Julia-Anna Searson
Julia-Anna is a Riverhead native and a recent graduate of Stony Brook University, with a degree in Biology and minor in Anthropology.
Roanoke Avenue Elementary School
Riverhead elementary students host annual toy drive for patients at Stony Brook Children’s Hospital
Second grade students at Riverhead's Roanoke Elementary School spread holiday cheer by giving toy donations to pediatric patients at Stony Brook Children's...
Community News
Riverfront menorah lighting to mark the first night of Hanukkah Sunday
Temple Israel of Riverhead invites the community to come together for a menorah lighting on the Peconic Riverfront Sunday evening to celebrate Hanukkah.
Upcoming
Donate blood at Flanders Fire Department’s blood drive on Jan. 4
Start the new year by giving the gift of life at Flanders Fire Department Headquarters on Saturday, Jan. 4 2020 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Board of Education
Additional meetings for capital bond proposal announced by Riverhead Board of Education
Three more public meetings to discuss the capital bond proposal have been announced by the Riverhead Board of Education. Questions, comments and concerns from the public will be heard and discussed by community members and board of education members.
News
Calverton sand mine operator wants to expand mine downward — to 89 ft. below groundwater
CMA Mine, which has a permit to mine a 20-acre site on the southwest corner of Osborn and Youngs avenues, wants to expand the mine vertically, by digging to a depth of 100 feet — 89 feet below the groundwater table — and constructing an 8.5-acre lake.
Business
One-stop shop for CBD products opens in Wading River
Christian Vergara opened Noid Botanicals storefront in Wading River with a mission to educate consumers about the healing value of CBD and how to research the product before using it.
News
Town park upgrades coming
Permanent pickleball courts, new playground equipment, water at dog parks and a new hamlet park in Jamesport are among the projects authorized by the town board this week.
News
Amid controversy over block grant application, local food pantry is left out
Riverhead Town omitted a local church food pantry from its Community Development Block Grant funding application, with board members and community development department staff at odds over the request.
News
If at first you don’t succeed: Four-year supervisor term set for another public hearing
Voters have rejected the idea of a four-year term for the town supervisor three times since 2005. A town board majority voted today to call a new public hearing on the proposal. It will be held Dec. 17.
Community News
Stuff-the-Trailer for Kait’s Angels
Residents can help make the holiday special for local families in need by donating unwrapped toys, gifts for children, and other items at East on Main in Mattituck for the restaurant’s “Stuff-the-Trailer” charity event for Kait’s Angels.
