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Alive on 25 is back: photos

by Aug 7, 2026
Alive on 25 returned to downtown Riverhead Thursday evening. Photo gallery.

Riverhead Police host National Night out celebration: photos

by Aug 5, 2026
Riverhead police officers cooked burgers, and hot dogs and served ice cream at the National Night Out celebration Tuesday evening. Photo gallery.

Food, fellowship and fun at Ukrainian Catholic Church annual barbecue

by Aug 4, 2026
Photos of Sunday's barbecue at St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church in Riverhead.

Cardboard boats race — and sink — in Riverhead: photos and results

by Aug 2, 2026
Can a seaworthy craft be constructed from only cardboard, duct tape and paint? Lots of people had fun finding out yesterday in Riverhead. Photos.

Riverhead salutes retiring officer at the end of his 30-year career

by Jul 29, 2026
The Riverhead Police Department honored Officer Michael Mowdy Wednesday afternoon as he left headquarters for the last time in uniform.

National Night Out event takes place Aug. 4 at Riverhead Town Hall campus

by Jul 29, 2026
The free community event offers a chance to meet police officers, see K-9 and drone demonstrations, police motorcycles and more. Free BBQ, ice cream and dunk tank too.

NFEC Clothing Swap

by Jul 29, 2026
The North Fork Environmental Council hosts its third annual clothing swap on Monday, Aug. 3 at Borghese Vineyard from 6 to 8 p.m.

Paddlers battle on the Peconic

by Jul 26, 2026
Paddle Battle 2026 took place on the Peconic River July 25, 2026 with stand-up paddleboarders, kayakers and canoes of all ages competing in in 2.5- and 5-mile races. Photo gallery.

Comedy, romance, trickery: Northeast Stage brings Shakespeare to Grangebel Park

by Jul 25, 2026
Northeast Stage brought All's Well That Ends Well to Grangebel Park Thursday evening, as part of its 2026 Shakespeare in the Park Series. Photo gallery.

Riverhead filmmaker and photographer offer free photos and videos at downtown ‘Media Pop-Up’

by Jul 20, 2026
Riverhead filmmaker Rosario Rodriguez and photographer Carlos Gonzalez will offer free professional photos and short videos Friday evening at Victoria’s Helado on East Main Streett..