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County approves purchase of 6-acre ‘Venezia Square’ site in Wading River

by Jul 15, 2026
Suffolk will purchase the 6.34 acres of vacant land on Route 25A, slated for commercial development that drew community opposition for two decades..

Doroski seeks recovery of more than $230,000 Suffolk paid in Even Year Election lawsuit

by Jul 14, 2026
A Suffolk legislator wants the county attorney to recover more than $230,000 paid toward a federal challenge now proceeding without government plaintiffs.

Riverhead to reconvene helicopter noise task force as residents’ complaints mount

by Jul 10, 2026
Riverhead's helicopter noise task force will convene July 16 to discuss current problems as the FAA rule governing helicopter routes across the East End is set to expire July 29.

Rep. Nick LaLota presents $2.25M check for Calverton water main extension

by Jul 10, 2026
The federal funding will help connect 28 Calverton homes with private wells threatened by contamination from the former Grumman site.

Riverhead approves voluntary retirement incentives for 53 eligible town employees

by Jul 9, 2026
The Riverhead Town Board voted unanimously Tuesday to ratify voluntary retirement incentive agreements with three town employee unions, a cost-cutting measure the town hopes will save between $500,000 and $800,000.

Riverhead Town Board adopts sweeping changes to outlet zoning code: July 7 meeting wrap-up

by Jul 9, 2026
Riverhead significantly changed its code to allow many more uses in its outlet center zoning district, removing restrictions that Tanger said made it difficult to attract tenants to its Riverhead center.

Suffolk plans aerial mosquito larvicide treatments in Riverhead, Flanders and Southold

by Jul 8, 2026
Suffolk County plans aerial mosquito larvicide treatments over marsh areas in Riverhead, Flanders, Southampton and Southold July 8-10.

Riverhead opens yard waste facilities to all town residents for storm debris disposal

by Jul 8, 2026
Riverhead's Youngs Avenue yard waste facilities are open to all town residents for storm debris disposal today through Sunday, July 12. No sticker is required.

Riverhead to step up parking enforcement with handheld ticketing devices

by Jul 7, 2026
Riverhead plans to step up downtown parking enforcement using handheld ticketing devices that will allow motorists to respond online.

Alive on 25 postponed due to aftermath of July 4 storm and continuing rain

by Jul 6, 2026
Residents and businesses are still working to recover from the July 4 storm that knocked out power across town, even as heavy rains continue to fall.