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. Email: alek@riverheadlocal.com
Business
CAT sues Riverhead Town, seeking to enforce contract in $40 million Calverton land deal
Calverton Aviation & Technology has filed a lawsuit against Riverhead Town in an attempt to reverse the cancelation of the $40 million sale of town-owned land at the Calverton Enterprise Park to the company.
Government
Battery energy storage moratorium is no longer necessary, Hubbard says
The proposed three-month moratorium on commercial battery energy storage system facilities in Riverhead is no longer necessary, Supervisor Tim Hubbard said yesterday, with the state about to issue new safety regulations that will apply to any BESS facilities built in Riverhead.
Government
Calverton Industrial moratorium and EPCAL zoning amendment approved at Riverhead Town Board’s first meeting of 2024
The new Riverhead Town Board had an eventful first meeting of 2024, passing a moratorium on industrial development in Calverton and amending a zoning district at EPCAL to prohibit airports.
Community News
Hallockville Museum Farm appoints new executive director
The Hallockville Museum Farm has a new executive director. Heather Johnson of Smithtown will operate the nonprofit Northville Museum starting Jan. 9.
Breaking News
Riverhead Police arrest man who allegedly stole $8,000 from BJ’s while working at gas station
Riverhead Police have arrested a man who allegedly stole approximately $8,000 while employed as a gas station attendant for BJ’s Wholesale Club.
Breaking News
Riverhead man arrested after robbing acquaintance of $800
A Riverhead man has been arrested after a nearly four-day search for allegedly robbing an acquaintance, according to Riverhead Police.
Community News
The spirit of giving: Spreading holiday cheer to those less fortunate in the Riverhead community
‘Tis the season for giving in Riverhead Town. Local people are spreading holiday cheer and giving back to the community during the...
Government
Riverhead Town officials to be sworn in during New Year’s Day ceremonies at Town Hall
Supervisor-elect Tim Hubbard and other newly elected town officials will be sworn in on New Year's Day during ceremonies at Riverhead Town Hall.
Business
Riverhead proposes relaxing zoning restrictions on marijuana businesses, but license holders say changes may not go far enough
A proposed amendment to Riverhead’s zoning code governing cannabis businesses in town would allow retail marijuana shops in more locations than the code in its current form. But the true impact of the proposal — and whether it would be effective in bringing the businesses to town — remains to be seen.
Government
Anti-Bias Task Force book donation to school libraries remains in limbo
Riverhead Town’s donation of children’s books celebrating diversity and inclusion to the school district remains in limbo, despite the majority of the town’s Anti-Bias Task Force supporting the donation.
