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Riverhead’s Old Time Jam Band’s music is ‘upbeat, happy’ — and contagious

by Feb 20, 2026
The Old Time Jam Band keeps Appalachian dance tunes alive with an upbeat, welcoming jam circle twice a month at Riverhead library.

Latino advocates urge Riverhead to adopt local law addressing public safety during ICE activity

by Feb 20, 2026
OLA urged Riverhead to consider a public safety law tied to ICE activity the organization is asking all East End towns and villages to adopt.

Riverhead Ukrainian parish invites community to memorial services marking four years since Russia’s full-scale invasion

by Feb 19, 2026
Riverhead’s Ukrainian Catholic church will mark the fourth anniversary of Russia’s invasion with Stations of the Cross and a memorial service.

A celebration of history and culture, and a call to overcome modern tribalism

by Feb 15, 2026
The Riverhead school district's Black History Month program Thursday featured dance, music, history, poetry and a compelling keynote speech. Photos.

Roanoke Avenue Elementary School students celebrate P.S. I Love You Day all week long

by Feb 13, 2026
Roanoke Avenue Elementary School students delivered 400 valentines to the Westhampton Care Center Thursday as part of a P.S. I Love You Day weeklong event.

Riverhead chef Jerry Dicecco hosts middle school French club culinary field trip

by Feb 11, 2026
Chef Jerry Dicecco hosted the Riverhead Middle School French Club for a culinary field trip, serving up frog legs, escargot, moules-frites and crème brûlée to 8th graders.

Riverhead Little League registration closes Feb. 15

by Feb 1, 2026
Here's how to register your child for the 2026 Riverhead Little League season.

The 20-year-old founder of Riverhead animal sanctuary knew at age 11 caring for animals was her life’s passion

by Feb 1, 2026
Currently pursuing her college degree in animal science, Claire DiMenna is providing a haven for 90 animals on a 70-acre former potato farm in Riverhead.

Riverhead police officers honored for saving life of a motorist after cardiac arrest behind the wheel

by Jan 31, 2026
Police officers from across the East End were honored at the Southampton Kiwanis 54th Police Officer of the Year banquet in Riverhead Friday night. Photo gallery.

Riverhead Senior Center open as warming center Friday due to extreme cold

by Jan 30, 2026
The Riverhead Senior Center at 60 Shade Tree Lane will be open until 4 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30, as a warming center amid extreme cold and subzero wind chills, town officials said.