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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.
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.
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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.
Government
Riverhead revives helicopter noise task force as FAA rule nears expiration
Riverhead's helicopter noise task force met Thursday to discuss new complaints of low-flying aircraft as an FAA route rule nears expiration.
Community News
Jamesport fireworks display moved to Friday night due to Saturday’s weather forecast
Jamesport Fire Department's fireworks show will now take place Friday night, instead of Saturday night, Jamesport Fire Chief Dan Doroski said Thursday.
News
Local residents hold vigil for men shot by ICE in Texas and Maine
About 30 people gathered outside Riverhead Town Hall for a candlelight vigil honoring two men killed by ICE agents days apart.
Community News
Jamesport Fire Department celebrates summer with carnival, parade and fireworks
Photos from the Jamesport Fire Department's parade and carnival Wednesday night.
Business
Suffolk tables agricultural district bid for Calverton cannabis site
Suffolk lawmakers tabled a bid to add a proposed Calverton cannabis greenhouse site to an agricultural district after local objections.
Community News
Riverhead Fire Department honors Robert Szczepanik for 50 years of service
Riverhead firefighter Robert Szczepanik was honored Tuesday for 50 years of service with Red Bird Hook and Ladder Company No. 1.
Breaking News
Police investigate bomb threat reported at Peconic Bay Medical Center
Riverhead Town police are investigating an anonymous bomb threat reported July 15 at Peconic Bay Medical Center, after a search found no suspicious activity or devices.
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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