Community News

“Lots of really, really great things are happening here." Riverhead Schools Superintendent Dr. Aurelia Henriquez gave an update on the school district's goals and achievements to FRNCA Monday evening. Photo: Maria Piedrabuena

Tonya Gonzalez's fourth-graders at Phillips Avenue Elementary School received a shock when they came to school one day last week. Their classroom was filled with shipping boxes.

Peconic Bay Medical Center's cardiac rehab program helps patients regain health after a heart attack or surgery with exercise, physical therapy and good nutrition.

Downtown Riverhead’s community garden is starting its ninth season with brand-new garden beds, courtesy of Sheet Metal Air Rail Transportation Union Local 28.

Riverhead Charter School physical education teacher Robert Cook has been honored with a national “all-star teacher” award from Project Fit America, creators of an innovative fitness education program brought to local schools by Peconic Bay Medical Center.

Decorated World War II veteran Daniel De Francisco of Riverhead, who landed in Normandy, France on D-Day and was later injured in battle in Germany, died March 24, 2019 at age 94.

U.S. Navy E4 Klycia Cadore was one of 17 female service members and veterans who attended the "Operation Eagle Heart" dinner at Polish Hall Sunday evening.

Aquebogue Elementary School principal Phil Kent will retire in August after 31 years as an educator.

In honor of Women’s History Month, the Riverhead Anti-Bias Task Force is hosting a free screening of “On the Basis of Sex,” the critically acclaimed film about Ruth Bader Ginsburg. The screening will be followed by a discussion led by social activist and political organizer Lillian Clayman.

Are you brave enough to have your head shaved for a great cause? Volunteers willing to shed their locks to raise money for childhood cancer research can sign up for a shave at a March 31 St. Baldrick’s Day event being hosted by Long Ireland Beer Company.