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Real estate transfers: July 24, 2026

by Jul 24, 2026
What’s selling—and for how much? Follow local real estate activity with this week’s report of title transfers in Riverhead Town and adjacent Southampton Town hamlets.

Hotel rooms, banquet tabs: How the GOP fight against even-year elections cost taxpayers

by Jul 23, 2026
Invoices show taxpayers were charged for hotel rooms, an $8,300 food-and-beverage tab, public relations strategy and more in GOP's failed lawsuits against Even-Year Election Law.

Daily Briefing

Police & Fire

Riverhead police report fewer criminal incidents, more arrests in June

by | Jul 22, 9:26 am
Riverhead police reported 127 criminal incidents in June, down from 150 reported during the same month last year, according to the department’s monthly activity report released July 16.

New ambulance facility moves forward: Town Board July 21 meeting wrap-up

by Jul 22, 2026
The Town Board scheduled a public hearing on the proposed facility and authorized a lease agreement with Riverhead Volunteer Ambulance Corps .

Suffolk plans aerial mosquito larvicide treatments July 21-24

by Jul 20, 2026
Suffolk County plans aerial mosquito larvicide treatments over marsh areas in Riverhead, Flanders, Southampton and Southold July 21-24.

Riverhead filmmaker and photographer offer free photos and videos at downtown ‘Media Pop-Up’

by Jul 20, 2026
Riverhead filmmaker Rosario Rodriguez and photographer Carlos Gonzalez will offer free professional photos and short videos Friday evening at Victoria’s Helado on East Main Streett..

Police seek help to identify suspect in Manorville ATV theft

by Jul 20, 2026
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Riverhead Town police are seeking the public’s help to identify a suspect in the theft of a Honda ATV from a Manorville home.

Police seek man accused of stealing crossbow from Riverhead Walmart

by Jul 20, 2026
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Riverhead police are seeking the public’s help to identify a man accused of stealing a crossbow from Walmart in May.

Riverhead police charge two in vape sales compliance checks

by Jul 20, 2026
Riverhead Police arrested two retail clerks with unlawful sales of vape products to minors during compliance checks at 10 retail locations on July 19.

Daughter of Dr. Peter Sultan donates grief-support packages to PBMC in memory of her father

by Jul 17, 2026
Elizabeth Sultan donated care packages to Peconic Bay Medical Center to comfort grieving patients and families in memory of her father.

Real estate transfers: July 17, 2026

by Jul 17, 2026
What’s selling—and for how much? Follow local real estate activity with this week’s report of title transfers in Riverhead Town and adjacent Southampton Town hamlets.

Riverhead revives helicopter noise task force as FAA rule nears expiration

by Jul 17, 2026
Riverhead's helicopter noise task force met Thursday to discuss new complaints of low-flying aircraft as an FAA route rule nears expiration.

Jamesport fireworks display moved to Friday night due to Saturday’s weather forecast

by Jul 16, 2026
Jamesport Fire Department's fireworks show will now take place Friday night, instead of Saturday night, Jamesport Fire Chief Dan Doroski said Thursday.

Opinion | Guest Column

In America, there is no ‘law enforcement’ without due process

by | Jul 17, 6:04 pm
ICE is not engaging in "law enforcement." It is terrorizing communities.

Murphy, Redmond elected to lead school board: July 1 meeting wrap-up

Riverhead school board elected new officers, approved consultant agreements and heard parent concerns over Riley child care.

Riverhead H.S. celebrates the Class of 2026

Riverhead High School celebrated the more than 400 graduates Friday evening at McKillop Field during commencement for the Class of 2026.

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.

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Stanley Gordon Brown, 87

Thomas Henry Boucher, 72

Ralph Stout, 88

Kathleen Evans, 95

Francis E. Beisner, Jr., 101