Denise Civiletti
Denise is a veteran local reporter, editor, attorney and former Riverhead Town councilwoman. Her work has been recognized with numerous awards, including investigative reporting and writer of the year awards from the N.Y. Press Association. She is a founder, owner and co-publisher of this website.Email Denise.
Local News
Main Street to get a ‘heart transplant,’ supervisor says, unveiling plans for town square and new, expanded L.I. Science Center
Plans for a riverfront town square in the heart of downtown adjoining a new and vastly expanded Long Island Science Center were rolled out today at the science centers temporary quarters in Summerwind Square.
Breaking News
Anonymous tip about ‘retaliation’ for yesterday’s fight led to police presence at Riverhead High School today
A 16-year-old boy was arrested, a security guard was injured and seven students were suspended as a result of the fight yesterday
Local News
Former Riverhead High School principal has surrendered state teaching and administrator certificates
Charles Regan, who resigned as Riverhead High School principal in September, facing disciplinary charges stemming from alleged sexual abuse of a female student, has surrendered his state professional certifications.
Local News
Suffolk County creates task force to focus on sea level rise and coastal erosion
Legislator Al Krupski's initiative will bring together local, state and federal officials to develop policies for dealing with sea level rise and coastal erosion in Suffolk County.
Community News
Riverhead auto tech students take two of three top spots in state contest
Riverhead auto tech teams placed second and third at the state auto tech competition yesterday in Queens.
Local News
IRS says Suffolk’s septic grants are taxable income to homeowners
In response to a request from Suffolk County Comptroller John Kennedy, the IRS issued a ruling that homeowners who have received grant funding to install advanced septic systems must pay federal income tax on the grant money.
Local News
Riverhead councilwoman tapped as Republican candidate for Assembly
Suffolk County Republicans have tapped Riverhead Councilwoman Jodi Giglio as their candidate for the Second Assembly District seat.
Business News
Cutting-edge treatment, comprehensive care: New York Cancer and Blood Specialists opens in Riverhead
New York Cancer and Blood Specialists' new, state-of-the art, 20,000-square-foot facility in Riverhead offers patients a full spectrum of cutting-edge care and treatment, a wellness program and on-site PET/CT scans, radiation therapy, pharmacy and laboratory.
Riverhead Justice Court
Riverhead Justice Court report: January 2020
Excerpts from Riverhead Town Justice Court docket for the month of January 2020.
Weekly Roundup
Focus is on downtown Riverhead this week
The future of downtown Riverhead is the subject of a couple of events this week: a public forum with planners and a press conference about a re-imagining of the core of the Main Street business district.
