RiverheadLOCAL
Crime
Police seek man wanted in Stop & Shop grocery theft in Riverhead
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Riverhead Town police are seeking the public’s help to identify a man they say stole about $995 worth of groceries from Stop & Shop on Old Country Road on July 20.
Real Estate
Real estate transfers: Aug. 21, 2026
What’s the local real estate market doing? Stay up to date on the latest trends with the title transfers report for Riverhead Town and adjacent hamlets in Southampton Town.
Crime
Suffolk Police charge Wading River woman after alleged underage alcohol sale at Eastport gas station
Suffolk County Police said a Wading River woman was charged Saturday after an alleged underage alcohol sale during an enforcement operation at the Mobil station on Montauk Highway in Eastport.
Obituaries
Janice Chew, 76
Janice Chew of Mattituck died Aug. 13, 2026, at home. She was 76 years old.
Obituaries
Barbara “Bashia” Miller, 89
Barbara “Bashia” Miller of Southold died Aug. 12, 2026, at home. She was 89 years old.
Upcoming
12th Annual Back-to-School Giveaway takes place Aug. 29
LIR Clothing and Official Members will host the 12th Annual Back 2 School Giveaway Saturday, Aug. 29, beginning at 2 p.m. at Doctors Path Community Park.
Upcoming
Free pediatric dental care at Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine
Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine will offer free pediatric dental care during Give Kids a Smile Day Thursday, Aug. 27, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the dental school.
Obituaries
Allen J. Luce, 73
Allen J. Luce of Riverhead died Aug. 17, 2026, at Kanis Hospice Center. He was 73 years old.
Breaking News
Riverhead woman charged after driving toward Polish Festival crowd, police say
Riverhead police charged a 34-year-old woman after they said she drove at high speed toward the Polish Festival and struck a marked police vehicle.
Community News
Witamy! Riverhead celebrates Polish heritage with annual festival: photos
Riverhead's Polish Town was filled with music, food, dancing and red-and-white pride Saturday on opening day of the annual Polish Town Fair and Festival. Photo gallery.
