Alek Lewis
Breaking News
Update: Riley Avenue student brought bullet, no weapon to school, police say
Riverhead school officials and police are investigating the origins of a bullet that was found on the floor of a school bus this morning, according to the acting superintendent.
Breaking News
Pedestrian struck by train in Riverhead hospitalized with head trauma, MTA says
A pedestrian was hospitalized last night after being struck by an eastbound train just west of the Riverhead station, according to an MTA spokesperson.
News
Hubbard received $1,000 from EPCAL buyer’s lobbyist: 2023 campaign finance reports
Riverhead Council Member Tim Hubbard received a $1,000 contribution to his supervisor campaign from a lobbying firm that represents EPCAL buyer Calverton Aviation and Technology, campaign finance records filed last week show.
Breaking News
Calverton man indicted on attempted murder and other charges in shooting at Bellport candlelight vigil that seriously injured two people
A Calverton man was indicted today for attempted murder and other charges for a shooting in July at a candlelight vigil in Bellport, according to Suffolk County prosecutors.
Community News
Ice rink at Veterans Memorial Park eyes November opening, officials say
Peconic Hockey's bubble dome is up and the rink operator is busy getting the site ready to open, hoping to start offering skating and hockey classes next month.
Board of Education
Riverhead school superintendent on leave of absence, as interim is appointed and assistant superintendent is reassigned to home
School Superintendent Augustine Tornatore is on a leave of absence through Oct. 23, according to a resolution passed by the Board of Education, acting at hastily called special meeting this afternoon. Another administrator has been reassigned to home pending an investigation.
Government
Riverhead officials celebrate opening of the new Town Hall on West Second Street
Riverhead Town officials unveiled the new Town Hall on West Second Street today, christening it with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and party attended by more than 100 people.
Government
Aguiar’s proposed 2024 budget: $5.5 million town-wide spending increase, 4.9% tax levy hike, piercing cap
Riverhead Supervisor Yvette Aguiar has proposed a $5.5 million town-wide spending increase in 2024. The spending, which covers new police officers and...
Board of Education
NAACP officials criticize school district’s response to racial incident at football game
NAACP Eastern Long Island Branch representatives confronted Riverhead school officials at a school board meeting this week, complaining the district has failed to implement its diversity, equity and inclusion plan.
Board of Education
School district taxes will rise higher than budget projection, after court order reduces assessment of Route 58 hotel properties
A successful tax grievance lawsuit by the owner of two route 58 hotels reduced the property tax obligations of the hotels and will increase the school district’s tax levy by more than half a million dollars.