America celebrates Independence Day today, commemorating the approval of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776 by the 13 British colonies.
Independence Day is a federal and state holiday. All government offices, banks, the stock exchanges and the post office is closed. There is no U.S. mail delivery today.
There is no municipal trash pickup in Riverhead today. The rest of the week follows the regular schedule. See and download Riverhead Town 2023 Pickup and Recycling Schedule.
Restaurants, retail stores, supermarkets and some pharmacies are open today. Some have reduced hours.
The Riverhead library is closed.
The Long Island Railroad is running on a Sunday schedule today.
Suffolk County Transit S92, 10C and S47 lines will operate on a weekend schedule today. All other Suffolk County Transit buses will not operate today.
July 4th Ceremonies
The Greater Jamesport Civic Association will host its annual Independence Day ceremonies today at the honor garden on the lawn of the George Young Community Center, located on South Jamesport Avenue and Main Road. The ceremony begins at 10 a.m.
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