News
Business
Downtown Riverhead BID unveils new branding strategy, mission statement
Riverhead BID group is rolling out a new branding and marketing strategy aimed at positioning downtown Riverhead as a year-round destination.
Government
Planners question council member’s proposal to add retail, trade shops to Main Road corridor
Council Member Bob Kern proposes a code change to expand permitted uses along Main Road between Doctors Path and Rt. 105. .
Politics
Federal judge delays conference in even-year elections lawsuit
A federal judge delayed the next conference in the even-year elections lawsuit to weigh how a new U.S. Supreme Court voting-rights ruling could affect the case.
Government
Suffolk, Riverhead officials to Navy: ‘Clean up your mess’ in Calverton
Suffolk and Riverhead officials are demanding Navy action on groundwater contamination spreading from the former Grumman site in Calverton.
Environment
Habitat restoration, trail improvements completed at Broad Cove Preserve in Aquebogue
Broad Cove Preserve in Aquebogue has been added to the NYS Birding Trail after habitat restoration and trail improvements. Photos of the preserve.
Government
Riverhead Sewer District biosolids project cost rises again: Town Board May 5 meeting wrap
The price tag of the Riverhead Sewer District’s biosolids reduction project has increased to approximately $21.1 million, more than double its original estimated cost.
Government
A ‘game changer’: Plans for East End Arts campus unveiled
Plans for a redesigned East End Arts campus in downtown Riverhead drew praise from Town Board members Thursday.
Government
Open space acquisition of South Jamesport parcel falls through: County Exec Romaine
Deal to preserve Peconic Farms property in South Jamesport falls through amidst controversy over possible recreation use.
Government
Riverhead advances zoning proposal in conflict with comprehensive plan
Town Board held a public hearing on a code amendment pushed by business committee that contradicts the town's new comp plan.
Health
PBMC earns second consecutive ‘A’ grade for patient safety
Peconic Bay Medical Center has earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group for the second consecutive grading cycle.
