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Pulaski Mini Masques presents ‘Goldilocks and the Case of the Cheery Singing’: photos

by Mar 14, 2026
The Pulaski Street drama club's second community performance of the original production takes place Saturday at 2 p.m.

A first look at Riverhead schools ’26-’27 budget: $218.9 M plan stays within tax cap: budget official

by Mar 5, 2026
The biggest drivers of spending increases in the coming year: special education, benefits, charter school tuition, Riverhead's business official said.

Riverhead senior althetes commit to colleges

by Mar 4, 2026
Eight Riverhead High School seniors were honored yesterday during the school's annual spring signing day for senior athletes. Photos.

A celebration of history and culture, and a call to overcome modern tribalism

by Feb 15, 2026
The Riverhead school district's Black History Month program Thursday featured dance, music, history, poetry and a compelling keynote speech. Photos.

Roanoke Avenue Elementary School students celebrate P.S. I Love You Day all week long

by Feb 13, 2026
Roanoke Avenue Elementary School students delivered 400 valentines to the Westhampton Care Center Thursday as part of a P.S. I Love You Day weeklong event.

Riverhead chef Jerry Dicecco hosts middle school French club culinary field trip

by Feb 11, 2026
Chef Jerry Dicecco hosted the Riverhead Middle School French Club for a culinary field trip, serving up frog legs, escargot, moules-frites and crème brûlée to 8th graders.

School district business official: Audit issues were fixed before comptroller report was released

by Jan 22, 2026
Business official says financial “guardrails” slipped in 2022–23, leading to audit findings; problems were corrected in 2023–24.

Riverhead High School students walk out to protest ICE

by Jan 16, 2026
More than 200 Riverhead High School students walked out during eighth period Friday to protest ICE and deportation policies.

Riverhead H.S. athletes honored for academic excellence

by Jan 5, 2026
Riverheadl’s fall sports teams and athletes were honored for their exceptional academic performance, as recognized by the New York State Public High School Athletic Association.

State audit faults Riverhead schools for weak financial oversight in 2022–2024

by Dec 16, 2025
Comptroller audit cites late and inaccurate reports, weak controls and millions moved without required review in Riverhead schools, 2022–24.