Alek Lewis
Health
Stony Brook Southampton has new chief administrative officer
Emily Mastaler, the former president and CEO of River Hospital in Alexandria Bay, N.Y., will take the position of Stony Brook Southampton Hospital’s chief administrative officer on May 20, according to a Stony Brook Medicine press release.
Community News
To fight mental health stigma, this Riverhead student athlete shares her own struggles
Deanna North, captain of the Riverhead High School varsity softball team, shares her own story to fight the stigma surrounding mental health issues. She wants every student athlete to know it's OK to struggle. "We are not superheroes," she says.
Community News
Riverhead Middle School students ‘pie’ staff to celebrate Pi Day
Riverhead Middle School students celebrated Pi Day on Thursday by splattering their teachers and administrators with whipped cream. The event raised $804 for the middle school PTO.
Board of Education
Riverhead school district proposes eliminating 38 full-time teaching positions, business official says
The Riverhead school district needs to eliminate roughly 38 full-time equivalent teaching positions next year, according to the district’s business official.
Government
Analysis: Key takeaways about future land use in Riverhead in draft comprehensive plan update
What does the draft comp plan update say about future land use in the Town of Riverhead? Here's a rundown of key points. Deadline for public comment is coming up Friday.
Government
New dealership, renovations for downtown restaurant approved by Riverhead Planning board: March 7 meeting wrap-up
New auto dealership on Route 58 and new restaurant and inn on West Main Street gain site plan approval. Plus other actions taken at March 7 Planning Board meeting.
Government
Ex-Riverhead planning official will be on leave with full pay until resignation next March
Riverhead's former top planning official will be on leave with full pay until his resignation March 6, 2025, according to an agreement approved by the Town Board this week.
Board of Education
Riverhead school district proposes $9.4 million budget increase, requiring 3.3% tax levy hike
The Riverhead Central School District’s administration is proposing a $201.4 million budget for next school year — an increase of $9.4 million, or roughly 5%, over its current budget.
Business
Company eyeing Riverhead for pot shop asks state to decide if town’s cannabis rules are legal
A business looking to open a marijuana shop in Riverhead believes the town law regulating the locations of dispensaries is overly restrictive and has asked state regulators to decide whether it complies with the state cannabis law.
Business
Owners of Tony’s Asian Fusion plan quick-service Japanese restaurant on Route 58
The owners of Tony’s Asian Fusion restaurants are eyeing the site of the Mattress Firm outlet store on Route 58 for a new Japanese restaurant.