Michael Hejmej
Michael Hejmej is a freelance writer, real estate agent and native of Riverhead.
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Buy local: farm stand spotlight
Lewin Farms in Wading River started like just about every other farm on the East End: growing potatoes. But over time, they have...
Crew
Riverhead crew duo wins gold at regionals
The double-trouble rowing team did it again, sculling their way to another first place finish.
After placing first in the New York State Scholastic Rowing Championships last weekend, Riverhead seniors Danny O’Neill and Hunter Bingham placed first yet again in the Northeastern Regionals in Lowell, Mass., this weekend.
Softball
Waves roll past Smithtown in first round of playoffs, 11-6
The Riverhead Blue Waves advanced to the second round of Class AA playoffs with an 11-6 win over Smithtown West Monday afternoon. The Waves (16-5) face no. 1 seed Bay Shore (19-1) in round two Wednesday.
Softball
Waves softball to play at home for first round of playoffs
Following Riverhead's 5-4 victory over Deer Park in the last game of the regular season on Wednesday, head coach Bob Fox said: "I...
Softball
Softball: Riverhead beats Deer Park 5-4 in final inning
Sarah Freeborn came up to the plate with the score tied at 4-4, one out in the bottom of the seventh inning, and...
Riverhead High School
RHS senior Amanda Graziano signs on to play softball and field hockey at Mercy College
Riverhead High School senior Amanda Graziano has signed to play both softball and field hockey at Mercy College, a Division II College in...
Crew
Riverhead duo earn gold medal at state rowing championships
When you think of Riverhead sports, rowing doesn’t necessarily come to mind, but two seniors are trying to change that by successfully competing...
Crew
Riverhead crew team members bring home medals from state championships
Thirteen of Riverhead's rowers took part in the New York State Scholastic Rowing Championships at Saratoga Springs this weekend, racing against 73 different teams, bringing home a total of four medals — two silver and two bronze.
Lacrosse
Boys LAX: Waves earn playoff berth
Before lacrosse season started in March, Riverhead Blue Waves senior midfielder Ryan Bitzer told RiveheadLOCAL, “I want to be part of the first class...
Softball
Softball: Waves fall to Hauppauge Eagles, 10-8
Untimely errors proved costly as the Riverhead Blue Waves, playing under overcast skies, snapped their five game winning streak with a 10-8 loss...
