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Riverhead PAL football announces indoor winter clinic

by Dec 24, 2025
The 10-week clinic will focus on fundamentals, skill development, and position-specific instruction.

Locals come together to spread holiday cheer to neighbors in need

by Dec 22, 2025
‘Tis the season for giving — and locals across Riverhead have been doing their part in the spirit of the holiday season. 

Southampton Town police to hold 2026 civilian police academy beginning Jan. 15

by Dec 18, 2025
The Southampton Town Police Department is taking applications for its 2026 Civilian Police Academy.

Riverhead care worker receives state Code of Conduct Award from NYS Justice Center

by Dec 18, 2025
Shaunice Faines of East End Disability Associates has been honored by the NYS Justice Center for ethical, person-centered disability services.

Riverhead signs contract to sell the Vail-Leavitt Music Hall

by Dec 16, 2025
Riverhead Town on Tuesday inked a contract of sale with The Jazz Loft, agreeing to sell the historic Vail-Leavitt Music Hall for $150,000.

Spreading Christmas cheer to kids in need: local toy drives collect hundreds of toys

by Dec 16, 2025
Christmas will be brighter for kids at Roanoke  Avenue Elementary School, thanks to the efforts of local residents, spearheaded by Riverhead Highway Superintendent Mike Zaleski. 

Roads ‘hazardous’ this morning; Riverhead highway chief urges people to postpone travel

by Dec 14, 2025
The National Weather Service now forecasts accumulations of 4 to 6 inches in eastern Suffolk County, with locally higher totals possible. 

‘Outstanding’ again: Riverhead NJROTC eyes repeat Distinguished Unit honor

by Dec 11, 2025
Riverhead High School’s NJROTC unit earned an “outstanding” rating at its Area Manager’s Inspection as enrollment surges to 179 cadets. Photo gallery.

Distraction-free schools law brings more focus, student engagement to Riverhead classrooms

by Dec 10, 2025
Riverhead teachers and students say New York’s bell-to-bell cellphone ban is cutting distractions and bringing more focus to class.

Christmas comes early for 30 Riverhead kids at ‘Shop with a Cop’ event Monday evening

by Dec 9, 2025
The Riverhead Target store was abuzz with excitement Monday evening, as 30 children arrived there to “Shop with a Cop” for the holidays.