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Riverhead official admitted to fabricating ‘independent’ accounting report, hearing officer finds

by Jun 24, 2026
A hearing officer found Ray Coyne lied about an accounting report he said was prepared by an outside firm.

Gallant wins big in NY-01 Democratic primary

by Jun 24, 2026
Christopher Gallant won nearly two-thirds of the vote in Tuesday's First Congressional District Democratic primary and will face two-term incumbent Nick LaLota in November, according to unofficial results.

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Riley Avenue Elementary celebrates ‘Old Glory’ at June 15 Flag Day event

by | Jun 23, 6:06 pm
Riley Avenue Elementary School celebrated “Old Glory” with the school’s annual Flag Day ceremony and concert on June 15.

Riverhead Town Board fires parks and recreation superintendent Ray Coyne

by Jun 23, 2026
Ray Coyne, who had led Riverhead's parks and recreation department since 2005, was fired Tuesday after a hearing officer found him guilty of several disciplinary charges.

Riverhead Medal of Honor recipient Garfield Langhorn to be reinterred at Calverton National Cemetery

by Jun 23, 2026
PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Jr., Riverhead’s Medal of Honor recipient, will be reinterred July 3 at Calverton National Cemetery.

Planning Board requires acoustic modeling study for proposed cannabis facility in Calverton

by Jun 22, 2026
Riverhead planners want more answers on noise from a proposed Calverton cannabis growing facility after residents packed Thursday’s meeting.

With trucks, heavy equipment and a giant sand pile to play on, what’s not to love?

by Jun 21, 2026
Riverhead Highway Department's truck show featured a display of big trucks and heavy equipment, a giant sand pile for playing on and free refreshments.

 Latest real estate transfers 

by Jun 19, 2026
Keep an eye on trends in local real estate values with the weekly report of real estate title transfers in Riverhead Town and adjacent hamlets in Southampton Town. Here's this week's report from Suffolk Vision title service.

Celebrating freedom for all

by Jun 19, 2026
Juneteenth celebrates freedom and marks the day in 1865 when Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, to enforce the Emancipation Proclamation — more than two years after it was issued.

Riverhead roots shaped Rashad Robinson’s fight for justice and change

by Jun 18, 2026
Riverhead native Rashad Robinson’s new book offers a strategy for social change rooted in lessons he first learned growing up here.

Riverhead adopts e-bike and electric scooter rules: Town Board June 16 meeting wrap-up

by Jun 18, 2026
Riverhead adopted new rules Tuesday for electric scooters and electric bicycles. Here's a rundown of actions taken at the Town Board meeting.

Public input concerns raised over proposed Riverhead site plan review changes

by Jun 17, 2026
Advocates warned Riverhead’s proposed site plan review changes could push public input too late in the development review process.

Riverhead OKs new water attractions at Scott’s Pointe, but rejects drifting events on go-kart track

by Jun 17, 2026
Riverhead approved new lake attractions at Scott’s Pointe but left existing restrictions on the Calverton park’s go-kart track in place.

Opinion | Letters

President Obama’s message of hope should inspire us all to action

by | Jun 19, 11:29 am
Letter: We can forge a path that is based on values of fairness, inclusion and respect for diversity.

Riley Avenue Elementary celebrates ‘Old Glory’ at June 15 Flag Day...

Riley Avenue Elementary School celebrated “Old Glory” with the school’s annual Flag Day ceremony and concert on June 15.

Riverhead school board June 3 meeting wrap

The Riverhead school board approved more than $1 million in repair reserve spending, several administrative appointments and two new eighth-grade honors courses Wednesday night.

Riverhead’s ’25-’26 Suffolk Zone Awards recipients

Riverhead High School seniors Adriana Martinez and Dillon Zaleski have received the 2025–2026 New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Suffolk Zone Awards.

Riverhead school budget passes 52.8% to 47.2%

Riverhead Central School District voters approved the 2026-2027 operating budget  Tuesday by a vote of 944 to 841.

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Ronald C. Sujeski, 67

Elinor H. Bird-Squires, 94

Robin Marie Evans, 58

Barbara Kettering, 88

Mary Irene Krupski, 95