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Riverhead filmmaker and photographer offer free photos and videos at downtown ‘Media Pop-Up’

by Jul 20, 2026
Riverhead filmmaker Rosario Rodriguez and photographer Carlos Gonzalez will offer free professional photos and short videos Friday evening at Victoria’s Helado on East Main Streett..

American Legion BBQ celebrates America’s 250th birthday

by Jul 18, 2026
American Legion Post 273 in Riverhead will host a family barbecue celebrating America’s 250th birthday on Sunday, Aug. 30 at the post on Hubbard Avenue.

Polish Town Fair returns Aug. 15-16

by Jul 18, 2026
The Polish Town Fair returns to Riverhead Aug. 15-16 with music, Polish food, pierogi contests, a parade and kids' activities.

Riverhead’s Alive on 25 summer block party returns

by Jul 18, 2026
Alive on 25 returns to Main Street in downtown Riverhead on Thursday evening Aug. 6, from 5 to 9 p.m.

Riverhead’s Cardboard Boat Race set for Aug. 1 on Peconic Riverfront

by Jul 18, 2026
The 2026 Riverhead Cardboard Boat Race will take place Saturday, Aug. 1, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the Peconic Riverfront in downtown Riverhead. The rain date is Sunday, Aug. 2.

Daughter of Dr. Peter Sultan donates grief-support packages to PBMC in memory of her father

by Jul 17, 2026
Elizabeth Sultan donated care packages to Peconic Bay Medical Center to comfort grieving patients and families in memory of her father.

Shakespeare comes to Grangebel Park July 23

by Jul 17, 2026
Shakespeare's All's Well That Ends Well will be performed by Northeast Stage at Grangebel Park on Thursday, July 23 at 7 p.m.

Jamesport fireworks display moved to Friday night due to Saturday’s weather forecast

by Jul 16, 2026
Jamesport Fire Department's fireworks show will now take place Friday night, instead of Saturday night, Jamesport Fire Chief Dan Doroski said Thursday.

Jamesport Fire Department celebrates summer with carnival, parade and fireworks

by Jul 16, 2026
Photos from the Jamesport Fire Department's parade and carnival Wednesday night.

Riverhead Fire Department honors Robert Szczepanik for 50 years of service

by Jul 15, 2026
Riverhead firefighter Robert Szczepanik was honored Tuesday for 50 years of service with Red Bird Hook and Ladder Company No. 1.