News
Government
SCWA revises route for North Fork water main project
The revised route, developed after public scoping sessions in 2025, would place the water main exclusively along state and county roads.
Real Estate
Real estate transfers: July 24, 2026
What’s selling—and for how much? Follow local real estate activity with this week’s report of title transfers in Riverhead Town and adjacent Southampton Town hamlets.
Politics
Hotel rooms, banquet tabs: How the GOP fight against even-year elections cost taxpayers
Invoices show taxpayers were charged for hotel rooms, an $8,300 food-and-beverage tab, public relations strategy and more in GOP's failed lawsuits against Even-Year Election Law.
Government
New ambulance facility moves forward: Town Board July 21 meeting wrap-up
The Town Board scheduled a public hearing on the proposed facility and authorized a lease agreement with Riverhead Volunteer Ambulance Corps .
Government
Suffolk plans aerial mosquito larvicide treatments July 21-24
Suffolk County plans aerial mosquito larvicide treatments over marsh areas in Riverhead, Flanders, Southampton and Southold July 21-24.
Real Estate
Real estate transfers: July 17, 2026
What’s selling—and for how much? Follow local real estate activity with this week’s report of title transfers in Riverhead Town and adjacent Southampton Town hamlets.
Government
Riverhead revives helicopter noise task force as FAA rule nears expiration
Riverhead's helicopter noise task force met Thursday to discuss new complaints of low-flying aircraft as an FAA route rule nears expiration.
News
Local residents hold vigil for men shot by ICE in Texas and Maine
About 30 people gathered outside Riverhead Town Hall for a candlelight vigil honoring two men killed by ICE agents days apart.
Business
Suffolk tables agricultural district bid for Calverton cannabis site
Suffolk lawmakers tabled a bid to add a proposed Calverton cannabis greenhouse site to an agricultural district after local objections.
Government
County approves purchase of 6-acre ‘Venezia Square’ site in Wading River
Suffolk will purchase the 6.34 acres of vacant land on Route 25A, slated for commercial development that drew community opposition for two decades..
