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Family of Sgt. Michael Piro says thanks

by Jan 15, 2026
The family of the late N.Y. State Police Sgt. Michael L. Piro expresses gratitude for community support.

Thank you for the history

by Dec 5, 2025
Letter: I never heard about this train wreck so the article was very interesting to me. I agree — there should be some sort of memorial at the site.

Woolley: We need real change

by Oct 30, 2025
To the Editor: I’m Mark Woolley, your hometown candidate for Riverhead Town Board. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 4,...

Many reasons to vote in this election

by Oct 27, 2025
Don't be discouraged if you feel ignored by your government. Get out and vote instead, Aquebogue resident writes.

‘We wouldn’t be any worse off’

by Oct 27, 2025
The current town council seems incapable of managing town finances to ensure that our budget will meet the community needs and provide a sound base for the future, writes a Calverton resident.

Are Riverhead residents getting a good deal? We may never know.

by Oct 12, 2025
Former town supervisor Laura Jens-Smith says Riverhead officials’ repeated use of the same developer for major projects — without open bidding — undermines transparency and could cost taxpayers more.

Think, speak to each other, and listen

by Oct 3, 2025
If people would simply speak to one another, listen to each other and respect each other, we could get along despite our political differences: Letter to the editor.

‘Solidly non-partisan, entirely pro-Riverhead’

by Sep 29, 2025
Heart of Riverhead civic association president Cindy Clifford responds to Supervisor Tim Hubbard's statements about political bias of local civic groups.

Civic association candidates nights provide important service for local voters

by Sep 28, 2025
Calverton Civic Association president urges residents to attend candidates nights hosted by civic groups, which provide an important opportunity to meet and ask questions of people running for local office.

‘The height of hypocrisy’

by Sep 28, 2025
Supervisor Hubbard calling the civic association forums 'inherently biased' is the 'height of hypocrisy,' writes Ron Hariri of Aquebogue.