Denise Civiletti
Business
Downtown salon relocating to new Main Street location
Robert James Salon is vacating its home of 11 years for new, smaller space on East Main Street.
Government
Planning board shake-up: Retiring councilman eyed for seat on board, long-time chairman to be replaced
Some big changes are coming next year to the Riverhead Planning Board, the appointed board of residents whose responsibilities include reviewing and approving plans for new commercial development in town.
Breaking News
Three arrested in murder of Demitri Hampton, 21-year-old Riverhead grad killed in 2013 home invasion
Michael Parrish, 26, of Coram; Danielle Hall, 39, of Calverton and Corry Wallace, 40, of Riverhead were charged on October 20 with murder in the second degree after an investigation by detectives.
Breaking News
Ruptured gas main shuts down Sound Avenue from Herricks to Aldrich
A ruptured gas main in the vicinity of Harbes Farm in Riverhead has Sound Avenue closed between Herricks Lane in Riverhead and Aldrich Lane in Laurel.
Breaking News
Forgotten pot left on stove fills unoccupied house with smoke
A forgotten pot left cooking on a stove in an unoccupied Flanders Road home drew Flanders firefighters to the scene on the report of a possible structure fire.
Community News
Rotary club distributes 200 holiday dinners to local families in need
With the help of Riverhead High School NJROTC cadets, Riverhead Rotary distributed a couple hundred turkey dinners with all the trimmings Friday afternoon.
Board of Education
Riverhead school officials adjust bus routes to ease crowding
After parents complained to the school board earlier this month, district officials analyzed bus ridership and changed routes on four buses.
News
DOT announces L.I. Expressway westbound lane closures in Riverhead
The overnight lane closures beginning tonight through Friday are needed for bridge repair between exits 71 and 70.
Business
Moe’s Southwest Grill ready for Riverhead grand opening Thursday
The 'fast-casual' restaurant offers a variety of fresh, made-to-order Southwest fare. It will host a Blue Waves fundraiser on Friday, with 50 percent of all sales going to the boys basketball booster club.
Breaking News
‘Suspicious package’ was lawyer’s forgotten briefcase
The State Supreme Court buildings on Court Street and Griffing Avenues in downtown Riverhead were evacuated this afternoon after a 'suspicious package' was found inside. The offending item turned out to be a lawyer's forgotten briefcase.
