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Riverhead significantly changed its code to allow many more uses in its outlet center zoning district, removing restrictions that Tanger said made it difficult to attract tenants to its Riverhead center.

The Polish Town Fair returns to Riverhead Aug. 15-16 with music, Polish food, pierogi contests, a parade and kids activities.

Suffolk County plans aerial mosquito larvicide treatments over marsh areas in Riverhead, Flanders, Southampton and Southold July 8-10.

Riverhead school board elected new officers, approved consultant agreements and heard parent concerns over Riley child care.

Riverhead's Youngs Avenue yard waste facilities are open to all town residents for storm debris disposal today through Sunday, July 12. No sticker is required.

Riverhead plans to step up downtown parking enforcement using handheld ticketing devices that will allow motorists to respond online.

Residents and businesses are still working to recover from the July 4 storm that knocked out power across town, even as heavy rains continue to fall.

Riverhead is seeking proposals for a housing-led redevelopment of the town-owned lot across from the LIRR station.

The National Weather Service has extended a flood advisory for Riverhead through late Monday night, with 2 to 4 inches of rain possible and a risk of flash flooding, police said.

A Flanders couple and their dog escaped safely from an early Sunday house fire that damaged their attached garage.