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Riverhead police highlight new local law regulating e-bikes and e-scooters

by Jul 27, 2026
Riverhead Town Police are reminding residents of a newly enacted local law regulating e-bikes and e-scooters, including age limits, helmet requirements, speed restrictions and where the devices may be used.

With purchase of 4-H camp property teed up, it’s decision time for Riverhead Town

by Jul 27, 2026
Peconic Land Trust is now in contract with Nassau County to buy the 4-H Camp property in Baiting Hollow. It still seeks Riverhead's participation in preserving the site.

SCWA revises route for North Fork water main project

by Jul 24, 2026
The revised route, developed after public scoping sessions in 2025, would place the water main exclusively along state and county roads.

Real estate transfers: July 24, 2026

by Jul 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.

Hotel rooms, banquet tabs: How the GOP fight against even-year elections cost taxpayers

by Jul 23, 2026
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.

New ambulance facility moves forward: Town Board July 21 meeting wrap-up

by Jul 22, 2026
The Town Board scheduled a public hearing on the proposed facility and authorized a lease agreement with Riverhead Volunteer Ambulance Corps .

Suffolk plans aerial mosquito larvicide treatments July 21-24

by Jul 20, 2026
Suffolk County plans aerial mosquito larvicide treatments over marsh areas in Riverhead, Flanders, Southampton and Southold July 21-24.

Real estate transfers: July 17, 2026

by Jul 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.

Riverhead revives helicopter noise task force as FAA rule nears expiration

by Jul 17, 2026
Riverhead's helicopter noise task force met Thursday to discuss new complaints of low-flying aircraft as an FAA route rule nears expiration.

Local residents hold vigil for men shot by ICE in Texas and Maine

by Jul 16, 2026
About 30 people gathered outside Riverhead Town Hall for a candlelight vigil honoring two men killed by ICE agents days apart.