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North Fork Pride caps month of parades and events across the island

by Jun 2, 2026
North Fork Pride returns to Greenport June 27, capping a month of Pride events across Long Island.

Classic cars roll into Riverhead to raise money for Ukraine

by Jun 1, 2026
A 1930 Duesenberg Model J stole the show at the Peconic Bay Region Antique Automobile Club 'Blessing of the Cars' Saturday, held to benefit the people of Ukraine. Photo gallery,

Riverhead’s chalk-art festival turns 30

by Jun 1, 2026
Scenes from the 30th annual Mosaic street-painting festival Sunday.
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Community blood drive set for June 2

by May 29, 2026
A community blood drive will be held at the Riverhead Fire Department on Tuesday, June 2, from 1 to 6 p.m.

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

by May 29, 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.
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Emergency preparedness training offered in Jamesport

by May 29, 2026
Free emergency preparedness training will be offered June 11 at the Jamesport Meeting House. Advance registration is required.

NJROTC to host car wash May 31

by May 28, 2026
Riverhead High School NJROTC cadets will hold a fundraising car wash on Sunday, May 31 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Riverhead Building Supply on Pulaski Street in Riverhead, across from Stotzky Park.

Satchel Paige game at forgotten Riverhead stadium inspires local history project

by May 26, 2026
A forgotten Riverhead stadium where Satchel Paige pitched in 1950 inspired a new effort to preserve local stories before they disappear.

Scaled-back Memorial Day ceremony takes place after rain stops Monday afternoon

by May 26, 2026
A scaled-back ceremony Monday in observance of Memorial Day took place at the war monument outside Pulaski Street Intermediate School. Photos.

Memorial Day parade, ceremonies canceled due to weather forecast

by May 24, 2026
The Memorial Day parade and ceremonies scheduled for Monday in Riverhead are canceled due to anticipated inclement weather.