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Comedy, romance, trickery: Northeast Stage brings Shakespeare to Grangebel Park
Northeast Stage brought All's Well That Ends Well to Grangebel Park Thursday evening, as part of its 2026 Shakespeare in the Park Series. Photo gallery.
Government
SCWA revises route for North Fork water main project
The revised route, developed after public scoping sessions in 2025, would place the water main exclusively along state and county roads.
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Politics
Hotel rooms, banquet tabs: How the GOP fight against even-year elections cost taxpayers
Invoices show taxpayers were charged for hotel rooms, an $8,300 food-and-beverage tab, public relations strategy and more in GOP's failed lawsuits against Even-Year Election Law.
Police & Fire
Riverhead police report fewer criminal incidents, more arrests in June
Riverhead police reported 127 criminal incidents in June, down from 150 reported during the same month last year, according to the department’s monthly activity report released July 16.
Government
New ambulance facility moves forward: Town Board July 21 meeting wrap-up
The Town Board scheduled a public hearing on the proposed facility and authorized a lease agreement with Riverhead Volunteer Ambulance Corps .
Government
Suffolk plans aerial mosquito larvicide treatments July 21-24
Suffolk County plans aerial mosquito larvicide treatments over marsh areas in Riverhead, Flanders, Southampton and Southold July 21-24.
Community News
Riverhead filmmaker and photographer offer free photos and videos at downtown ‘Media Pop-Up’
Riverhead filmmaker Rosario Rodriguez and photographer Carlos Gonzalez will offer free professional photos and short videos Friday evening at Victoria’s Helado on East Main Streett..
Police & Fire
Police seek help to identify suspect in Manorville ATV theft
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Riverhead Town police are seeking the public’s help to identify a suspect in the theft of a Honda ATV from a Manorville home.
Police & Fire
Police seek man accused of stealing crossbow from Riverhead Walmart
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Riverhead police are seeking the public’s help to identify a man accused of stealing a crossbow from Walmart in May.
Police & Fire
Riverhead police charge two in vape sales compliance checks
Riverhead Police arrested two retail clerks with unlawful sales of vape products to minors during compliance checks at 10 retail locations on July 19.
Community News
Daughter of Dr. Peter Sultan donates grief-support packages to PBMC in memory of her father
Elizabeth Sultan donated care packages to Peconic Bay Medical Center to comfort grieving patients and families in memory of her father.
Real Estate
Real estate transfers: July 17, 2026
What’s selling—and for how much? Follow local real estate activity with this week’s report of title transfers in Riverhead Town and adjacent Southampton Town hamlets.
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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