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Riverhead police hold ‘Coffee with a Cop’ at four locations across town

by Oct 3, 2026
Riverhead police officers invite residents to Coffee with a Cop, Wednesday morning, Oct. 7 from 9 to 11 a.m. at four local businesses across town.

SNAP recipients may reapply as new work-rule period begins

by Oct 1, 2026
New York begins a new three-year tracking period for SNAP work requirements Oct. 1, allowing some people who lost benefits under the prior period to reapply.

Nor’easter doesn’t stop North Fork Breast Health Coalition’s 28th Annual 5K

by Sep 29, 2026
Despite rainy, windy weather from a lingering nor'easter, a good crowd turned out Sunday for the North Fork Breast Health Coalition's 28th annual 5K walk at Tanger Outlets in Riverhead.

Wading River firefighter named District 1 Volunteer Firefighter of the Year

by Sep 19, 2026
Wading River Fire Department First Lieutenant Matthew Jakubowsky was honored by the County Legislature for his achievements as a Wading River volunteer firefighter.

Riverhead to hold lottery for bow-hunting on town lands Thursday

by Sep 15, 2026
Bow-hunters can enter Riverhead Town's 2026 lottery in person at Town Hall on Sept. 17, with slots available at EPCAL, Sound Avenue and Middle Road properties.

Youth division winners top 110 anglers in Riverhead’s 29th Annual Snapper Tournament

by Sep 13, 2026
Three youth anglers swept the top spots in Riverhead’s annual snapper tournament Saturday, each landing a 10-inch-plus snapper. Photo gallery.

Artists paint U.S. flag mural on LIRR car for Sept. 11 anniversary in Riverhead

by Sep 12, 2026
Street artists Patrick Voorhees and Zach Sieglinger of Medford returned to the Railroad Museum of Long Island to paint a Sept. 11 memorial mural marking the attacks' 25th anniversary.

Flanders honors 9/11 victims, first responders and firefighters at annual service

by Sep 12, 2026
A memorial wreath was laid at the base of a monument made from steel recovered at the World Trade Center site as Flanders honored the victims and first responders of 9/11 Friday evening.

‘Even in the aftermath of unimaginable loss, there still can be hope’: Reeves Park marks 9/11

by Sep 12, 2026
Local residents gathered Friday evening at 9/11 Memorial Park on Sound Avenue to mark the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, sharing memories of lost loved ones.

Riverhead marks 25th anniversary of 9/11 with ceremony in Calverton

by Sep 11, 2026
Riverhead Town's annual 9/11 memorial ceremony drew a large crowd to Calverton Friday, where speakers shared vivid memories of the attacks that shook the nation in 2001.