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PBMC is planning a May 23 ribbon-cutting for its expanded emergency department
Peconic Bay Medical Center's Executive Director Amy Loeb gave an update on the hospital's expansion plans to the Greater Jamesport Civic Association Saturday morning.
Real Estate
Real estate transfers: March 15, 2024
Transfers of real estate in the Town of Riverhead and selected hamlets in the Town of Southampton reported for RiverheadLOCAL by Suffolk Vision title service on March 15, 2024.
Health
Stony Brook Southampton has new chief administrative officer
Emily Mastaler, the former president and CEO of River Hospital in Alexandria Bay, N.Y., will take the position of Stony Brook Southampton Hospital’s chief administrative officer on May 20, according to a Stony Brook Medicine press release.
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Spring cleanup time in Riverhead: Volunteers needed as Town Board pledges stepped-up enforcement and public awareness campaign
The town-wide spring cleanup is set for Sunday morning, April 28. Volunteers are needed. Riverhead Town, meanwhile will step up code enforcement and launch a public awareness campaign.
Government
Analysis: Key takeaways about future land use in Riverhead in draft comprehensive plan update
What does the draft comp plan update say about future land use in the Town of Riverhead? Here's a rundown of key points. Deadline for public comment is coming up Friday.
Real Estate
Real estate transfers: March 8, 2024
Transfers of real estate in the Town of Riverhead and selected hamlets in the Town of Southampton reported for RiverheadLOCAL by Suffolk Vision title service on March 8, 2024:
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Former Rep. George Santos announces his candidacy in East End congressional district
George Santos, the disgraced former congressman expelled from the House of Representatives in December, last night announced he will challenge Rep. Nick LaLota for the Republican nomination in the First Congressional District.
News
State auditors give clean report on handling of transfer tax funds by East End towns, but cite Riverhead for procedural deficiencies
During 2021 and 2022, Riverhead failed to record the dates on which seven CPF collections totaling $5.3 million were received and failed to deposit $5.3 million in CPF collections — about ⅓ of its collections — within the 10-day period required by state law.
Business
Company eyeing Riverhead for pot shop asks state to decide if town’s cannabis rules are legal
A business looking to open a marijuana shop in Riverhead believes the town law regulating the locations of dispensaries is overly restrictive and has asked state regulators to decide whether it complies with the state cannabis law.
Business
Owners of Tony’s Asian Fusion plan quick-service Japanese restaurant on Route 58
The owners of Tony’s Asian Fusion restaurants are eyeing the site of the Mattress Firm outlet store on Route 58 for a new Japanese restaurant.