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Columbia Care is closing Riverhead medical marijuana dispensary today, working to relocate
Columbia Care is shutting its doors on East Main Street, where it has operated since January 2016. The company, which rebranded itself as the Cannabist Company in 2024, is struggling financially.
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Long Ireland Beer Co. to close Dec. 31
Long Ireland Beer Company, the first craft brewery to open in Riverhead, is closing its doors on Dec. 31.
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Zoning Board hearing on cannabis greenhouse variances veers into broader debate over plan
A ZBA hearing on two variances for a proposed Calverton cannabis greenhouse widened into debate over odors, traffic and code interpretation.
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Carvel ice cream shop to open on Route 58
The Carvel shop is planned for a storefront at 635 Old Country Road in Riverhead, one of three stores in a freestanding building in Riverhead Plaza, the shopping center east of Ostrander Avenue.
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Indictment against Riverhead contracting company and its owner is dismissed by court
The indictment of Terry Contracting and its owner Robert Terry was dismissed due to irregularities in the grand jury proceedings and a state law that is unconstitutionally vague, the court ruled.
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Twin Fork Beer Co. hosts food drive to help stock Riverhead pantries
Donate food and get a beer on the house at Twin Fork Beer Co. in Riverhead through the end of the year.
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Elbow Room bids a fond farewell to ‘Miss Carol,’ waitress retiring after 55 years
Carol Keller started working at the Elbow Room in 1970 on the very day she was hired, restaurant owner Cliff Saunders said. On Friday, coworkers, family and friends celebrated Carol with a retirement party in Riverhead.
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Proposed cannabis greenhouse in Calverton gets first Planning Board review
A proposal for a 33,700-square-foot cannabis greenhouse on Middle Road in Calverton drew a packed crowd to the Riverhead Planning Board last week. Residents from nearby senior communities voiced concerns about odors, noise and property values, while planners said they’re still evaluating the project’s environmental and technical details.
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Nassau company seeks approval to grow cannabis on Middle Road site in Calverton
A Nassau County company that purchased a 5 ⅓ acre site on Middle Road in Calverton is seeking site plan approval for cannabis growing and processing.
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Riverhead Town Board takes surprise vote to authorize demolition of 127 E. Main Street as soon as next week
A surprise Town Board vote last night set demolition of 127 East Main Street in motion, clearing the way for a Petrocelli hotel and condo project downtown. Supporters call it progress; critics say it’s rushed and secretive.
