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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.
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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.
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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.
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Grab your paddles: New indoor pickleball club plans spring opening in Riverhead
Box Pickleball will have nine pickleball courts, a full restaurant and bar, a pro shop, and an area for cornhole, its owner says. The club is shooting for a May opening at its Route 58, Riverhead location.
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Riverhead BID president and executive director both stepping down
The Riverhead BID's president, Steve Shauger, and its executive director, Kristy Verity, are leaving the organization, town officials announced Thursday.
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Cannabis advocates urge Riverhead to further ease its rules, but board majority is unwilling, setting stage for legal battle
Business owners looking to site recreational marijuana shops in Riverhead Town may look to legally challenge the town’s zoning ordinance, after a Town Board majority refused their pleas to relax the law to meet state guidelines.
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State OKs marijuana home-grow rules and begins issuing retail licenses outside of ‘justice-involved’ program
Rules allowing adult New Yorkers to grown their own marijuana for personal use were approved by the state on Friday. The state also approved the first non-conditional retail licenses. Riverhead, meanwhile, will hold a public hearing Wednesday on zoning code changes aimed at easing restrictions on where retail cannabis shops and lounges can be located.
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Burlington plans spring opening in Riverhead
The off-price retailer plans a spring opening in Riverhead, a company spokesperson told RiverheadLOCAL Friday.
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State fire safety working group for battery energy storage systems issues draft recommendations
The Inter-Agency Fire Safety Working Group Gov. Kathy Hochul established last summer after fires at battery energy storage facilities in New York has issued 15 draft recommendations. A public comment period is open through March 5.
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Lily Flanagan’s to open Riverhead Brew House at Riverview Lofts on the Peconic Riverfront
The owners of Lily Flanagan's Restaurant Group, which operates several restaurants and pubs in western Suffolk, will be opening a brew pub restaurant in the riverfront space formerly occupied by Peconic County Brewing Company.