News
Government
Affordable housing plan on Northville Turnpike gets $3.67 million from state fund
The $56 million Northville Commons project in Riverhead has been awarded $3.67 million from the state's Long Island Investment Fund as a change-of-zone application remains pending before the town.
Government
State seeks federal funds to help Long Island recover from September storm
Federal recovery funding could flow to Long Island governments and nonprofits if President Trump approves Gov. Kathy Hochul's request for a major disaster declaration after September's nor'easter.
Government
New express bus service connects Riverhead to Hicksville for $2.25
Suffolk County Transit has launched a weekday express bus route, offering commuters limited-stop service along the Long Island Expressway between Riverhead and Hicksville.
Government
Brookhaven commits $850,000 to Wading River duck ponds restoration as towns advance joint effort
Brookhaven has committed $850,000 toward restoring the Wading River duck ponds, advancing a joint effort with Riverhead to dredge accumulated sediment, replace failing bulkheads and control polluted stormwater flowing into the ponds.
Government
New York’s heating assistance program opens Nov. 2 with higher benefits
New York heating assistance program opens Nov. 2 with higher benefits for delivered fuel
Business
Riverhead Farmers Market returns with a new nonprofit operator and a home at Hallockville
Riverhead’s winter farmers market will open Nov. 7 at Hallockville Museum Farm under the leadership of a longtime vendor who has formed a nonprofit dedicated to running it.
Government
Riverhead sets Dec. 1 hearing on environmental review of golf cottages zoning
A draft environmental study of proposed zoning changes that would allow up to 108 golf cottages across six golf courses will be the subject of a Dec. 1 public hearing before the Riverhead Town Board/
Real Estate
Latest real estate transfers
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.
Government
Solar and battery storage facility at Riverhead’s former landfill nearing completion, Kern says
A solar energy and battery storage facility on Riverhead Town's closed and capped Youngs Avenue landfill is 'days away from completion,' Council Member Bob Kern announced Thursday.
Politics
Riverhead voter guide 2026: Meet the candidates on your ballot
Compare the candidates, their priorities and the jobs they’re seeking in this guide to the races Riverhead voters will decide Nov. 3. Plus: local sample ballot.
