April Pokorny
April is a writer, reporter and copy editor for the LOCAL news websites. She is a retired educator and proud grandma. April lives in Calverton.
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Upcoming
SC Historical Society offers African-American genealogy workshop Feb. 16
This workshop is for beginning and advanced genealogists alike with an interest in researching African American family histories.
Obituaries
Mary Wolyniec, 92
Obituary of Mary Wolyniec of Riverhead who died Dec. 15, 2016 at age 92.
Aquebogue Elementary School
Crazy about words? Peconic Landing residents bring Dictionary Project to schoolchildren at Aquebogue Elementary
Students at Aquebogue Elementary and other North Fork schools received personalized dictionaries thanks to the efforts of residents at Peconic Landing in Greenport.
Obituaries
Davida Martha Cheska, 99
Davida Martha Cheska of Greenport died on December 5, 2016 at age 99.
Community News
Riverhead tween raises hundreds for breast cancer research
Meet Kayla Reitz - not quite 12 years old and she's already raised and donated nearly $2000 for breast cancer research over the course of the last two years.
Community News
Harlem Wizards vs Riverhead teachers and staff: Madcap fun for a good cause
The world famous Harlem Wizards are coming to Riverhead High School's gymnasium Thursday, Nov. 10 to put on one of their dazzling displays of hoops artistry.
Community News
Local vol aids Honor Flight Network to bring veterans recognition and closure
Mike Davis wants to make sure local World War II veterans get the chance to see the Washington D.C. memorials dedicated to their sacrifice and service – and what better way than to accompany them there?
Community News
The church on the hill celebrates 225th anniversary with living history events
Come say Happy 225th Anniversary to the Baiting Hollow Congregational Church, with a host of events planned over the course of two weekends beginning Oct. 28.
Upcoming
Harlem Wizards return to Riverhead Nov. 10, sponsors sought
The always entertaining Harlem Wizards are returning to Riverhead on Nov. 10
Board of Education
Angry parents, board members clash over school district transparency issues
Angry words flew at the Board of Education meeting last night over the question of how much salary and other information should be provided to the public about employee salaries and credentials when the board is acting on personnel resolutions.
