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Riverhead to mill and pave roads in Elton Avenue area starting Nov. 11
Several streets in Riverhead's Elton Avenue area will be milled this week and paved next week, Highway Superintendent Mike Zaleski said Tuesday.
Government
Meet Chris Murray, Democrat who flipped New York’s 1st Senate District
Chris Murray, the Strongs Neck Democrat who flipped a Republican-held state Senate seat for the first time since 1914, is preparing to represent the East End in Albany with priorities ranging from community colleges to tax reform.
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Community News
Veterans Day ceremonies set for Wednesday in Riverhead and at Calverton National Cemetery
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.
Real Estate
Latest real estate transfers
Here's the weekly real estate transfer report prepared for RiverheadLOCAL by Suffolk Vision title service.
Community News
Riverhead firefighters rescue ducklings from storm drain Sunday morning
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.
Breaking News
Police seek help locating Riverhead woman missing since Nov. 4
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.
Government
Island Water Park faces benefit recapture if next PILOT payment is late, Riverhead IDA says
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.
Community News
Art and the journey home: Riverhead library exhibit honors veterans
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.
Government
Post-election, Riverhead Town Board unanimously acts on all resolutions
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.
Community News
Marker at Aquebogue Cemetery recognizes life of formerly enslaved Brister Youngs
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.
Politics
LaLota wins third term in House; Murray flips East End State Senate seat
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.
Breaking News
Pedestrian airlifted with life-threatening injuries after crash on E. Main Street, Riverhead Police say
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.
‘Together, We Are More’: Riverhead celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month at the...
Riverhead's third annual Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration brought the community together Tuesday night to honor the traditions and culture of the countries represented by its students, families and staff.
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.
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