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Riverhead area to mark 25th anniversary of Sept. 11 with memorial ceremonies

by Aug 25, 2026
Three public observances in Calverton, Reeves Park and Flanders will commemorate the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks and honor those who died, including local residents and first responders.

A Summer Soirée for the arts

by Aug 24, 2026
East End Arts & Humanities Council invites the community to its annual Summer Soirée on Saturday, August 29, 6-9 p.m. at Strong's Water Club & Marina in Mattituck.

Poetry Street set for Aug. 29, 2-4 p.m

by Aug 24, 2026
Poetry Street will present a live and Zoom poetry reading on Saturday, Aug. 29, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Riverhead Free Library, 330 Court St., Riverhead

Blues on the River concert Aug. 29

by Aug 24, 2026
“Blues on the River 2026” concert takes place Saturday, Aug. 29, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Grangebel Park on Peconic Avenue in Riverhead.

All aboard: Riverhead Railroad Festival returns Aug. 29 and 30

by Aug 24, 2026
The Railroad Museum of Long Island will host the Riverhead Railroad Festival on Saturday, Aug. 29, and Sunday, Aug. 30, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day at the museum’s Riverhead location, 416 Griffing Ave.

Officers honored for fast actions to avert tragedy at Riverhead street fair

by Aug 19, 2026
Two Riverhead police officers and a traffic control officer were honored Tuesday night for their quick response to a speeding driver at the Polish Town Fair Sunday, which officials said prevented injuries to fairgoers and vendors.

12th Annual Back-to-School Giveaway takes place Aug. 29

by Aug 18, 2026
LIR Clothing and Official Members will host the 12th Annual Back 2 School Giveaway Saturday, Aug. 29, beginning at 2 p.m. at Doctors Path Community Park.

Free pediatric dental care at Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine

by Aug 18, 2026
Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine will offer free pediatric dental care during Give Kids a Smile Day Thursday, Aug. 27, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the dental school.

Witamy! Riverhead celebrates Polish heritage with annual festival: photos

by Aug 16, 2026
Riverhead's Polish Town was filled with music, food, dancing and red-and-white pride Saturday on opening day of the annual Polish Town Fair and Festival. Photo gallery.

Historic marker memorializes site of deadly 1926 train crash in Calverton

by Aug 13, 2026
The Railroad Museum of Long Island today unveiled a marker at the site of a horrific train crash in Calverton on Aug. 13, 1926 that killed six people, including two young children.