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Julia-Anna is a Riverhead native and a recent graduate of Stony Brook University, with a degree in Biology and minor in Anthropology.

William A. Meyer, 87

by Feb 14, 2020
William A. Meyer of Aquebogue died on Feb. 13 at his home. He was 87 years old. He...

Riverhead celebrates Black History Month

by Feb 13, 2020
Community members young and old gathered together to celebrate Black History Month Wednesday night at Riverhead High School with music, dance, poetry and song.

Students at Riley Avenue Elementary School raise money for Australia’s fire relief fund

by Feb 12, 2020
Riley Avenue's students spent hours making more than 700 origami "Kindness Koala" bookmarks to sell and donate the proceeds for Australia's fire...

Roanoke students send veterans their love for Valentine’s Day

by Feb 11, 2020
SSgt. Christopher Clay of the 106th Rescue Wing, an Air Force veteran who served in the Middle East, visited with the student council at Roanoke Avenue Elementary School Monday and received a box of Valentines made by students for veterans.

Meet the grand marshal of the seventh annual Jamesport St. Patrick’s Day parade

by Feb 10, 2020
Riverhead community development administrator Dawn Thomas will be the grand marshal of the Jamesport St. Patrick’s Day parade this year — the first woman to have the honor.

Twenty-five bikes and five bike stations to be deployed in Riverhead this spring

by Feb 6, 2020
Riverhead residents will be able to rent bicycles and ride around town beginning this spring through Suffolk County's ride-share program.

Town board creates joint task force with school district, considers term limits for appointed boards

by Feb 5, 2020
Here's a rundown of actions taken at the Feb. 4 Riverhead Town Board meeting.

NYSUT officials on ‘Fund Our Future’ tour in Riverhead hear about overcrowded, under-resourced public schools

by Feb 3, 2020
Riverhead administrators, teachers, staff, PTO leaders and parents spoke frankly to NYSUT officials about the real consequences of the district's foundation aid deficit.

Laura Ann Tague, 57

by Jan 30, 2020
Laura Ann Tague of Riverhead died on Jan. 29, 2020 at North Shore University Hospital. She was 57 years old.

Future of town’s loose-leaf pickup service in doubt

by Jan 30, 2020
Riverhead’s loose-leaf pickup service may soon be a thing of the past, forcing homeowners to find alternatives to the free service historically provided by the town highway department.