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Philip C. Wilcox, 58

by May 17, 2026
Philip C. Wilcox of Riverhead died May 11, 2026. He was 58 years old. He was born on July...

Roanoke Community Day draws crowd

by May 17, 2026
Roanoke Avenue Elementary Schools second annul Community Day drew a crowd s Saturday for family-friendly games, activities, entertainment and food trucks. Photos.

Hallockville hosts Fleece and Fiber Festival

by May 17, 2026
The event featured demonstrations of shearing, spinning and weaving, artisan vendors, traditional music and more. Photos.

Latest real estate transfers

by May 17, 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.

America 250: ‘4th Before the 4th’ country BBQ street fair set for June 4

by May 17, 2026
The Riverhead Chamber of Commerce will host “America 250: 4th Before the 4th,” a country-themed BBQ street fair at Grangebel Park in Riverhead on Thursday, June 4, from 5 to 9 p.m.

Mosaic chalk art festival set for May 31

by May 17, 2026
East End Arts & Humanities Council presents its 30th annual Mosaic Festival on May 31, from 12 noon to 5 p.m.
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Riverhead police to participate in May ‘Click It or Ticket’ seat belt enforcement campaign

by May 14, 2026
Riverhead police will take part in the statewide “Click It or Ticket”/“Buckle Up New York” seat belt enforcement campaign May 18-31, 2026, with fixed and roving safety restraint details across town.

Mary F. Palmisano, 106

by May 11, 2026
Mary F. Palmisano of Calverton died May 9, 2026, in Calverton. She was 106 years old.

Suffolk police investigate fatal police-involved shooting in Riverhead

by May 11, 2026
Suffolk County Police Homicide Squad detectives are investigating after a man armed with a knife was shot and killed by Southampton Town Police officers Sunday afternoon on Topping Drive in Riverhead, police said.

Dense fog advisory in effect for Long Island through 9 a.m. Sunday

by May 10, 2026
A dense fog advisory is in effect for Suffolk and Nassau counties through 9 a.m.