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Riverhead area to mark 25th anniversary of Sept. 11 with memorial ceremonies
Three public observances in Calverton, Reeves Park and Flanders will commemorate the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks and honor those who died, including local residents and first responders.
Crime
Police: Tobacco and vape compliance checks find no violations in Riverhead
All 23 retail establishments checked by Riverhead Police Monday during an enforcement sweep targeting the sale of tobacco and vape products to underage patrons were found to be in compliance with the law, police said in a press release.
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Government
Town Board Aug. 18 meeting wrap-up
Riverhead Little League district champs were honored by the Town Board Tuesday, plus: legislation, purchases, budget transfers OK'd.
Real Estate
Real estate transfers: Aug. 21, 2026
What’s the local real estate market doing? Stay up to date on the latest trends with the title transfers report for Riverhead Town and adjacent hamlets in Southampton Town.
Health
Suffolk reports first human West Nile virus case of season as mosquito positives rise
Suffolk County health officials have reported the county’s first human case of West Nile virus this season, along with dozens of additional mosquito samples that tested positive for the virus.
Government
Proposal to expand Roanoke Avenue commercial uses meets neighborhood resistance
A proposed code change to allow personal service uses in the Professional Business zoning use district along Roanoke Avenue south of the traffic circle drew pushback from residents during a public hearing Tuesday night.
Real Estate
Developer seeks rezoning for Harrison Avenue assisted-living plan
The developer wants to build an 81-unit assisted-living residence with memory care and 60 attached and detached independent-living units for residents 55 and older on the 46.8-acre site.
Government
‘No one’s asking you to stop ICE’: Latino advocates urge Riverhead to discuss OLA’s public safety law
OLA's Minerva Perez again made a public plea Tuesday night for a dialogue with the Riverhead Town Board about the group's proposed public safety law. More than 20 residents spoke out in support of OLA's proposal.
Government
Court filings show United Riverhead Terminal tax settlement could trigger $1.27M in refunds
Court filings show Riverhead agreed to reduce United Riverhead Terminal’s assessments by $6.66 million, generating an estimated $1.27 million in refunds or credits for tax years already billed.
Community News
Officers honored for fast actions to avert tragedy at Riverhead street fair
Two Riverhead police officers and a traffic control officer were honored Tuesday night for their quick response to a speeding driver at the Polish Town Fair Sunday, which officials said prevented injuries to fairgoers and vendors.
Government
Riverhead slaps developer of Aquebogue subdivision with stop-work order
Riverhead Town issued a stop-work order last week to the developer of the Summerwind Farms subdivision on Peconic Bay Boulevard, after clearing and site-preparation work took place without permits.
Breaking News
Riverhead woman charged after driving toward Polish Festival crowd, police say
Riverhead police charged a 34-year-old woman after they said she drove at high speed toward the Polish Festival and struck a marked police vehicle.
Pulaski students launch ‘Riverhead Air Force’ win honors at L.I. Drone...
The 'Riverhead Air Force' drone racing team formed by Pulaski Street School's makerspace club competed in a competition in Seaford.
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.
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