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Gianna Volpe is an award-winning multimedia journalist and host of the Heart of The East End morning show at WLIW-FM.

North Fork Chocolate Company opens Monday on East Main Street

by Mar 19, 2023
North Fork Chocolate Company will open its new East Main Street eatery Monday morning, offering decadent desserts, waffles and freshly made lunch foods.

Local physician prepares to embark on his 23rd medical mission to save lives in a foreign country

by Feb 23, 2023
After nearly a quarter-century of performing surgeries on those in need around the world, Dr. Rajesh Patel shows no signs of slowing down and neither does the philanthropic organization responsible for the medical missions he has helped lead since 1999.

Kerry Kearney headlines fundraiser to help downtown Riverhead cafe stay open

by Oct 16, 2014
Vines and Hops, which opened on E. Main St. about a year ago, is struggling to survive, its owner said. He says there are still too few businesses open after 5 p.m. to create the synergy necessary for them to thrive.
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Aquebogue’s Paumanok Vineyards, celebrating 30th anniversary, nominated for prestigious award

by Sep 4, 2013
Paumanok Vineyards in Aquebogue, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, has been nominated by Wine Enthusiast magazine for the American Winery of...
2013 0904 massouds

Aquebogue’s Paumanok Vineyards, celebrating 30th anniversary, nominated for prestigious award

by Sep 4, 2013
Paumanok Vineyards in Aquebogue, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, has been nominated by Wine Enthusiast magazine for the American Winery of...
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Riverhead native’s pizza recipe may be worth a million bucks

by Jun 16, 2013
Brenda Jackson, whose mother founded what is now known as the "Modern Snack Bar" in Aquebgoue, is not just a Riverhead native with...

Motorcycle supply store hosts grand opening party today

by May 18, 2013
Bikers take note – Riverhead's one and only motorcycle supply store is holding its grand opening party today at the corner of Elton and...
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Two men arrested by East End Drug Task Force, Riverhead police Tuesday night

by May 15, 2013
Riverhead Town Police assisted in the East End Drug Task Force arrest of two local men Tuesday evening. Jeffrey Liggon, 56, of Shirley,...

Riverhead employment expo will showcase expanded opportunities this year, organizers say

by May 14, 2013
The East End Employment Expo is only a week away and the event's organizers say this year there's a job opportunity for just about...
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Zip line owner makes ‘goodwill tour’ to speak to downtown business owners about plans

by May 14, 2013

 

After East Main Street business owners spoke out against a proposal to build a zip line along the Peconic Riverfront Friday, the Westchester man behind the project visited downtown Riverhead to meet his critics face to face.