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Man arrested for grand larceny after purchasing a car in Riverside with movie prop money
A man has been arrested and charged with grand larceny after purchasing a car in Riverside using movie prop money, according to Southampton Police.
Board of Education
Riverhead school board corrects prior error in 2023-2024 property tax apportionment among three towns during special meeting Tuesday
The district’s total property tax levy remains unchanged, but how that levy is apportioned — or spread out — among the three towns comprising the Riverhead Central School District had to be adjusted to correct a previous error made by the district.
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Cops: Two juveniles arrested for assaulting homeless man
Two juveniles have been arrested after allegedly assaulting a homeless man near TJ Maxx in Riverhead, according to Riverhead Police.
Business
Peconic Bay Medical Center receives ‘A’ rating from hospital safety group
Peconic Bay Medical Center in Riverhead received an 'A' rating for hospital safety from The Leapfrog Group, according to the hospital safety rating group’s fall 2023 report.
Business
Big Lots closing its Route 58, Riverhead location
Big Lots is closing its Riverhead location on Route 58. Signs announcing the store closing have gone up at the front entrance and workers holding signs announcing the closing were positioned on Route 58 today.
Government
Riverhead Town Board wrap-up: Nov. 21
Riverhead 'Supervisor of the Day' Kaden Linnen helped preside over the Nov. 21 Town Board meeting, where the board established a new department for economic development, among other actions. Here's a meeting wrap-up.
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School district and Riverhead Police investigating another swastika incident at middle school
A student at the middle school drew a swastika on a blackboard, the Riverhead school district said this afternoon. The matter is being investigated by the district and police. The student is being disciplined and district officials spoken with the interim superintendent said.
Community News
Jim Zaleski: veteran, retired police officer, and ‘the unofficial mayor of Riverhead’
The community bade farewell today to one of Riverhead's finest. Retired Riverhead Police Officer James Zaleski was laid to rest at St. John the Evangelist Cemetery following funeral services at the church this morning.
Breaking News
Riverhead Police report 911 system issues
Riverhead Police ask anyone having trouble contacting them through 911 today to call police at 631-727-4500. The department said it is experiencing issues with the emergency phone system.
Breaking News
Cops: Two Flanders residents arrested after police find cocaine and drug paraphernalia during raid
Two Flanders residents were arrested on Nov. 17 after police raided their home and found crack cocaine, drug paraphernalia and digital scales, according to Southampton Town Police.
Breaking News
Cops: Riverhead homeless shelter resident assaulted another resident with a hammer
A Riverhead man was arrested for assault after attacking a fellow homeless shelter resident with a hammer, according to Riverhead Police.
Breaking News
Cops: Woman stole wallet and used credit card to make purchases, wanted for grand larceny
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and the Riverhead Police Department are seeking the public’s help to help identify and locate a woman they say stole a wallet in a Riverhead store.
Riverhead school board corrects prior error in 2023-2024 property tax apportionment...
The district’s total property tax levy remains unchanged, but how that levy is apportioned — or spread out — among the three towns comprising the Riverhead Central School District had to be adjusted to correct a previous error made by the district.
School district and Riverhead Police investigating another swastika incident at middle...
A student at the middle school drew a swastika on a blackboard, the Riverhead school district said this afternoon. The matter is being investigated by the district and police. The student is being disciplined and district officials spoken with the interim superintendent said.
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