Denise Civiletti
Denise is a veteran local reporter, editor and attorney. Her work has been recognized with numerous journalism awards, including investigative reporting and writer of the year awards from the N.Y. Press Association. She was also honored in 2020 with a NY State Senate Woman of Distinction Award for her trailblazing work in local online news. She is a founder, owner and co-publisher of this website. Email Denise.
Politics
L.I. taxpayers paid $1.6M-plus in Even-Year Election Law case led by GOP committees
Taxpayers in eight Republican-led municipalities have paid more than $1.6M for a federal lawsuit led by GOP committees.
Government
Scott’s Pointe operator rebuffs criticism of application as ‘fake news’
Scott’s Pointe owner Eric Scott rejected criticism of his latest application as “fake news,” while opponents warned it would undo environmental safeguards.
Government
Riverhead moves to condemn science center’s East Main Street property
Riverhead officials voted 3-1, with one abstention, to move ahead with eminent domain process against the L.I. Science Center's East Main Street property.
Community News
North Fork Pride caps month of parades and events across the island
North Fork Pride returns to Greenport June 27, capping a month of Pride events across Long Island.
Community News
Classic cars roll into Riverhead to raise money for Ukraine
A 1930 Duesenberg Model J stole the show at the Peconic Bay Region Antique Automobile Club 'Blessing of the Cars' Saturday, held to benefit the people of Ukraine. Photo gallery,
Community News
Riverhead’s chalk-art festival turns 30
Scenes from the 30th annual Mosaic street-painting festival Sunday.
Environment
Below-normal Atlantic hurricane season forecast, but Long Island’s coastal risk remains
A below-normal Atlantic hurricane season is forecast, but Long Island remains vulnerable to storm surge, flooding and warming ocean waters.
Denise Civiletti
Let’s make public hearings less painful
Riverhead can make public hearings more useful, less contentious and more efficient by explaining them clearly before residents speak.
Upcoming
Community blood drive set for June 2
A community blood drive will be held at the Riverhead Fire Department on Tuesday, June 2, from 1 to 6 p.m.
Crime
Riverhead police report decline in criminal incidents, arrests in April
Riverhead police reported 110 criminal incidents in April, down from 132 during the same month last year, according to the department’s monthly report.
