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Members of Riverhead American Legion Post 273, VFW Post 2476, the VFW Auxiliary, and Riverhead High School’s NJROTC Color Guard participated in Tuesday’s ceremony honoring the nation’s veterans. RiverheadLOCAL/Denise Civiletti

Veterans Day ceremonies set for Wednesday in Riverhead and at Calverton National Cemetery

by Nov 10, 2026
Veterans Day ceremonies honoring those who served in the U.S. armed forces will be held Wednesday, Nov. 11, in downtown Riverhead and at Calverton National Cemetery.

Latest real estate transfers

by Nov 9, 2026
Here's the weekly real estate transfer report prepared for RiverheadLOCAL by Suffolk Vision title service.

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Riverhead firefighters rescue ducklings from storm drain Sunday morning

by | Nov 9, 4:13 pm
A dozen ducklings trapped in a West Main Street storm drain were rescued Sunday morning by Riverhead firefighters, who reunited them with their waiting mother duck.

Police seek help locating Riverhead woman missing since Nov. 4

by Nov 9, 2026
Riverhead Police are asking for the public’s help locating Colleen Evans (Loria), 46, who has not been heard from since Nov. 4, 2026. She may be driving a 2016 white Fiat with NY plate MEC6578.

Island Water Park faces benefit recapture if next PILOT payment is late, Riverhead IDA says

by Nov 9, 2026
Island Water Park Corp., which received nearly $1.4 million in net tax exemptions from 2022 through 2025, faces recovery of those benefits if it again misses a payment deadline, the Riverhead IDA said.

Art and the journey home: Riverhead library exhibit honors veterans

by Nov 8, 2026
Watercolors by artist Eileen Kelly and illustrations by Vietnam veteran Bob Rouge make up 'Coming Home,' an exhibit honoring veterans on display at the Riverhead library all month.

Post-election, Riverhead Town Board unanimously acts on all resolutions

by Nov 6, 2026
At its first meeting since the election, the Riverhead Town Board acted unanimously on all matters, tabling a regional CPF attorney contract and advancing a farmland preservation purchase.

Marker at Aquebogue Cemetery recognizes life of formerly enslaved Brister Youngs

by Nov 5, 2026
A historic marker honoring Brister Youngs, a man born into slavery in the 18th century who later lived as a free man in Aquebogue, was dedicated Thursday at Aquebogue Cemetery.

LaLota wins third term in House; Murray flips East End State Senate seat

by Nov 5, 2026
Rep. Nick LaLota won a third term representing New York’s 1st Congressional District, while Democrat Chris Murray won an upset victory in a State Senate district held by Republicans for more than a century.

Pedestrian airlifted with life-threatening injuries after crash on E. Main Street, Riverhead Police say

by Nov 4, 2026
A pedestrian was airlifted to Stony Brook University Hospital with serious, life-threatening injuries after being struck by a vehicle on East Main Street in Riverhead Tuesday evening, police said.

LaLota leads tight race in NY-1; Murray threatens upset of Palumbo as Democrats surge nationally

by Nov 4, 2026
Rep. Nick LaLota held a narrow lead in his bid for a third term in Congress early Wednesday, while Democrat Chris Murray led State Sen. Anthony Palumbo in a potential upset of a longtime East End Republican legislator.

Halpin edges past Rothwell, 52.4% to 47.6%

by Nov 3, 2026
Riverhead Supervisor Jerry Halpin won re-election Tuesday, defeating Council Member Ken Rothwell 6,779 to 6,153.

North Fork water main nears end of environmental review as SCWA issues final impact statement

by Nov 3, 2026
The Suffolk County Water Authority has accepted a final environmental impact statement for its proposed North Fork water main, moving the controversial Riverhead project closer to completing its state-required environmental review.

Opinion | Editorial

On the charter renewal, Albany owes the public more than a hearing on a document it couldn’t review

by | Nov 3, 5:06 am
Last week's charter school renewal hearing, as a practical matter, provided a stage for teachers to rally against charter schools and little more.

Riverhead school district workers accuse facilities director of making offensive racial...

Three Buildings and Grounds employees accuse the Riverhead Central School District director of facilities of racially offensive remarks, intimidation and retaliation, the workers said.

Riverhead sophomore Wes Kujawski qualifies for state golf championship

Riverhead High School sophomore Wes Kujawski qualified for the state boys golf championship in June after finishing sixth in the Suffolk County boys individual championship tournament.

Riverhead trumpeter selected for NYSSMA All-State Symphonic Band

Riverhead High School junior Hilda Espana earned a perfect score on her All-State trumpet solo and was selected for the state symphonic band.

Crowd fills Riverhead school board hearing to oppose charter school renewal

State lawmakers, teachers union leaders and parents packed a Riverhead school board hearing Wednesday night to urge New York education officials to reject Riverhead Charter School's five-year renewal.

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