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Business
Riverhead faces new lawsuit over cannabis zoning setback
The plaintiffs who successfully challenged Riverhead’s cannabis school setback are now taking aim at the town’s 2,500-foot dispensary rule.
Real Estate
Latest real estate transfers
What's the local real estate market doing? Stay up to date on the latest trends with the title transfers report for Riverhead Town and adjacent hamlets in Southampton Town.
Government
Riverside 7-Eleven gas station revised plan draws opposition at planning board hearing
Residents again urged Southampton officials to reject a proposed 7-Eleven gas station at the Riverside traffic circle, citing traffic, pedestrian safety and revitalization concerns.
Health
Suffolk health officials report 25 new West Nile virus mosquito samples
Suffolk County reported 25 additional West Nile-positive mosquito samples, including one in Aquebogue, bringing the season total to 54.
Health
Trump order to split MMR vaccine draws pushback from top NY health official
President Trump’s order to separate the MMR vaccine drew a sharp response from New York’s health commissioner, who said the change offers no medical benefit.
Environment
Riverhead weighs code changes after groundwater contamination near East Hampton BESS fire
Riverhead officials are revisiting the town’s battery energy storage rules after PFAS contamination was detected in public water supply wells near the site of the 2023 East Hampton BESS fire.
Business
Planning Board changes course on Brother Bear Canna review
The Riverhead Planning Board voted Thursday to reclassify the Brother Bear Canna site plan as a Type I action under SEQRA, requiring a full environmental assessment form and coordinated review with other agencies before the application can move forward.
Business
Riverhead’s downtown transformation enters construction phase
Riverhead officials say the long-planned downtown revitalization effort is moving from planning to construction, with hotel work expected to begin this month and major public improvements scheduled through 2030.
Business
Town Board starts environmental review of golf-course cottage zoning proposal
The Riverhead Town Board began formal environmental review of proposed zoning to allow accessory cottages at the town's existing golf courses.
Government
Riverhead takes up pet-store law amendments, settles URT tax case: Aug. 4 Town Board wrap-up
The Riverhead Town Board held a public hearing on revisions to its pet-store law, approved the settlement of tax litigation with United Riverhead Terminal and more on Tuesday.
