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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.

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.

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Early voting climbs sharply in Suffolk over last midterm election

by | Nov 2, 5:06 pm
Early-voting increased 82% in Suffolk and 53% in Riverhead over the 2022 midterm, according to a report released today by the Suffolk Democratic Committee.

Latest real estate transfers

by Nov 2, 2026
Keep an eye on trends in local real estate values with the weekly report of real estate title transfers in Riverhead Town and adjacent hamlets in Southampton Town. Here's this week's report from Suffolk Vision title service.

Riverhead voter guide 2026: What you need to know before heading to the polls

by Nov 2, 2026
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3. Meet the candidates, review a sample ballot and find your polling place. Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Voter outreach table at Riverhead Town Hall sparks dispute over campaigning

by Oct 31, 2026
A voter outreach table outside Riverhead Town Hall drew objections from supervisor candidate Ken Rothwell and raised questions about permission to campaign on town property.

Crowd fills Riverhead school board hearing to oppose charter school renewal

by Oct 29, 2026
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.

Blue Masques bring Carrie: The Musical to the Riverhead High School stage this weekend

by Oct 29, 2026
The Riverhead High School Blue Masques will stage Carrie: The Musical Thursday, Friday and Sunday at the high school. Photos and preview.

Affordable housing plan on Northville Turnpike gets $3.67 million from state fund

by Oct 29, 2026
The $56 million Northville Commons project in Riverhead has been awarded $3.67 million from the state's Long Island Investment Fund as a change-of-zone application remains pending before the town.
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State seeks federal funds to help Long Island recover from September storm

by Oct 28, 2026
Federal recovery funding could flow to Long Island governments and nonprofits if President Trump approves Gov. Kathy Hochul's request for a major disaster declaration after September's nor'easter.

New express bus service connects Riverhead to Hicksville for $2.25

by Oct 28, 2026
Suffolk County Transit has launched a weekday express bus route, offering commuters limited-stop service along the Long Island Expressway between Riverhead and Hicksville.

Brookhaven commits $850,000 to Wading River duck ponds restoration as towns advance joint effort

by Oct 28, 2026
Brookhaven has committed $850,000 toward restoring the Wading River duck ponds, advancing a joint effort with Riverhead to dredge accumulated sediment, replace failing bulkheads and control polluted stormwater flowing into the ponds.

New York’s heating assistance program opens Nov. 2 with higher benefits

by Oct 27, 2026
New York heating assistance program opens Nov. 2 with higher benefits for delivered fuel

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.

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.

Blue Masques bring Carrie: The Musical to the Riverhead High School...

The Riverhead High School Blue Masques will stage Carrie: The Musical Thursday, Friday and Sunday at the high school. Photos and preview.

Riverhead boys cross country wins first league title in 13 years

The undefeated Riverhead High School boys cross country team captured its first league championship in 13 years.

Riverhead schools adopt AI policy, accept clean audit at Oct. 14...

The Riverhead Board of Education approved an artificial intelligence policy Oct. 14 that sets expectations for student use, requires supervisor approval for staff and bars confidential district information from generative AI systems.

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