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Run for the Ridley 5K

by Oct 11, 2025
Join the 28th Annual 5K Run for the Ridley, organized by the New York Marine Rescue Center. The race is set to take place on Oct. 18 beginning at 8 a.m. he event aims to raise funds for the center’s cold stun sea turtle rescue and rehabilitation program,

Riverhead candidates night set for Oct. 16

by Oct 11, 2025
The Greater Calverton Civic Association and the Wading River Civic Association invite the public to attend their candidates night Thursday, Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. at Riley Avenue Elementary School in Calverton.

Riverhead Country Fair is canceled this year due to impending coastal storm

by Oct 10, 2025
With a nor'easter forecast to bring high winds, steady rain and coastal flooding to the region Sunday, Riverhead Country Fair organizers have decided to call it off this year.

A Few Good Men opens at North Fork Community Theatre Friday, Oct. 10

by Oct 9, 2025
North Fork Community Theatre presents Aaron Sorkin’s play, A Few Good Men, opening Friday night, Oct. 10 in Mattituck.

Update: Riverhead Country Fair canceled this year due to storm forecast for Sunday

by Oct 9, 2025
The Riverhead Country Fair has been canceled this year due to the coastal storm in the forecast Sunday, which is expected to bring high winds, steady rain and coastal flooding.

Kerry Kearney headlines Riverhead Blues Festival Saturday at Polish Hall

by Oct 7, 2025
The Riverhead Blues Festival is back this year with Kerry Kearney headlining a night of “Blues for a Brighter House,” a special fundraiser for Ronald McDonald House. 

Islanders come to Riverhead for daily practice Sunday at Veterans Memorial Park bubble rink

by Oct 6, 2025
Photos: New York Islanders had their daily practice Sunday at the Eddie Westfall bubble rink in Veterans Memorial Park in Calverton. Peconic Wildcats players and Westfall himself were on hand to watch the action.

Photos: Jamesport F.D. open house

by Oct 5, 2025
Jamesport Fire Department held a fire safety open house Saturday morning that featured demonstrations of extinguishing a vehicle fire, extricating a victim from a vehicle and more. Photo gallery.

Lions Club hosts ‘service carnival’ at the Suffolk

by Oct 2, 2025
The Lions Club’s Service Carnival will bring together local nonprofits and prospective volunteers at the Suffolk Theater on Oct. 19.

STOP throwing out pollutants: free collection day

by Oct 2, 2025
Riverhead residents: Here's your chance to safely dispose of household hazardous wastes, including electronics, free of charge at a special collection day on Saturday, Oct. 18, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Riverhead Highway Department.