RiverheadLOCAL
Crime
Repeat felony DWI offender sentenced to up to 7 years in prison
A man convicted of his fourth felony DWI in 10 years was sentenced Tuesday to 2⅓ to seven years in prison, the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office said.
Obituaries
Marie Jeanne Downs, 81
Marie Jeanne Downs of Riverhead died Aug. 16, 2026. She was 81 years old.
Weather
Wind advisory in effect ahead of coastal storm packing possible gusts up to 55 mph
A wind advisory is in effect for Long Island from 2 p.m. Friday through 6 a.m. Sunday, as a coastal storm Is expected to impact Long Island and New York City with wind gusts as high as 55 mph.
Crime
Crime Stoppers: Man wanted in Riverhead grand larceny at Nike store
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Riverhead Town police are seeking the public’s help to identify a man they say stole about $1,580 in Nike clothing and sneakers from the Nike outlet store in Riverhead.
Obituaries
Francisca J. (Paquita) Montenegro, 99
Francisca J. (Paquita) Montenegro of Southold died Sept. 21, 2026. She was 99 years old.
Obituaries
Anne Marie Schmitt, 94
Anne Marie Schmitt of Riverhead died Sept. 17, 2026. She was 94 years old.
Upcoming
NFBHC 28th Annual 5K Walk
The North Fork Breast Health Coalition is holding the 28th Anniversary “5K Walk for Breast Cancer Awareness” on Sunday, September 27.
Real Estate
Riverhead real estate transfers reported Sept. 11 and 18, 2026
What's the local real estate market doing? Stay up to date on the latest trends with the weekly report of title transfers in Riverhead Town and adjacent hamlets in Southampton Town.
Obituaries
Constance Claire Case, 88
Constance C. Case of Southold died Sept. 13, 2026, at home. She was 88 years old.
