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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..
Government
Doroski seeks recovery of more than $230,000 Suffolk paid in Even-Year Election lawsuit
A Suffolk legislator wants the county attorney to recover more than $230,000 paid toward a federal challenge now proceeding without government plaintiffs.
Government
Riverhead to reconvene helicopter noise task force as residents’ complaints mount
Riverhead's helicopter noise task force will convene July 16 to discuss current problems as the FAA rule governing helicopter routes across the East End is set to expire July 29.
Government
Rep. Nick LaLota presents $2.25M check for Calverton water main extension
The federal funding will help connect 28 Calverton homes with private wells threatened by contamination from the former Grumman site.
Government
Riverhead approves voluntary retirement incentives for 53 eligible town employees
The Riverhead Town Board voted unanimously Tuesday to ratify voluntary retirement incentive agreements with three town employee unions, a cost-cutting measure the town hopes will save between $500,000 and $800,000.
