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Man arrested for grand larceny after purchasing a car in Riverside with movie prop money

by Nov 29, 2023
A man has been arrested and charged with grand larceny after purchasing a car in Riverside using movie prop money, according to Southampton Police.

Riverhead school board corrects prior error in 2023-2024 property tax apportionment among three towns during special meeting Tuesday

by Nov 29, 2023
The district’s total property tax levy remains unchanged, but how that levy is apportioned — or spread out — among the three towns comprising the Riverhead Central School District had to be adjusted to correct a previous error made by the district.

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Suffolk Police to hold vehicle auction Saturday

by | Nov 29, 5:45 am
The Suffolk County Police Department Impound Section will hold a vehicle auction on Saturday, Dec. 2 at the department’s impound facility, located at 100 Old Country Road in Westhampton. The auction will begin at 9 a.m. and will be held rain or shine. There will be a preview of vehicles on Thursday, Nov. 30 and […]

Cops: Two juveniles arrested for assaulting homeless man

by Nov 28, 2023
Two juveniles have been arrested after allegedly assaulting a homeless man near TJ Maxx in Riverhead, according to Riverhead Police.

Peconic Bay Medical Center receives ‘A’ rating from hospital safety group

by Nov 28, 2023
Peconic Bay Medical Center in Riverhead received an 'A' rating for hospital safety from The Leapfrog Group, according to the hospital safety rating group’s fall 2023 report.

Big Lots closing its Route 58, Riverhead location

by Nov 28, 2023
Big Lots is closing its Riverhead location on Route 58. Signs announcing the store closing have gone up at the front entrance and workers holding signs announcing the closing were positioned on Route 58 today.

Riverhead Town Board wrap-up: Nov. 21

by Nov 28, 2023
Riverhead 'Supervisor of the Day' Kaden Linnen helped preside over the Nov. 21 Town Board meeting, where the board established a new department for economic development, among other actions. Here's a meeting wrap-up.

School district and Riverhead Police investigating another swastika incident at middle school

by Nov 27, 2023
A student at the middle school drew a swastika on a blackboard, the Riverhead school district said this afternoon. The matter is being investigated by the district and police. The student is being disciplined and district officials spoken with the interim superintendent said.

Jim Zaleski: veteran, retired police officer, and ‘the unofficial mayor of Riverhead’

by Nov 27, 2023
The community bade farewell today to one of Riverhead's finest. Retired Riverhead Police Officer James Zaleski was laid to rest at St. John the Evangelist Cemetery following funeral services at the church this morning.

Riverhead Police report 911 system issues

by Nov 27, 2023
Riverhead Police ask anyone having trouble contacting them through 911 today to call police at 631-727-4500. The department said it is experiencing issues with the emergency phone system.

Cops: Two Flanders residents arrested after police find cocaine and drug paraphernalia during raid

by Nov 27, 2023
Two Flanders residents were arrested on Nov. 17 after police raided their home and found crack cocaine, drug paraphernalia and digital scales, according to Southampton Town Police.

Cops: Riverhead homeless shelter resident assaulted another resident with a hammer

by Nov 27, 2023
A Riverhead man was arrested for assault after attacking a fellow homeless shelter resident with a hammer, according to Riverhead Police. 

Cops: Woman stole wallet and used credit card to make purchases, wanted for grand larceny

by Nov 27, 2023
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and the Riverhead Police Department are seeking the public’s help to help identify and locate a woman they say stole a wallet in a Riverhead store.

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What happened to Rodney Asse? Is he still being paid his $195k salary even though another person has been hired to do his job at $1,200 per day?

by | Nov 17, 6:39 pm
Riverhead's top business official has disappeared, but the district won't acknowledge his departure, or say if he's still working for the district — or getting paid even if he's not working. The public deserves some straight answers, especially since the superintendent also abruptly left without explanation around the same time.

Riverhead school board corrects prior error in 2023-2024 property tax apportionment...

The district’s total property tax levy remains unchanged, but how that levy is apportioned — or spread out — among the three towns comprising the Riverhead Central School District had to be adjusted to correct a previous error made by the district.

School district and Riverhead Police investigating another swastika incident at middle...

A student at the middle school drew a swastika on a blackboard, the Riverhead school district said this afternoon. The matter is being investigated by the district and police. The student is being disciplined and district officials spoken with the interim superintendent said.

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