Our Christmas tree. RIverheadLOCAL/Denise Civiletti

At Christmas, we wish you
the warm embrace of family…
the joy of deep, abiding friendships…
the comfort of caring and generous neighbors…
the value of community…
the beauty and balance of nature…
and appreciation for living in a place
where we can experience and appreciate
all these things
every single day.

May the message of this season be heard throughout the world:

Peace on Earth and good will to ALL!

Wishing you and yours a peaceful, safe and happy holiday.

Merry Christmas
and thank you for your support and friendship
throughout the year.

Denise Civiletti and Peter Blasl
Riverhead, New York
December 25, 2025

This year we celebrate our first Christmas as grandparents. Our first grandchild, Marcella Simone Morosky, was born in August. RiverheadLOCAL/Katie Morosky

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Denise is a veteran local reporter, editor and attorney. Her work has been recognized with numerous journalism awards, including investigative reporting and writer of the year awards from the N.Y. Press Association. She was also honored in 2020 with a NY State Senate Woman of Distinction Award for her trailblazing work in local online news. She is a founder, owner and co-publisher of this website. Email Denise.