Editorial
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The Navy’s breach of trust at Calverton
The Navy did not just delay the Calverton PFAS cleanup timeline more than a decade. It began pushing the date back years ago, without telling the community.
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Riverhead knows what accountable public safety looks like. ICE should not be exempt.
Documentation is not obstruction. OLA’s proposed Public Safety and Accountability legislation deserves a serious discussion by the Town Board responsible for what happens on Riverhead streets.
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Riverhead settled a tax lawsuit last week, but officials wouldn’t disclose the terms
When the Town Board votes to approve a tax lawsuit settlement, taxpayers have the right to know what it will cost.
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Halpin was wrong to silence a critic at a public meeting
Riverhead Supervisor Jerry Halpin cut off a resident, silenced the audio feed and had her escorted out. Public officials must tolerate criticism.
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Let’s make public hearings less painful
Riverhead can make public hearings more useful, less contentious and more efficient by explaining them clearly before residents speak.
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Riverhead must not allow auto drifting on Scott’s Pointe track without in-depth environmental review
If Scott’s Pointe wants drifting on its track beside a man-made lake dug into the aquifer, Riverhead must require the scrutiny it waived last year.
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Why we’re setting a comments policy on Facebook
RiverheadLOCAL is setting clear social media comment rules in 2026. Debate is welcome; personal attacks and false or misleading information are not.
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We endorse… you. Your vote is your voice.
RiverheadLOCAL doesn't tell you who to vote for. We believe informed voters don’t need endorsements — just honest, in-depth reporting on the issues that matter.
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A bittersweet moment: Alek Lewis is moving on
A heartfelt sendoff to RiverheadLOCAL reporter Alek Lewis, who is starting a new job at Newsday Sept. 29, after more than four years with this publication.
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Turning back the clock on climate rules won’t stop heat-trapping pollution
Putting America first shouldn’t require fantasy or sacrificing our children’s future. The EPA must restore Clean Air Act rules designed to protect public health. Editorial.
