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Wading River Eagle Scout candidate builds information kiosk for town nature preserve

by Jan 15, 2026
Wading River Eagle Scout candidate Anthony Mango built an information kiosk at Riverhead’s Sound Avenue Nature Preserve.

‘May peace prevail on Earth’ — Rotary peace pole proposed for town property in Riverhead

by Jan 13, 2026
Riverhead officials discussed siting a Rotary peace pole, a multilingual monument bearing the message “May peace prevail on Earth.”

Riverhead Republicans to screen supervisor candidates Jan. 24

by Jan 12, 2026
The Riverhead Republican Committee is asking anyone interested in running for town supervisor

Volunteer expo set for Jan. 17

by Jan 12, 2026
The Heart of Riverhead Civic Association will host its 4th Annual Volunteer Expo, in honor and in advance of MLK Jr Day of Service, on Saturday, Jan. 17 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Riverhead Free Library.

Meet the new supervisor at Heart of Riverhead Civic meeting Jan. 17

by Jan 12, 2026
Supervisor Jerry Halpin will attend the Heart of Riverhead Civic Association meeting at Riverhead Free Library on Saturday, Jan. 17 at...

State Police funeral in Riverhead honors retired Sgt. Michael Piro, who served at Ground Zero

by Jan 11, 2026
Sgt. Michael Piro, 63, is the 39th member of the New York State Police to die from an illness resulting from the 9/11 attacks.

Candlelight vigil in Riverhead mourns Minneapolis woman killed by ICE agent

by Jan 10, 2026
Residents gathered at Riverhead Town Hall Friday evening for a candlelight vigil honoring Renee Nicole Good, killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis.

‘Shine A Light’ vigil to take place in Riverhead Friday evening at 6 p.m.

by Jan 9, 2026
The vigils across the East End will remember Renee Good the Minneapolis woman who was shot dead by a federal agent Wednesday morning.

In role reversal, Riverhead ambulance calls on community: ‘Help us grow’

by Jan 9, 2026
RVAC, which has been answering Riverhead's calls for help for 48 years, is calling on the community for help meeting its goal of building a new facility without taxpayer dollars.

WRFD ‘Stuff-A-Bus’ food drive fills shelves at six local pantries

by Jan 8, 2026
Six local pantries were “filled to capacity” following the delivery of food collected during the Wading River Fire Department’s Christmas  "Stuff-A-Bus" campaign.