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New types of businesses take root at Tanger Outlets in Riverhead

by Feb 2, 2026
A change to the Riverhead’s outlet zoning code two years ago, expanding allowed uses beyond manufacturers outlet stores, is bearing fruit at Tanger Outlets.

Saks Off Fifth in Riverhead will close Monday, as parent company shutters most off-price stores

by Jan 31, 2026
The financially troubled parent company, Saks Global, which filed for bankruptcy Jan. 14, announced Thursday it is closing all but 12 of its Off Fifth stores.

Update: Peconic Ice Rink is reopened

by Jan 29, 2026
The ice rink at Veterans Memorial Park reopened Friday afternoon, after gaining town approval to re-occupy the premises.

Developer who owns 40-acre Calverton industrial site indicted in $8.5M pandemic-era loan fraud

by Jan 25, 2026
A New York City real estate developer who owns industrial land in Calverton is facing federal felony charges alleging he defrauded multiple pandemic-era relief programs out of millions of dollars.

Proposed code change allowing golf cottages aired at hearings

by Jan 23, 2026
The proposed code would allow the construction of up to 18 golf cottages, each a maximum of 1,200 square feet, to provide transient lodging on a standard golf course.

Update: Ongoing Verizon outage leaves tens of thousands without cell service Wednesday evening

by Jan 14, 2026
Tens of thousands of Verizon wireless customers remain without service nearly seven hours after a massive outage struck the cell network shortly before noon Wednesday.

Proposal by cannabis grower for Calverton farmland hits a wall at ZBA

by Jan 9, 2026
The Riverhead ZBA last night denied two variance requests from a state-licensed cannabis cultivator needed for an indoor growing operation on Middle Road.

Aquebogue cannabis grower seeks town approvals to expand indoor cultivation on preserved county farmland

by Jan 6, 2026
Island Grow met with Riverhead planners on Tuesday to advance plans for two indoor cultivation buildings on preserved farmland.

What’s new at Shoppes at East Wind, as it celebrates 10th anniversary this year

by Jan 4, 2026
New-businesses openings and ownership changes are reshaping the open-air complex, from all-natural desserts to crafts, custom parties and exotic plants.

Tiny’s Famous Eats brings fast-casual soul food to Riverside

by Jan 2, 2026
Tiny’s Famous Eats opens Saturday in Riverside, aiming for quick turnaround on soul food favorites served for takeout or dining in.