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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Obituaries
Patricia ‘Pat’ Ann Hansen, 80
Obituary of Patricia 'Pat' Ann Hansen who died August 1, 2016 at age 80.
Community News
Mobile medication take-back day for Riverhead seniors set for Tuesday, Aug. 9
A mobile unit will pick-up unused or unwanted prescription medications at the Riverhead senior center and at two senior communities on Tuesday.
News
Noxious invasive Giant Hogweed found in Riverhead; contact causes blisters, burns, long-term vision problems, state warns
The invasive Giant Hogweed has been moving across New York state, and has now made its way to Riverhead.
Upcoming
Are you living with Type 2 diabetes? This free program is for you
Suffolk County is offering a free program for individuals with Type 2 Diabetes and their caregivers at Peconic Bay Medical Center.
Upcoming
Hallockville Museum offers ‘Victorian Etiquette’ tours, July 15 and 22
Yearn for the manners of the "good old days"? Join one of Hallockville's Victorian Etiquette Tours to learn some 19th-century social customs.
Upcoming
Riverhead Police Department asks all neighborhoods to join the 33rd annual National Night Out, August 2
The RIverhead Police Department is asking residents to join their neighbors in observing America's National Night Out and make a stand against crime on August 2.
Community News
Flag Day at Pulaski Street School: a social studies lesson in real life
A 30-minute Flag Day ceremony at Pulaski Street School brought 239 years of history to the fifth-graders.
Community News
You’re invited: ‘Lunch on the Riverfront’ with food, art, music set for June 29
Get out of the office, the house, or your car and enjoy lunch on the riverfront along with some live music and a display of photographs of Riverhead of the past at 'Lunch on the Riverfront.'
News
Southold Dems host ‘Meet the Candidate’ breakfast with Calone and Throne-Holst
Ten days before the Democratic primary, voters will have the opportunity to see and hear First Congressional District candidates Dave Calone and Anna Throne-Holst at a 'Meet the Candidates' breakfast.
Obituaries
Anita J. Fiore, 69
Obituary of Anita J. Fiore of Mattituck who died May 28, 2016 at age 69.
