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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

Splish Splash will reopen this weekend with reduced capacity, COVID restrictions

by May 26, 2021
Splish Splash will reopen this Memorial Day weekend after it was closed last year due to the pandemic. But the park will look different to most with COVID-19 restrictions in place — and without its iconic high tower slide, Cliff Diver.

Identity theft reports continue to climb

by May 26, 2021
Identity theft reports have spiked in Riverhead Town, across the state and throughout the nation, government data show.

Update: In-person screening of ‘High School Musical’ film postponed to Saturday evening

by May 25, 2021
The Blue Masques filmed their spring production of "High School Musical" and will show it on a big screen on the football field on June 5 and stream it online June 4-6.

Physicians’ foundation donates feminine hygiene products to Butterfly Effect Project during Period Poverty Awareness Week

by May 25, 2021
The Butterfly Effect Project received a donation of 50 knapsacks filled with maxi pads yesterday to mark Period Poverty Awareness week, which draws attention to families unable to afford feminine hygiene products.