Alek Lewis
Alek Lewis is a lifelong Riverhead resident and a 2021 graduate of 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.
Government
Riverhead looks to make sidewalk dining permanent downtown and in Jamesport
Sidewalk dining in downtown Riverhead and Jamesport hamlet will be made permanent and cost-free for restaurants, if the Riverhead Town Board adopts a code change under consideration.
Government
Part of First Street parking lot behind Maximus gym closed Monday for renovation
The easternmost portion of the First Street municipal parking lot in downtown Riverhead, located behind Maximus gym will be closed for seal coating and restriping all day Monday, according a notice posted today on the town's website.
Government
Proposed solar moratorium resurfaces at Riverhead Town Hall
Riverhead Supervisor Yvette Aguiar has asked the town board to again consider a moratorium on new solar projects in the town pending the completion of the comprehensive plan update.
Government
Riverhead goes out to bid for demolition of buildings to make way for town square
Riverhead Town is soliciting bids for the demolition of two buildings on Main Street to make way for the new town square. The board approved the bid notice during a special meeting today.
Local News
Lawmakers and workers demand living wage, more benefits for workers in special needs programs
State lawmakers and service providers are demanding financial resources to support workers who care for the developmentally disabled, citing staffing shortages they say have reached crisis proportions.
Local News
In planning downtown’s future, how should Riverhead deal with flooding? Town turns to Army Corps of Engineers for answers
The Army Corps of Engineers gave a preliminary presentation to town officials and planners earlier this month on flooding possibilities and ways to deal with them.
Health
FDA grants full approval to Pfizer vaccine
The Food and Drug Administration has granted full approval to the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for people ages 16 and older.
Government
Riverhead Police Report: July 2021
Riverhead Town Police made 42 arrests during the month of July, including arrests for rape, sex abuse and burglaries, Chief David Hegermiller told the town board Thursday.
Local News
Drag racing returns to LI: ‘Race Track, Not Street’ event draws big crowd to Calverton
More than 200 cars raced on one of the Calverton Enterprise Park runways Saturday afternoon in the first installment of "Race Track, Not Street" series of drag racing events in Calverton. Photo slideshow.
Government
Five-story building on Osborn Avenue moves forward
A five-story mixed use building with 39 apartments proposed for Osborn Avenue and Court Street does not require further environmental review, as...
