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A 22-year-old motorcyclist was pronounced dead after a collision with a pickup truck Tuesday morning on Cross River Drive at Union Avenue in Riverhead, police said.

A motorcycle crash injured the operator and closed Cross River Drive north of Main Road for more than an hour Tuesday morning for an accident investigation

The Roanoke Avenue Elementary School has had a recess restock courtesy of the school's PTO, providing a better, more active recess for children.

The Riverhead school board at its April 21 meeting approved financing for its energy performance contract and announced a new Roanoke Elementary principal.

Riverhead Town Police recorded 167 criminal incidents in March, up from 144 in March 2025, according to the department’s monthly activity report.

The threat of rain didn't dampen the enthusiasm of players, coaches and fans yesterday for Riverhead Little League's official opening of its 2026 season. See photo gallery.

Riverhead issued more than 30 violations after search warrants at two properties tied to unsafe housing and quality-of-life complaints, the town said in a press release.

Local residents continue to push Riverhead officials to consider a law proposed by the East End Latino advocacy group OLA concerning ICE enforcement.

More than $1.2 million in sewer project cost increases, a new special event fee schedule and an appraisal tied to preservation of part of the Nassau County 4-H Camp property topped Tuesday night’s Riverhead Town Board agenda.

Incumbent school board member Virginia Healy is stepping aside after six years on the board, leaving five candidates to compete for four open seats.