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.
Government
Riverside 7-Eleven gas station revised plan draws opposition at planning board hearing
Residents again urged Southampton officials to reject a proposed 7-Eleven gas station at the Riverside traffic circle, citing traffic, pedestrian safety and revitalization concerns.
Health
Suffolk health officials report 25 new West Nile virus mosquito samples
Suffolk County reported 25 additional West Nile-positive mosquito samples, including one in Aquebogue, bringing the season total to 54.
Community News
Historic marker memorializes site of deadly 1926 train crash in Calverton
The Railroad Museum of Long Island today unveiled a marker at the site of a horrific train crash in Calverton on Aug. 13, 1926 that killed six people, including two young children.
Community News
A cruise through early American history, as told by Long Island’s lights
Lighthouses were important infrastructure for navigation and often had military significance in times of war. The lights of the eastern Long Island Sound are no different.
Health
Trump order to split MMR vaccine draws pushback from top NY health official
President Trump’s order to separate the MMR vaccine drew a sharp response from New York’s health commissioner, who said the change offers no medical benefit.
Environment
Riverhead weighs code changes after groundwater contamination near East Hampton BESS fire
Riverhead officials are revisiting the town’s battery energy storage rules after PFAS contamination was detected in public water supply wells near the site of the 2023 East Hampton BESS fire.
Community News
Newly renovated Episcopal church in Riverhead rededicated as Iglesia San Francisco
The former Grace Episcopal Church in Riverhead, once slated for demolition by the Episcopal Diocese of Long Island, was rededicated by the diocese Sunday as the home of Iglesia San Francisco.
Denise Civiletti
Riverhead settled a tax lawsuit last week, but officials wouldn’t disclose the terms
When the Town Board votes to approve a tax lawsuit settlement, taxpayers have the right to know what it will cost.
Business
Planning Board changes course on Brother Bear Canna review
The Riverhead Planning Board voted Thursday to reclassify the Brother Bear Canna site plan as a Type I action under SEQRA, requiring a full environmental assessment form and coordinated review with other agencies before the application can move forward.
Photos
Alive on 25 is back: photos
Alive on 25 returned to downtown Riverhead Thursday evening. Photo gallery.
