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Riverhead Medal of Honor recipient Garfield Langhorn to be reinterred at Calverton National Cemetery

by Jun 23, 2026
PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Jr., Riverhead’s Medal of Honor recipient, will be reinterred July 3 at Calverton National Cemetery.

With trucks, heavy equipment and a giant sand pile to play on, what’s not to love?

by Jun 21, 2026
Riverhead Highway Department's truck show featured a display of big trucks and heavy equipment, a giant sand pile for playing on and free refreshments.

Celebrating freedom for all

by Jun 19, 2026
Juneteenth celebrates freedom and marks the day in 1865 when Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, to enforce the Emancipation Proclamation — more than two years after it was issued.

Riverhead roots shaped Rashad Robinson’s fight for justice and change

by Jun 18, 2026
Riverhead native Rashad Robinson’s new book offers a strategy for social change rooted in lessons he first learned growing up here.

Audition call for ‘Come From Away’

by Jun 17, 2026
Riverhead Faculty and Community Theater will hold auditions in July for its upcoming production of “Come From Away.”

Riverhead H.S. Class of 1986 reunion set for July 25

by Jun 17, 2026
Riverhead High School's Class of 1986 will hold its 40-year class reunion celebration Saturday, July 25 at Polish Hall in Riverhead

Riverhead Elks honors U.S. Flag with ceremony, student essay contest

by Jun 15, 2026
Riverhead Elks honored winners of its annual Flag Day Essay Contest during Flag Day ceremonies at the lodge Sunday afternoon.

Historic Wading River hosts Duck Pond Day

by Jun 15, 2026
Wading River's beloved street fair drew a nice crowd to the historic hamlet's business district for food, vendors, entertainment and family fun.

Riverhead Highway Department truck show for kids returns June 20

by Jun 8, 2026
The free event gives children a chance to see highway department trucks and equipment up close.

Celebrating Riverhead’s agricultural heritage: Plow Day at L.I. Antique Power Association

by Jun 7, 2026
The Long Island Antique Power Association celebrated Riverhead's agricultural heritage last Sunday with "Plow Day." Photo gallery.