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Drag racing is wrong for Calverton site

by Oct 14, 2021
Calverton resident outlines objections to 2022 drag racing series now before town board.

Urges vote for Mike Zaleski for highway supe

by Oct 14, 2021
To the Editor: When is the last (or first) time a resident can say a town official showed up...

Why we should embrace diversity, equity and inclusion in our schools

by Sep 17, 2021
DEI is a necessary component if we are to educate the next generation to understand the world around them. This is especially true on Long Island, which is one of the most segregated areas in the country. Featured letter from veteran educator

Is Riverhead’s loose leaves pickup service gone for good?

by Aug 5, 2021
In this letter, Wading River resident Steven Marcus asks about the fate of Riverhead's loose leaves pickup service.

Riverhead must address its litter problem

by Jun 21, 2021
Dear Editor, No one is pro-litter, right? In recent months, I have taken to picking up...

Constituent responds to Zeldin newsletter

by Jun 21, 2021
Marianne Porcelli-White of Riverhead responds to Rep. Lee Zeldin's monthly recap newsletter.

EPCAL drag strip would be a positive thing for Riverhead

by May 23, 2021
To the Editor: I personally feel having the drag strip at EPCAL is a positive thing for Riverhead and...

Hariri: Officials have ‘failed miserably’ on immigration issues

by May 17, 2021
Letter to the editor: Officials have failed miserably in addressing the impact of the arrival of large numbers of poor immigrants in Riverhead.

Why vote for in the school election May 18? There are lots of reasons.

by May 13, 2021
If you’re like 85% of the school district’s residents, you don't usually vote in school district elections.

‘The very last thing Riverhead needs is a drag strip’

by May 10, 2021
A drag strip will mean noise pollution, air pollution, traffic congestion, and historically unruly and destructive crowds.