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Weather
Wildfires in Canada cause high levels of fine particulates across New York
Wildfires in Canada are causing smoky conditions in New York State, prompting air quality alerts for fine particulates in all regions across the state Wednesday.
Government
County approves purchase of 6-acre ‘Venezia Square’ site in Wading River
Suffolk will purchase the 6.34 acres of vacant land on Route 25A, slated for commercial development that drew community opposition for two decades..
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Breaking News
County transit bus runs off the road at intersection of Route 58 and Mill Road
A Suffolk Transit bus appears to have run off the road and up onto a grass berm on Route 58 and Mill Road after hitting a utility bo, knocking out the traffic signals at the busy intersection Tuesday afternoon.
Breaking News
Cops: Man arrested in Tropical Smoothie Café burglary in Riverhead
Riverhead Town Police said detectives arrested a 45-year-old man in connection with a burglary reported at the Tropical Smoothie Café on Old Country Road on July 11.
Weather
Heat advisory issued for Suffolk Wednesday as heat index nears 100
A heat advisory is in effect for eastern Suffolk County July 15 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Community News
L.I. Antique Power Association holds its summer show this weekend: photos
Scenes from the 34th Annual L.I. Antique Power Association's Summer Show. Show continues Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Photo gallery.
Government
Riverhead to reconvene helicopter noise task force as residents’ complaints mount
Riverhead's helicopter noise task force will convene July 16 to discuss current problems as the FAA rule governing helicopter routes across the East End is set to expire July 29.
Government
Rep. Nick LaLota presents $2.25M check for Calverton water main extension
The federal funding will help connect 28 Calverton homes with private wells threatened by contamination from the former Grumman site.
Community News
Riverhead Rotary awards record $145,000 in scholarships to local students
The Rotary Club of Riverhead awarded a record $145,000 in college scholarships to Riverhead High School students this year.
Police & Fire
Riverhead seeks storm damage reports to support possible aid requests
Riverhead residents and businesses that sustained damage in the July 4 storm are asked to complete a state damage assessment survey.
Government
Riverhead approves voluntary retirement incentives for 53 eligible town employees
The Riverhead Town Board voted unanimously Tuesday to ratify voluntary retirement incentive agreements with three town employee unions, a cost-cutting measure the town hopes will save between $500,000 and $800,000.
Government
Riverhead Town Board adopts sweeping changes to outlet zoning code: July 7 meeting wrap-up
Riverhead significantly changed its code to allow many more uses in its outlet center zoning district, removing restrictions that Tanger said made it difficult to attract tenants to its Riverhead center.
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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