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Officers honored for fast actions to avert tragedy at Riverhead street fair
Two Riverhead police officers and a traffic control officer were honored Tuesday night for their quick response to a speeding driver at the Polish Town Fair Sunday, which officials said prevented injuries to fairgoers and vendors.
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Witamy! Riverhead celebrates Polish heritage with annual festival: photos
Riverhead's Polish Town was filled with music, food, dancing and red-and-white pride Saturday on opening day of the annual Polish Town Fair and Festival. Photo gallery.
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Historic marker memorializes site of deadly 1926 train crash in Calverton
The Railroad Museum of Long Island today unveiled a marker at the site of a horrific train crash in Calverton on Aug. 13, 1926 that killed six people, including two young children.
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A cruise through early American history, as told by Long Island’s lights
Lighthouses were important infrastructure for navigation and often had military significance in times of war. The lights of the eastern Long Island Sound are no different.
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Newly renovated Episcopal church in Riverhead rededicated as Iglesia San Francisco
The former Grace Episcopal Church in Riverhead, once slated for demolition by the Episcopal Diocese of Long Island, was rededicated by the diocese Sunday as the home of Iglesia San Francisco.
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Cardboard boats race — and sink — in Riverhead: photos and results
Can a seaworthy craft be constructed from only cardboard, duct tape and paint? Lots of people had fun finding out yesterday in Riverhead. Photos.
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Riverhead salutes retiring officer at the end of his 30-year career
The Riverhead Police Department honored Officer Michael Mowdy Wednesday afternoon as he left headquarters for the last time in uniform.
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Paddlers battle on the Peconic
Paddle Battle 2026 took place on the Peconic River July 25, 2026 with stand-up paddleboarders, kayakers and canoes of all ages competing in in 2.5- and 5-mile races. Photo gallery.
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Comedy, romance, trickery: Northeast Stage brings Shakespeare to Grangebel Park
Northeast Stage brought All's Well That Ends Well to Grangebel Park Thursday evening, as part of its 2026 Shakespeare in the Park Series. Photo gallery.
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Riverhead filmmaker and photographer offer free photos and videos at downtown ‘Media Pop-Up’
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..
