News
Government
Riverhead revives train station redevelopment plan with new RFP
Riverhead is seeking proposals for a housing-led redevelopment of the town-owned lot across from the LIRR station.
News
What’s open, what’s closed July 3 and 4 for Independence Day
Independence Day falls on Saturday this year, which means many government offices and some services will observe the holiday on Friday, July 3.
Health
Suffolk reports first West Nile-positive mosquito sample of the year
A mosquito sample collected June 24 is Suffolk County's first to test positive for West Nile virus this year, health officials reported Thursday.
Government
Garbage pickup to start one hour earlier Thursday and Friday because of extreme heat
Residents are asked to place all waste curbside by 5 a.m. Thursday and Friday, as pickup will being one-hour earlier due to expected extreme heat.
Government
Riverhead looks to pay off remaining land-preservation debt five years early
Riverhead officials say the Community Preservation Fund has enough money to retire the town’s remaining land-preservation debt five years early.
Business
Shake Shack opens first East End location at Tanger in Riverhead
Shake Shack opened its first East End location today at Tanger in Riverhead, with opening-day sales supporting a local food pantry.
Government
Federal judge dismisses challenge to New York’s Even Year Election Law
A federal judge on Monday dismissed the challenge to New York’s Even Year Election Law, throwing out the government plaintiffs’ claims.
Real Estate
Real estate transfers: June 26, 2026
Keep an eye on trends in local real estate values with the weekly report of real estate title transfers in Riverhead Town and adjacent hamlets in Southampton Town. Here's this week's report from Suffolk Vision title service.
Health
Rabid raccoon found in Manorville, Suffolk health department says
The Suffolk County Department of Health Services is reporting that a racoon found in Manorville has tested positive for rabies.
Government
Riverhead eyes digital building department records, online permit system
Riverhead officials are weighing electronic permitting and a more than $1.5 million plan to digitize town records and create an online records portal.
