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Government
Suffolk County vector control division spraying some local marshes this week
Aerial mosquito larvicide treatments are scheduled for marshes in Riverhead, Flanders and Southold hrough May 22, county officials said.
Environment
Trump administration moves to roll back PFAS drinking water rules
The Trump administration announced plans to roll back portions of the nation’s first federal PFAS drinking water standards.
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Weather
Air quality alert for ozone in effect Tuesday across Long Island
An air quality health advisory for ground-level ozone will be in effect across Long Island Tuesday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
Business
Calverton vineyard, organic since 1985, is now biodynamic certified
Rex and Connie Farr, the owners of Farrm Wines in Calverton, received biodynamic certification of their vineyard last week from the Demeter Association.
Photos
Riverhead Ambulance hosts open house
Riverhead Volunteer Ambulance Corps kicked off National EMS Week Sunday with an open house at its headquarters. Photos.
Board of Education
Riverhead school district budget vote, trustee election takes place Tuesday: preview
Riverhead school district voters will weigh in on the proposed $218.88 million 2026-2027 budget vote and choose four trustees from a field of five candidates.
Weather
Air quality health advisory for ozone in effect across Long Island through 11 p.m.
An air quality health advisory is in effect for Long Island through 11 p.m.
Photos
Roanoke Community Day draws crowd
Roanoke Avenue Elementary Schools second annul Community Day drew a crowd s Saturday for family-friendly games, activities, entertainment and food trucks. Photos.
Photos
Hallockville hosts Fleece and Fiber Festival
The event featured demonstrations of shearing, spinning and weaving, artisan vendors, traditional music and more. Photos.
Real Estate
Latest real estate transfers
What's the local real estate market doing? Stay up to date on the latest trends with the weekly report of title transfers in Riverhead Town and adjacent hamlets in Southampton Town.
News
LIRR strike suspends service systemwide, including North Fork trains
A LIRR strike halted all train service at midnight Saturday. Shuttle buses will run from Ronkonkoma and other stations to Queens during weekday rush hours.
Community News
EMS Week in Riverhead: honoring service, family and community
RVAC volunteers answer thousands of calls each year. For many members, the ambulance corps becomes a second family.
Riverhead school budget passes 52.8% to 47.2%
Riverhead Central School District voters approved the 2026-2027 operating budget Tuesday by a vote of 944 to 841.
Riverhead school district budget vote, trustee election takes place Tuesday: preview
Riverhead school district voters will weigh in on the proposed $218.88 million 2026-2027 budget vote and choose four trustees from a field of five candidates.
Roanoke Community Day draws crowd
Roanoke Avenue Elementary Schools second annul Community Day drew a crowd s Saturday for family-friendly games, activities, entertainment and food trucks. Photos.
Riverhead High School musicians earn top honors at Music in the...
Riverhead H.S. music students earned top honors and superior ratings at the Music in the Parks festival in Philadelphia.
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