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Peter Giattino, 43, principal attorney at PVG Legal Solutions, is accused of stealing more than $855,000 from clients and others in legal transactions between 2023 and 2025, prosecutors said.

Giunta's Meat Farms will acquire King Kullen supermarkets in a deal expected to close in September, the two supermarket chains announced Thursday.

The Riverhead Police Department honored Officer Michael Mowdy Wednesday afternoon as he left headquarters for the last time in uniform.

The free community event offers a chance to meet police officers, see K-9 and drone demonstrations, police motorcycles and more. Free BBQ, ice cream and dunk tank too.

Suffolk County health officials said 11 mosquito samples collected earlier this month have tested positive for West Nile virus.

(Updated) A flood watch is in effect for northeast and southeast Suffolk from 8 p.m. Tuesday through 2 p.m. Wednesday.

A new cyanobacteria bloom has been confirmed at Silver Brook Pond in Flanders, Suffolk County health officials said Monday.

Riverhead Town Police are reminding residents of a newly enacted local law regulating e-bikes and e-scooters, including age limits, helmet requirements, speed restrictions and where the devices may be used.

Peconic Land Trust is now in contract with Nassau County to buy the 4-H Camp property in Baiting Hollow. It still seeks Riverhead's participation in preserving the site.

Paddle Battle 2026 took place on the Peconic River July 25, 2026 with stand-up paddleboarders, kayakers and canoes of all ages competing in in 2.5- and 5-mile races. Photo gallery.