Alek Lewis
Alek Lewis is a lifelong Riverhead resident. He joined RiverheadLOCAL in May 2021 after graduating from Stony Brook University’s School of Communication and Journalism. Previously, he served as news editor of Stony Brook’s student newspaper, The Statesman, and was a member of the campus’s chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists. Send news tips and email him at alek@riverheadlocal.com
Community News
Cancer research and grant fund named in honor of Keri Stromski
The North Fork Breast Health Coalition named its new stage 4 breast cancer research and support fund in honor of the late Aquebogue Elementary School kindergarten teacher Keri Lynn Stromski.
Community News
Riverhead library celebrates Pride Month with books, DVDs and programs
To celebrate Pride Month, Riverhead library is offering a collection of books and DVDs focused on the experience of the LGBTQ community. It is also hosting two Pride Month programs: a drag queen hour and LGBT 101.
Business
NYU Langone expands its Riverhead outpatient practices with new, larger location on Main Street
NYU Langone relocated its Riverhead practice to a larger location on East Main Street. In addition to primary and specialty care, the site is planning expansions into pulmonology and gastroenterology as well as an endoscopy suite.
News
Riverhead immortalizes local veterans with wall of honor
Riverhead High School unveiled the Garfield M. Langhorn Veterans Wall of Honor Tuesday afternoon. The wall holds the name of 89 veterans and fallen soldiers who attended the Riverhead Central School District.
Business
Suffolk Theater plans August reopening after nearly 18 months closed due to pandemic
The Suffolk Theater will reopen on Aug. 27 after a nearly year-and-a-half closure caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The theater will require attendees to be fully vaccinated so it may operate at full capacity without social distancing.
Community News
Riverhead schools set dates for in-person graduation ceremonies with COVID restrictions
Riverhead schools will have in-person graduation and moving up ceremonies this year with COVID restrictions and allowing two guests per student, according to Interim Superintendent Christine Tona.
Business
Riverhead unemployment rate dips to lowest since the pandemic began
Riverhead's unemployment rate fell to 5.3% in April, its lowest since the pandemic began. It had climbed to 15.8% last April after the governor ordered a lockdown to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Health
Protect yourself: tick season is here
Most ticks emerge in April and May. Learn how to protect yourself from tick bites and what to do if you get bit by a tick.
News
Riverhead Town Board to set hearing on proposed law to opt-out of retail marijuana sales
The town board will vote on Wednesday on a resolution scheduling a June 15 hearing on a proposed...
News
Dates changed for EPCAL drag races to avoid bird-nesting season
The dates of the two drag racing proposals at the Calverton Enterprise Park have changed after an environmental assessment found that the event’s would interfere with local birds’ nesting season.
