elections.
Business
School of Rock aims for January opening at new downtown Riverhead location
School of Rock, the music school that teaches students using popular rock songs, is opening o West Main Street. It's the second School of Rock location for owners Tracie and Jaime Smith. Their son Justin, will manage the operation.
Editorial
The Election Day dilemma facing all Riverhead voters this year
The choice in this year's election in Riverhead is a difficult one. Here's what we think it boils down to.
Community News
Forty-seven Riverhead students receive AP Scholar recognition from the College Board
Forty-seven current and former Riverhead High School students have been recognized by the College Board as AP Scholars, according to school district officials.