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Business
East End Realtors association challenges proposed merger with larger, island-wide group
An East End Realtor association’s lawsuit challenges a proposed LIBOR merger amid disputes over leadership, competition and control of its records.
Government
Hearing held on federal block grant requests: Oct. 6 Town Board meeting wrap
A rundown of actions taken by the Riverhead Town Board at its Oct. 6 meeting: hearings held, resolutions passed, public comments.
Government
Riverhead seeks developers for ‘destination attraction’ at former science center site
Riverhead Town is issuing a request for proposals for the redevelopment and operation of 'a destination attraction' at 111 East Main Street on the west side of the town square.
Government
Riverhead demands easements, permits for SCWA water main along Main Road
The Riverhead Town Board voted unanimously Tuesday to require the Suffolk County Water Authority's proposed North Fork water main along Main Road to comply with town zoning and land-use rules.
Business
Town takes step toward possible purchase of Calverton parcel proposed for cannabis facility
The Riverhead Town Board voted unanimously Tuesday to obtain an appraisal of 1458 Middle Road in Calverton, an initial step toward a possible purchase of the property for preservation.
Business
Residents press Riverhead IDA on undisclosed value of 20-year hotel tax abatement
The Riverhead IDA closed its hearing without deciding on a 20-year tax break for a proposed Town Square hotel, with its chairman announcing another public hearing once a tax agreement is prepared.
Government
Suffolk supervisors seek changes to state property tax cap as costs rise
As towns prepare their 2027 budgets, a bipartisan group of Suffolk supervisors is pressing Albany to adjust the 2% property tax cap and to fund new mandates imposed on municipalities.
Business
Hanover Bank bets on Riverhead’s redevelopment with new Osborn Avenue branch
A new competitor is entering Riverhead's banking market as Hanover Bank opens a business banking center Monday on Osborn Avenue, led by longtime Long Island banker Kevin O'Connor.
Real Estate
Riverhead real estate transfer report: Oct. 2, 2026
Keep an eye on trends in local real estate values with the weekly report of real estate title transfers in Riverhead Town and adjacent hamlets in Southampton Town. Here's this week's report from Suffolk Vision title service.
Politics
Halpin and Rothwell to face off at three Riverhead civic forums
Three candidate forums scheduled Oct. 15, 17 and 21 will give Riverhead residents a chance to hear from supervisor candidates Jerry Halpin and Ken Rothwell.
