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Real estate transfers: June 26, 2026

by Jun 28, 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.
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Rabid raccoon found in Manorville, Suffolk health department says

by Jun 28, 2026
The Suffolk County Department of Health Services is reporting that a racoon found in Manorville has tested positive for rabies.

Riverhead eyes digital building department records, online permit system

by Jun 27, 2026
Riverhead officials are weighing electronic permitting and a more than $1.5 million plan to digitize town records and create an online records portal.

Riverhead considers overnight ban on commercial vehicles parked on residential streets

by Jun 26, 2026
Riverhead officials are considering a ban on commercial vehicles and trailers parking overnight on residential streets.

Doroski moves to pull Suffolk County from costly Even-Year Election Law federal lawsuit

by Jun 25, 2026
Citing more than $1.65M in legal fees borne by local governments, a new resolution would required Suffolk's withdrawal from Even-Year Election Law case..

Riverhead official admitted to fabricating ‘independent’ accounting report, hearing officer finds

by Jun 24, 2026
A hearing officer found Ray Coyne lied about an accounting report he said was prepared by an outside firm.

Gallant wins big in NY-01 Democratic primary

by Jun 24, 2026
Christopher Gallant won nearly two-thirds of the vote in Tuesday's First Congressional District Democratic primary and will face two-term incumbent Nick LaLota in November, according to unofficial results.

Riverhead Town Board fires parks and recreation superintendent Ray Coyne

by Jun 23, 2026
Ray Coyne, who had led Riverhead's parks and recreation department since 2005, was fired Tuesday after a hearing officer found him guilty of several disciplinary charges.

Planning Board requires acoustic modeling study for proposed cannabis facility in Calverton

by Jun 22, 2026
Riverhead planners want more answers on noise from a proposed Calverton cannabis growing facility after residents packed Thursday’s meeting.

 Latest real estate transfers 

by Jun 19, 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.