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
Hotel rooms, banquet tabs: How the GOP fight against even-year elections cost taxpayers
Invoices show taxpayers were charged for hotel rooms, an $8,300 food-and-beverage tab, public relations strategy and more in GOP's failed lawsuits against Even-Year Election Law.
Police & Fire
Riverhead police report more calls, fewer arrests in May
Riverhead police reported 136 criminal incidents in May, unchanged from the same month last year, according to the department’s monthly activity report released July 16.
Police & Fire
Riverhead police report fewer criminal incidents, more arrests in June
Riverhead police reported 127 criminal incidents in June, down from 150 reported during the same month last year, according to the department’s monthly activity report released July 16.
Government
New ambulance facility moves forward: Town Board July 21 meeting wrap-up
The Town Board scheduled a public hearing on the proposed facility and authorized a lease agreement with Riverhead Volunteer Ambulance Corps .
Government
Suffolk plans aerial mosquito larvicide treatments July 21-24
Suffolk County plans aerial mosquito larvicide treatments over marsh areas in Riverhead, Flanders, Southampton and Southold July 21-24.
Community News
Riverhead filmmaker and photographer offer free photos and videos at downtown ‘Media Pop-Up’
Riverhead filmmaker Rosario Rodriguez and photographer Carlos Gonzalez will offer free professional photos and short videos Friday evening at Victoria’s Helado on East Main Streett..
Community News
Daughter of Dr. Peter Sultan donates grief-support packages to PBMC in memory of her father
Elizabeth Sultan donated care packages to Peconic Bay Medical Center to comfort grieving patients and families in memory of her father.
Government
Riverhead revives helicopter noise task force as FAA rule nears expiration
Riverhead's helicopter noise task force met Thursday to discuss new complaints of low-flying aircraft as an FAA route rule nears expiration.
Community News
Jamesport fireworks display moved to Friday night due to Saturday’s weather forecast
Jamesport Fire Department's fireworks show will now take place Friday night, instead of Saturday night, Jamesport Fire Chief Dan Doroski said Thursday.
Community News
Jamesport Fire Department celebrates summer with carnival, parade and fireworks
Photos from the Jamesport Fire Department's parade and carnival Wednesday night.
