Election Guide 2023
Early voting in the 2023 general election starts Saturday, Oct. 28 and continues through Nov. 5
Early voting starts on Saturday at 27 locations around Suffolk County, including locally in Riverhead at American Legion Post 273 on Hubbard Avenue.
Breaking News
Riverhead School district reports student made ‘non-specific threat’ directed at middle school
The Riverhead Central School District notified families last night of what it called “a non-specific threat” made by a student on the Riverhead Middle School for Friday. The student was identified and spoken to, and 'appropriate disciplinary action' will be taken, the district said.
Business
Triple Five threatens to sue Riverhead Town over EPCAL contract
'CAT Triple Five has the legal right to develop this property,' a company spokesperson said, calling it 'tragic' that the town has 'diverted' the future of Calverton 'to the court house for what will likely be years to come.'
Breaking News
Bronx man arrested in South Jamesport after attacking a Riverhead ambulance with pipe
A Bronx man was arrested today in South Jamesport after blocking a volunteer ambulance vehicle with his truck and attacking it with a metal pipe.
Editorial
‘It’s all about the students.’ Other than that, ‘No comment.’
The latest episode in the 'Riverhead School District Revolving Door' saga will cost district taxpayers over $600,000 — not counting whatever 'buyout' is coming for the top business official who's 'disappeared.' Where's the public outrage?
Government
Former Town Hall, future site of Riverhead Justice Court, dedicated in memory of Judge Allen Smith
The Riverhead Town Board dedicated the future site of the town’s new justice court to the late Judge Allen Smith in a ceremony of tears and laughter on Tuesday.
Business
It’s official: Riverhead Town cancels contract to sell EPCAL land to Triple Five affiliate, CAT
The Riverhead Town Board wasted no time acting to cancel the town's contract with Calverton Aviation & Technology following the Riverhead Industrial Development Agency's decision Monday night to deny CAT's application for financial assistance to develop the Calverton Enterprise Park
Board of Education
Turmoil in Riverhead schools administration continues: superintendent resigns and top business official says he’s ‘leaving’
Riverhead Central School District Superintendent Augustine Tornatore and the district’s top business official, Rodney Asse, have resigned their positions.
Government
Town Board special meeting set for vote on measure canceling contract with EPCAL buyer
The Riverhead Town Board will take up a resolution today to cancel the town’s contract to sell more than 1,600 acres of land at the Calverton Enterprise Park for $40 million to Calverton Aviation & Technology.
Business
Riverhead IDA denies CAT’s application for financial assistance to develop Calverton site
The Riverhead IDA Monday night denied Calverton Aviation & Technology’s application for financial assistance to develop the Calverton Enterprise Park site.