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Former Star Confectionery owner’s second act: making chocolate at Southampton luncheonette
The former owner of Star Confectionery on Main Street in Riverhead is happily making chocolate candy again. He teamed up with lifelong friend Mark Parash, who owns Sip ’n Soda in Southampton, to produce the chocolate Easter candy that generations of Star Confectionery fans loved.
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Ukrainian Catholic Church in Riverhead marks fourth anniversary of Russian invasion
Community members gathered last night at St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church in Riverhead for a solemn service marking the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
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Lions Club Annual St. Patrick’s Day dinner
The Riverhead Lions Club will hold its annual St. Patrick’s Day dinner party with music, bagpipes and dancers. Enjoy a classic St. Patrick's Day dinner of corned beef and cabbage, Irish music, bagpipes, dancers, and a 50/50 raffle. Dinner includes dessert and coffee or tea. (Cash bar.)
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Leprechaun Leap in South Jamesport
The Leprechaun Leap, a fundraiser for the Jamesport St. Patrick's Day Parade, will take place on Saturday, March 14 in South...
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History talk: Long Island women in the American Revolution
Historian Natalie A. Naylor presents a talk on the experiences and roles of Long Island women during the American Revolution.
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East End Emerald Society’s Grand Marshal Ball
The East End Emerald Society will host the Grand Marshal Ball on Friday, March 6 at the Vineyards Caterers, on Main Road in Aquebogue, beginning at 6 p.m.
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Community blood drive slated for March 3
The Riverhead Fire Department will host a community blood drive with the New York Blood Center on Tuesday, March 3 from 1 to 7 p.m. Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are welcome.
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‘Vigil for Justice’ and ‘ICE Out’ protest planned in Riverhead Feb. 27 and 28
A “Vigil for Justice” and an “ICE Out Protest Party” are planned in Riverhead this weekend.
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‘America and the Black Vote’ program is postponed due to weather conditions
The “America and the Black Vote” program scheduled for this evening at Riverhead Free Library has been postponed due to snow in today's forecast and ongoing slippery conditions, organizers announced.
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Rev. Cynthia Liggon is installed as senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Riverhead
First Baptist Church of Riverhead celebrated the installation Saturday of its new senior pastor, the Rev. Cynthia Liggon.
