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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.

‘Lucky 17’ held the Queen of Hearts, bringing new Moose member a $50,000 payoff

by Jan 29, 2020
A brand new member of the Women of the Moose Lodge in Riverhead hit the Queen of Hearts jackpot last week, netting a $50,000 payday.

Audrey H. Hazzard, 66

by Jan 28, 2020
Audrey H. Hazzard of Riverhead died at her home on Jan. 28, 2020. She was 66 years old. She...

Arthur V. Krafve, 75

by Jan 28, 2020
Arthur V. Krafve of Riverhead died on Jan. 24, 2020. He was 75 years old. The family will receive...

Wally Backman found not guilty after trial in Riverhead

by Jan 24, 2020
L.I. Ducks manager Wally Backman was acquitted after a four-day criminal trial in Riverhead Justice Court.

L.I. Ducks manager and former Mets star Wally Backman’s criminal trial underway in Riverhead

by Jan 21, 2020
The criminal trial of L.I. Ducks manager and former N.Y. Mets second baseman Wally Backman on charges of harassment and criminal mischief got underway in Riverhead Town Justice Court today.

Lana Y. Randall, 59

by Jan 16, 2020
Lana Y. Randall of Riverhead died on Jan. 9, 2020 at Southside Hospital in Bay Shore. She was 59 years old.

Outpouring of love for Ruby June continues

by Jan 14, 2020
Ruby June Cotter touched others' hearts as she waited for a heart donor to save her life. Now she's home after a successful transplant surgery just before Christmas. Locals continue to rally to support her young parents.

Local sixth-grader hopes to better the world, one rally at a time

by Jan 13, 2020
A climate action rally organized by an 11-year-old Lea Rodger, who said she was inspired by activist Greta Thunberg, drew nearly 50 people to downtown Riverhead Saturday.

Boutique with a cause: opportunities for people on the autism spectrum

by Jan 6, 2020
Stacey Wohl, opened Be(Cause), a boutique in Wading River with a unique mission: to provide employment opportunities for people with autism.

Daniel W. Byrne, 89

by Dec 19, 2019
Daniel W. Byrne of Riverhead died on Dec. 12, 2019 at East End Hospice- Kanas Center. He was 89 years old.