News
A vision for the future of Main Street: what the planned town square might look like
Check out these 19 architect's renderings showing possible versions of a town square connecting Main Street to the riverfront.
News
Riverhead Town strikes deal to buy three Main Street buildings for $4.85 million
The town has negotiated the purchase of 117 East Main Street, and 121 East Main Street and a six-month option to purchase 127 East Main Street, according to a resolution to be taken up at Tuesday's Community Development Agency meeting.
Health
‘Storm clouds on the horizon:’ With ongoing national surge, travelers from other states will bring the coronavirus to New York, governor...
“You’re going to have more and more people coming here with the virus. It’s going to happen," Cuomo said today. What happens next is up to residents and local governments.
Guest Column
Zeldin: There must be answers and accountability for New York’s nursing home deaths
New York's policy guidance actively put long-term care residents at risk, Rep. Lee Zeldin argues. He calls for answers on the state's high death toll among long-term care residents.
News
Triple Five’s business development associate in Calverton plan partners with Riverhead on $1.75 million Smart Cities ‘testbed’ application
Arieli Capital, a technology and innovation holding company with offices in Israell and New York, brushed aside questions raised during a Chamber of Commerce Zoom meeting about the dissolution of a recent partnership for an innovation accelerator with NYU's Tandon School of Engineering, citing a nondisclosure agreement. A partner in the firm said it would "help unlock Riverhead's economic and employment potential."
Board of Education
Riverhead school superintendent resigns
Riverhead School Superintendent Aurelia Henriquez has resigned her position effective June 30. The board of education accepted her resignation this afternoon at a special board meeting and appointed Assistant Superintendent Christine Tona as interim superintendent effective July 1.
Community News
A socially distant send-off: Riverhead’s Class of 2020 honored in multiple diploma ceremonies
Riverhead High School awarded diplomas to four groups of students today in its first series of outdoor diploma ceremonies.
Breaking News
Jeep gets stuck in sand, goes up in flames at Reeves Beach
A Jeep got stuck in the sand on Reeves Beach Sunday afternoon and then caught fire, becoming fully engulfed. No one was injured in the incident. The operator, who had a 4x4 permit, was issued a summons for driving on the beach before 6 p.m.
Community News
Coronavirus cancels 21st annual railroad festival
This year's popular summer festival would have been the 21st annual event for the Railroad Museum of Long Island.
News
Suffolk jails will allow visitors starting Tuesday, following three-month coronavirus lockdown
Suffolk County Jail will allow visitations to resume next week at correctional facilities in Riverhead and Yaphank, the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office announced.