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Riverhead Elks honors U.S. Flag with ceremony, student essay contest
Riverhead Elks honored winners of its annual Flag Day Essay Contest during Flag Day ceremonies at the lodge Sunday afternoon.
Health
What to do if you’re impacted by changes to the Essential Plan
Starting July 1, hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers enrolled in the state’s Essential Plan will lose their health insurance due to federal cuts. Here's what you need to know.
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Historic Wading River hosts Duck Pond Day
Wading River's beloved street fair drew a nice crowd to the historic hamlet's business district for food, vendors, entertainment and family fun.
Politics
Early voting begins in Democratic primary for congressional nomination in NY-01
Early voting is underway in the Democratic primary between Luke Ventouras and Christopher Gallant for the NY-01 nomination.
Business
Riverhead reworks golf cottages plan with new zoning district, environmental review
Riverhead officials are revising the golf cottages proposal again, replacing a prior rezoning plan with a new golf course zoning district.
Environment
Navy plans PFAS treatment in Calverton amid criticism over cleanup pace, transparency
The Navy says PFAS treatment at Calverton could begin by fall, as RAB members criticize the cleanup pace and transparency.
Government
Peconic River Hotel plan draws support, questions and opposition at hearing
A sparsely attended hearing on the proposed Peconic River Hotel focused on parking, site plan review, public costs and downtown redevelopment.
Breaking News
Cops: Man stole money from Manorville shrine donation box
Suffolk County Police said a Lindenhurst man was arrested on grand larceny and other charges for stealing money from a donation box at a Manorville shrine.
Government
Court order preserves U.S. Open parking plan at EPCAL amid property dispute
A court order bars U.S. Open-related parking on 400 David Court LLC’s property but allows shuttle buses to pass through the easement area.
Breaking News
Fire at Riverhead Home Depot under investigation; incident appears non-criminal, police say
Update: The fire at The Home Depot in Riverhead involved two trailers parked at the rear of the store, Riverhead Town Police said in a press release Tuesday.
Breaking News
Rt. 58 reopened after wires downed by military transport vehicle Tuesday
Rt. 58 in Riverhead has been reopened after lanes in both directions were closed between Harrison Avenue and Roanoke Avenue due to a damaged utility pole, police said.
Government
Gas-powered generator pitched as cost-saver for Riverhead Town Hall
A proposal to power Town Hall with a natural-gas generator drew interest — and procurement questions — at Thursday’s work session.
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.
Riverhead’s ’25-’26 Suffolk Zone Awards recipients
Riverhead High School seniors Adriana Martinez and Dillon Zaleski have received the 2025–2026 New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Suffolk Zone Awards.
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.
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