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
Riverhead demands easements, permits for SCWA water main along Main Road
The Riverhead Town Board voted unanimously Tuesday to require the Suffolk County Water Authority's proposed North Fork water main along Main Road to comply with town zoning and land-use rules.
Police & Fire
Two Riverhead cops promoted
Riverhead Police Officer Raymond LaPorte was promoted to detective third grade and Officer Timothy Murphy was promoted to sergeant during Tuesday's Town Board meeting.
Business
Town takes step toward possible purchase of Calverton parcel proposed for cannabis facility
The Riverhead Town Board voted unanimously Tuesday to obtain an appraisal of 1458 Middle Road in Calverton, an initial step toward a possible purchase of the property for preservation.
Business
Residents press Riverhead IDA on undisclosed value of 20-year hotel tax abatement
The Riverhead IDA closed its hearing without deciding on a 20-year tax break for a proposed Town Square hotel, with its chairman announcing another public hearing once a tax agreement is prepared.
Government
Suffolk supervisors seek changes to state property tax cap as costs rise
As towns prepare their 2027 budgets, a bipartisan group of Suffolk supervisors is pressing Albany to adjust the 2% property tax cap and to fund new mandates imposed on municipalities.
Business
Hanover Bank bets on Riverhead’s redevelopment with new Osborn Avenue branch
A new competitor is entering Riverhead's banking market as Hanover Bank opens a business banking center Monday on Osborn Avenue, led by longtime Long Island banker Kevin O'Connor.
Community News
SNAP recipients may reapply as new work-rule period begins
New York begins a new three-year tracking period for SNAP work requirements Oct. 1, allowing some people who lost benefits under the prior period to reapply.
Government
Controversy over board member’s Facebook post spurs Riverhead clerk to reconsider correspondence policy
Town Clerk James Wooten says he may revise — or end — his practice of publishing residents’ correspondence with Town Board agendas after declining to publish two letters criticizing Council Member Joann Waski’s Facebook post about 9/11 survivor Kevin Shea. Shea has since filed an ethics complaint against Waski.
Environment
Peconic Estuary at risk as interim PFAS treatment begins: Schumer presses Navy over delays
The Navy has begun a pilot study treating PFAS-contaminated Calverton plume, but the last study needed to plan a final cleanup won't be done until 2039.
Community News
Nor’easter doesn’t stop North Fork Breast Health Coalition’s 28th Annual 5K
Despite rainy, windy weather from a lingering nor'easter, a good crowd turned out Sunday for the North Fork Breast Health Coalition's 28th annual 5K walk at Tanger Outlets in Riverhead.
