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Winter storm watch: 4 to 9 inches of wet, heavy snow expected Tuesday night into late Wednesday

by Mar 19, 2018
The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for possible heavy, wet snow with accumulations of four to nine inches on Long Island tomorrow night.

Santa poses with furry and feathered friends at Talmage Farm Agway

by Dec 9, 2017
Santa posed with pets of all shapes and sizes and their families at the free annual event, which drew such a crowd Saturday morning that the line nearly went out the door and into the snow. 

RFCT’s Gypsy opens tonight with performances through Nov. 19

by Nov 10, 2017
The Riverhead Faculty Community Theater’s production of Gypsy opens tonight at Riverhead High School and runs through November 19.  Gypsy tells the story of ambitious...

Photos: Harlem Wizard dazzles students at Roanoke Ave. ahead of annual Riverhead faculty game

by Oct 27, 2017
DP gave the students at Roanoake a preview of the upcoming Harlem Wizards game against Riverhead school staff.

Photos: Hallockville hosts annual Fleece and Fiber Fair

by May 22, 2017
Crowds flocked to the museum farm to watch demonstrations of shearing, wool dying, spinning, weaving, sheepherding, rug hooking and other folk art forms.

Softball playoffs: Mercy falls to Center Moriches in first game of Class B playoffs, 16-3

by May 19, 2017
Mercy will get another shot at the Class B Championship Monday, when they face the loser of Saturday’s playoff game between Center Moriches and Babylon.

Photos: Waves take two from Copiague

by Apr 29, 2017
Riverhead swept a series with Copiague, winning a doubleheader yesterday at home, 3-0 and 6-5.

Riverhead falls to Sachem North, 13-4

by Apr 27, 2017
Riverhead fought hard but was unable to overcome a strong Sachem North Thursday afternoon during a home game, ultimately losing 13-4.

Young citizens doing good: New youth-driven service club has lots of big ideas

by Apr 24, 2017
When recreation department community relations specialist Liz Flood first organized the group, she said expected the kids to want to plan more traditional “fun” events. But the students surprised her by wanting to jump right into community service.

Batter up! Riverhead Little League celebrates opening of 2017 season

by Apr 22, 2017
Cloudy skies couldn't dampen the spirits of the Riverhead Little League's 350 players as they rounded the bases at the 2017 opening ceremony in Stotzky Memorial Park Saturday morning.