RiverheadLOCAL
Obituaries
Veronica ‘Ronnie’ Matovcik, 74
Veronica “Ronnie” Matovcik of Laurel died July 28, 2026, at home. She was 74 years old.
Obituaries
Penelope D. Winters, 81
Penelope D. “Penny” Winters of Southold died July 5, 2026. She was 81 years old.
Police & Fire
Southampton police warn of email scammers
Police said the fraudulent emails request approval fees and include invoices and wire transfer instructions.
Crime
Riverhead man charged in 2025 Flanders crash that seriously injured two, police say
Southampton Town police said Santiago Barreto-Gomez, 20, of Riverhead, was arrested Thursday after an investigation into a March 2025 two-car crash in Flanders.
Upcoming
National Night Out event takes place Aug. 4 at Riverhead Town Hall campus
The free community event offers a chance to meet police officers, see K-9 and drone demonstrations, police motorcycles and more. Free BBQ, ice cream and dunk tank too.
Upcoming
NFEC Clothing Swap
The North Fork Environmental Council hosts its third annual clothing swap on Monday, Aug. 3 at Borghese Vineyard from 6 to 8 p.m.
Health
Eleven Suffolk mosquito samples positive for West Nile virus
Suffolk County health officials said 11 mosquito samples collected earlier this month have tested positive for West Nile virus.
Weather
Flood watch issued for Suffolk as slow-moving storm could bring 2-3 inches of rain
(Updated) A flood watch is in effect for northeast and southeast Suffolk from 8 p.m. Tuesday through 2 p.m. Wednesday.
Pulaski Street School
Pulaski students launch ‘Riverhead Air Force’ win honors at L.I. Drone Competition
The 'Riverhead Air Force' drone racing team formed by Pulaski Street School's makerspace club competed in a competition in Seaford.
Government
Riverhead police highlight new local law regulating e-bikes and e-scooters
Riverhead Town Police are reminding residents of a newly enacted local law regulating e-bikes and e-scooters, including age limits, helmet requirements, speed restrictions and where the devices may be used.
