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.
Community News
Riverhead celebrates America’s 250th
People lined Main Street this morning for Riverhead's Fourth of July parade and celebration of the USA's 250th birthday.. Photo gallery.
Community News
Photos: Riverhead Medal of Honor recipient Garfield Langhorn laid to rest at Calverton National Cemetery
Photo gallery by Emil Breitenbach Jr. documents the committal service for PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Jr. July 3 at Calverton National Cemetery.
News
What’s open, what’s closed July 3 and 4 for Independence Day
Independence Day falls on Saturday this year, which means many government offices and some services will observe the holiday on Friday, July 3.
Health
Suffolk reports first West Nile-positive mosquito sample of the year
A mosquito sample collected June 24 is Suffolk County's first to test positive for West Nile virus this year, health officials reported Thursday.
Weather
Extreme heat warning extended through Saturday evening
The National Weather Service has extended an extreme heat warning for Riverhead through 9 p.m. Saturday.
Weather
‘Dangerously hot conditions’ through Friday night; ozone levels prompt air quality advisory
Heat index values up to 112º are expected Thursday and Friday. Air quality will be unhealthy for sensitive groups. An extreme heat warning is in effect through Friday night with an extreme heat watch posted for the 4th.
Government
Garbage pickup to start one hour earlier Thursday and Friday because of extreme heat
Residents are asked to place all waste curbside by 5 a.m. Thursday and Friday, as pickup will being one-hour earlier due to expected extreme heat.
Government
Riverhead looks to pay off remaining land-preservation debt five years early
Riverhead officials say the Community Preservation Fund has enough money to retire the town’s remaining land-preservation debt five years early.
Weather
Riverhead town opens cooling center, extends beach hours due to heat
Riverhead Town is opening a cooling center and extending beach hours at town beaches on Thursday and Friday due to the extreme heat in the forecast.
Weather
Dangerous heat, poor air quality expected on Long Island this week
An extreme heat warning is in effect from noon Wednesday through Friday night, with an ozone advisory posted Wednesday.
