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<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/05/01/cops-man-on-parole-charged-with-burglary-at-riverhead-multi-service/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-01T07:15:28-04:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/05/01/riverhead-family-seeks-help-with-funeral-expenses-of-motorcyclist-killed-in-tuesday-crash/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-01T07:09:08-04:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026_0501_Ismael-Besantez-Ramon-Go-Fund-Me.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0501_Ismael Besantez Ramon Go Fund Me]]></image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026_0501_Ismael-Besantez-Ramon-e1777631285108.png</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0501_Ismael Besantez Ramon]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Ismael Besantez Ramon, 22, was killed in a crash on County Road 105 Tuesday morning, April 28. Courtesy photo.]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/04/30/riverside-sewer-district-2029-30/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-30T17:57:12-04:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026_0430_Riverside-sewer-update_Sean-Cameron.-B.Young-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0430_Riverside sewer update_Sean Cameron. B.Young - 1]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Sean Cameron of Site Specific Design with a model of the grinder and shutoff that will be located at each property connected to the sewer district. Courtesy photo: Beth Young/East End Beacon]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2025_0430-Riverside-Sewer-District-map.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2025_0430 Riverside Sewer District map]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Phase One of the Sewer District includes all the developed parcels in orange and the undeveloped parcels in purple. The green area is the sewage treatment plant. Courtesy photo: Beth Young/East End Beacon]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026_0430_Riverside-Sewer-District-blocks.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0430_Riverside Sewer District blocks]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Historical Concepts’ plan for the new street grid and the uses surrounding the center of the hamlet. Courtesy photo: Beth Young/East End Beacon]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026_0430_Riverside-Sewer-District-McPherson-Knigh-Scherer-.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[McPherson-Knight Scherer]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Courtesy photos: Beth Young/East End Beacon]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/04/30/we-need-to-have-these-difficult-but-important-conversations/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-30T15:51:13-04:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2025_0622-March-Against-Deportations-3.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2025_0622-March-Against-Deportations-3]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[A participant in a march against deportations after mass at St. John the Evangelist Church in Riverhead on June 22, 2025. RiverheadLOCAL/Denise Civiletti]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/04/29/new-life-for-an-iconic-sound-avenue-grocery-bread-and-butter-plans-memorial-day-opening/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-29T19:10:51-04:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026_0429_Bread-and-Butter-rendering.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0429_Bread and Butter rendering]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Sketch of Bread and Butter &amp; Bottle, which Diana DiMenna of Riverhead plans to open  on Sound Avenue in Northville. Image courtesy Diana DiMenna]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026_0429_Dianna-DiMenna-bread-and-butter-2-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0429_Dianna DiMenna bread and butter-2 - 1]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Diana DiMenna outside her soon-to-open Bread and Butter &amp; Bottle store on Sound Avenue in Northville Wednesday afternoon. RiverheadLOCAL/Denise Civiletti]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026_0429_Dianna-DiMenna-bread-and-butter-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0429_Dianna DiMenna bread and butter - 1]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Diana Roesch DiMenna plans a Memorial Day Weekend opening for Bread and Butter, a modern take on a country store, on Sound Avenue, with the adjoining liquor store, &amp; Bottle, soon to follow. RiverheadLOCAL/Denise Civiletti]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026_0429_Diana-DiMenna-and-Tess.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Screenshot]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Screenshot]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/04/29/romaine-warns-navy-suffolk-has-options-and-will-not-wait-forever-on-calverton-cleanup/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-29T09:01:03-04:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026_0428_Calverton-plume-meeting-4.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0428_Calverton plume meeting - 4]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine warns Navy that Suffolk has options and resources and will not tolerate continued delay in Calverton cleanup. RiverheadLOCAL/Denise Civiletti]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026_0428_Calverton-plume-meeting-3.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0428_Calverton plume meeting - 3]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Suffolk County health department graphic showing extent of PFAS contamination in two plumes originating on former Grumman site and migrating to the Peconic River. RiverheadLOCAL/ Denise Civiletti
]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026_0428_Calverton-plume-meeting-2.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0428_Calverton plume meeting - 2]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Andrew Rapiejko,  supervisor of Suffolk County’s Bureau of Groundwater Investigation and Management and a member of the Calverton RAB since 2007, gave a detailed presentation of the county&apos;s findings when it tested samples from its own test wells placed in various locations around the former Grumman site. RiverheadLOCAL/ Denise Civiletti
]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026_0428_Calverton-plume-meeting-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0428_Calverton plume meeting - 1]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Riverhead Council Member Bob Kern, a member of the Calverton Restoration Advisory Board, called for the public to demand action. “Unless the Navy hears from a million and a half people, nothing is going to be done,” he said.  RiverheadLOCAL/ Denise Civiletti
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<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/04/28/john-jack-aicher-95/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-28T15:54:58-04:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/04/28/riverheadlocals-work-honored-in-statewide-journalism-contest/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-28T15:43:39-04:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/04/28/riverside-wastewater-treatment-facility-update-meeting-set-for-april-29/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-28T14:06:26-04:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026_0428_Riverside-sewer-district.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Riverside Sewer District]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Riverside Sewer District map. Image: Town of Southampton.]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/04/28/motorcyclist-killed-in-crash-on-cross-river-drive-in-riverhead-police-say/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-28T13:58:23-04:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/04/28/motorcycle-crash-on-cr-105-injures-operator-closes-roadway-for-investigation/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-28T10:18:34-04:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/04/28/roanoke-pto-restocks-recess-to-help-keep-students-playing/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-28T09:32:09-04:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2025_0503_Roanoke-PTO-Community-Day-21.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2025_0503_Roanoke PTO Community Day - 21]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Children coloring at Roanoke Avenue Elementary School&apos;s 2025 Community Day. RiverheadLOCAL/Emil Breitenbach Jr.]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026_0428_Roanoke-recess-reset-group-photo.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0428_Roanoke recess restock group photo]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Fourth graders at the PTO&apos;s Recess Restock celebration outside Roanoke Avenue Elementary School April 24, 2026. Photo courtesy of Roanoke PTO.]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026_0428_Roanoke-recess-reset-3.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0428_Roanoke recess reset - 3]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Roanoke Avenue students enjoying a new jump rope  purchased by the PTO for its Recess Reset project. Photo courtesy of Roanoke PTO.]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026_0428_Roanoke-recess-reset-2.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0428_Roanoke recess reset - 2]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Roanoke students with a giant Octoplay set  purchased by the PTO for its Recess Reset project. Photo courtesy of Roanoke PTO.]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026_0428_Roanoke-recess-reset-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0428_Roanoke recess reset - 1]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Fourth-graders at Roanoke Avenue Elementary School gathered with members of the Roanoke PTO and their children for the PTO&apos;s Recess Reset celebration April 24, 2026. Courtesy photo.]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/04/27/diane-elizabeth-gildersleeve-82/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T18:25:16-04:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/04/27/rotarys-garden-festival-runs-may-3-10/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T18:08:13-04:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/04/27/riverhead-school-board-approves-energy-contract-financing-names-new-roanoke-principal/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T18:09:44-04:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/04/27/riverheads-cardboard-boat-race-set-for-aug-1-on-peconic-riverfront/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T10:17:25-04:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/04/27/riverhead-police-report-march-2026/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T06:02:00-04:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/04/27/riverhead-police-report-february-2026/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T06:00:00-04:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/04/26/riverhead-little-league-celebrates-opening-day-2/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-26T09:24:02-04:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026_0426_Little-League-Opening-Day-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0426_Little League Opening Day - 1]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Riverhead Little League players take the field for opening day ceremonies April 25, 2026. RiverheadLOCAL/Peter Blasl]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/04/25/riverhead-executes-search-warrants-at-two-properties-issuing-more-than-30-violations-halpin/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-25T11:26:37-04:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026_0425_332-Hamilton-Ave-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0425_332 Hamilton Ave - 1]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[A portion of the property at 332 Hamilton Avenue in Riverhead on April 25, 2026. RiverheadLOCAL/Denise Civiletti]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/04/25/cops-manorville-man-charged-with-damaging-pine-hills-golf-and-country-club/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-25T07:28:48-04:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/04/24/latest-real-estate-transfers-109/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-24T12:39:43-04:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/04/24/residents-renew-push-for-action-on-ice-public-safety-law-proposed-by-ola/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-24T10:24:15-04:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/04/23/riverhead-oks-1-2-million-in-sewer-project-increases-april-21-town-board-meeting-wrap/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T16:00:00-04:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/04/23/healy-wont-seek-re-election-five-candidates-running-for-four-riverhead-school-board-seats/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T06:59:25-04:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/04/22/community-meeting-planned-on-calverton-plume-as-frustration-with-navy-boils-over/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T15:58:09-04:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/04/22/police-woman-wanted-in-riverhead-shoplifting/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T09:00:01-04:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026_0422_wanted-petit-larceny.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0422_wanted petit larceny]]></image:title></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/04/22/peter-krajewski-81/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T06:38:41-04:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Krajewski-Peter.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Krajewski, Peter]]></image:title></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/04/22/scott-m-setek-53/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T07:19:53-04:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/04/22/riverhead-sets-hearing-on-condemning-science-centers-building-in-3-2-vote/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T06:00:00-04:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/04/21/dozens-of-long-island-water-bodies-are-impaired-but-scientists-see-hope-in-septic-upgrades-aquaculture/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-21T16:12:08-04:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026_0421_water-quality-impairments-2025-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0421_water quality impairments 2025 - 1]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Map of Long Island showing areas of hypoxia, harmful algal blooms and other impairments in 2025. RiverheadLOCAL/Denise Civiletti]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026_0421_Michael-Doall-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0421_Michael Doall - 1]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Michael Doall, associate director for Aquaculture and Restoration at Stony Brook University, says shellfish and seaweed acquaculture is great for the environment. RiverheadLOCAL/Denise Civiletti]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026_0421_Jennifer-Juengst-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0421_Jennifer Juengst - 1]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Deputy County Executive Jennifer Juengst described Suffolk County&apos;s efforts to reduce nitrogen in coastal waters with its advanced septic system program, which aims to replace some 360,000 cesspools and old septic systems over the next three decades. RiverheadLOCAL/Denise Civiletti]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026_0421_Gobler-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0421_Gobler - 1]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Prof. Christopher Gobler. chair of Coastal Economy and Conservation at Stony Brook University discusses coastal water impairments on Long Island Tuesday, April 21 on the Peconic Riverfront. RiverheadLOCAL/Denise Civiletti ]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/04/21/riverhead-scales-back-proposed-e-bike-restrictions-shifts-focus-to-enforcement/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-21T06:37:35-04:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/04/21/police-pair-wanted-in-shoplifting-in-riverhead/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-21T06:22:06-04:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026_0421_wanted-shoplifting.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0421_wanted shoplifting]]></image:title></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/04/20/barbara-jordan-cooper-90/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-20T17:51:30-04:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Cooper.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Cooper]]></image:title></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/04/20/keith-a-roberts-76/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-20T17:45:32-04:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/04/20/muriel-doka-87/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-21T09:36:30-04:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/04/20/michael-james-boyle-73/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-20T18:13:04-04:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Boyle.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Boyle]]></image:title></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/04/20/officials-treatment-providers-warn-of-dangers-of-cannabis-use/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-20T17:36:39-04:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026_0420_Wellbridge-presser-Edmond-Hakimi-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0420_Wellbridge presser Edmond Hakimi - 1]]></image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026_0420_Wellbridge-presser-McMorris-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0420_Wellbridge presser McMorris - 1]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[&quot;today, April 20, a day often associated with celebration, marks the 2,758th day since I kissed my son goodbye.,&quot; said Alisa McMorris, whose 12-year-old son, Andrew, was killed by a drunk driver in 2018. RiverheadLOCAL/Emil Breitenbach Jr.]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026_0420_Wellbridge-presser-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0420_Wellbridge presser - 1]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[There are few duties in law enforcement that are more difficult than knocking on someone&apos;s door to tell them that a loved one is not coming home,&quot; Suffolk County Police Chief William Doherty said. RiverheadLOCAL/Emil Breitenbach Jr.]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/04/20/riverhead-must-not-allow-auto-drifting-on-scotts-pointe-track-without-in-depth-environmental-review/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-20T12:29:36-04:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026_0420_Drifting_AdobeStock_180219520.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[track for drifting]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Scott&apos;s Pointe wants the town to lift the go-karts-only condition imposed last year so that it can host drifting events on its track. RiverheadLOCAL/Adobe Stok photo]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/04/20/riverhead-high-school-announces-top-20-in-the-class-of-2026/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-20T07:08:44-04:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026_0420_RHS-Val-and-Sal.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0420_RHS Val and Sal]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Riverhead High School Class of 2026 valedictorian Aidan Foss and salutatorian Oliver Earl. Courtesy photo: Riverhead Central School District]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026_0420_RHS-2026-Top-20.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0420_RHS 2026 Top 20]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Riverhead High School&apos;s top 20 in the Class of 2026. Courtesy photo: Riverhead Central School District]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/04/20/freeze-warning-in-effect-overnight-monday-fas-low-temps-expected-to-dip-to-27of/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-20T06:45:43-04:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/04/19/riverheads-hometown-heroes-honored-with-155-banners-in-towns-hamlet-centers/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-19T07:45:40-04:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026_0418_hometown-hero-banners-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0418_hometown hero banners - 1]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Council Member Ken Rothwell puts up a banner for Riverhead Medal of Honor recipient PFC Garfield Langhorn on Main Street, alongside a banner for Tech. Sgt. Dashan Briggs. RiverheadLOCAL/Emil Breitenbach Jr.]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/04/19/freeze-watch-issued-for-long-island-monday-night-through-tuesday-morning/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-20T06:46:09-04:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026_0419_frost-on-flower-AS_196003687.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0419_frost on flower AS_196003687]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Frost on the leaves of a garden plant. RiverheadLOCAL/Adobe Stock photo]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/04/19/cops-driver-charged-with-aggravated-dwi-with-children-in-car-after-riverhead-traffic-stop/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-19T06:12:03-04:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/04/17/elizabeth-a-strebel-77/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-17T13:28:42-04:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/04/17/riverhead-weighs-lifting-go-kart-only-motorized-boat-restrictions-at-scotts-pointe/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-17T09:02:28-04:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026_0417_Scotts-Pointe.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Screenshot of June 2, 2024 Scott&apos;s Pointe Facebook post depicting a drift car on the park&apos;s track.]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/04/17/update-missing-riverhead-teen-dante-booker-located-police-say/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-17T07:17:34-04:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/04/16/firefighters-battle-house-fire-in-baiting-hollow/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-17T12:41:21-04:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026_0416_house-fire-Baiting-Hollow-4.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0416_house fire Baiting Hollow - 4]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Riverhead Fire Department was assisted by Jamesport, Wading River and Ridge fire departments,RiverheadLOCAL/Steve Beal, Riverhead Fire Department ]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026_0416_house-fire-Baiting-Hollow-2.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0416_house fire Baiting Hollow - 2]]></image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026_0416_house-fire-Baiting-Hollow-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0416_house fire Baiting Hollow - 1]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Firefighters battle a house fire on Woodcliff Road in Baiting Hollow Thursday morning. RiverheadLOCAL/Steve Beal, Riverhead Fire Department ]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026_0416_house-fire-Baiting-Hollow-3.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0416_house fire Baiting Hollow - 3]]></image:title></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/04/16/the-great-american-bash-set-for-may-1-at-the-suffolk/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-16T10:31:29-04:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/04/16/pbmc-offers-free-skin-cancer-screening-for-uninsured/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-16T07:35:33-04:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/skin-cancer-screening.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[skin cancer screening]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Peconic Bay Medical Center&apos;s Cancer Services is offering free skin cancer screening for the uninsured. Courtesy image: PBMC]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/04/16/pal-bike-rodeo-set-for-may-2/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-16T07:27:33-04:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/04/16/pal-football-flag-football-and-cheer-registration-opens-april-21/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-16T07:27:24-04:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/04/16/riverhead-police-to-take-part-in-traffic-safety-campaign-during-week-of-april-20/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-16T06:58:36-04:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/04/15/176167/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-16T06:26:45-04:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/04/15/at-84-riverhead-veteran-pedals-250-miles-for-american-legion-post-273/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-15T16:29:23-04:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026_0415_Maximum-Health-and-Fitness-Nester-shirts-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0415_Maximum Health and Fitness Nester shirts - 1]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Members of a spin class at Maximum Health and Fitness wearing &quot;Go Nester Go&quot; t-shirts. Courtesy photo.]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026_0415_-Nester-Kramer-2.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0415_ Nester Kramer - 2]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[U.S. Air Force veteran Nester Kramer, 84, with his friend, Jude Petroski, and Maximum Health and Fitness owner Alex Cameron. RiverheadLOCAL/Denise Civiletti]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026_0415_-Nester-Kramer-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0415_ Nester Kramer - 1]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[U.S. Air Force veteran Nester Kramer, 84, and his friend, Jude Petroski, working out on stationary bikes at Maximum Health and Fitness in Riverhead April 15. RiverheadLOCAL/Denise Civiletti]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/04/15/riverhead-assessor-to-speak-at-jamesport-civic-meeting-april-18/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-15T07:27:53-04:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/04/15/voters-ok-riverhead-library-operating-budget-and-the-election-of-three-trustees-in-uncontested-race/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-15T06:10:01-04:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/04/15/police-seek-man-wanted-for-shoplifting-at-hollister-outlet-store-in-riverhead/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-15T05:46:55-04:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026_0415_Wanted-larceny.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0415_Wanted larceny]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Surveillance camera image of man police say is a suspect in a Riverhead larceny. RiverheadLOCAL/Suffolk County Crime Stoppers  ]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/04/14/barbara-berry-93/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-14T18:11:38-04:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/04/14/riverhead-country-fair-is-canceled-this-year-the-50th-anniversary-of-its-founding/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-14T16:06:22-04:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2022_1010_Country-Fair-44.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2022_1010_Country-Fair-44]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[A first-place entry by Zilnicki Farms in Riverhead at the 2022 Country Fair. RiverheadLOCAL/ Denise Civiletti]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2019_1013_Country_Fair-18.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2019_1013_Country_Fair-18]]></image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2012_2012_1007_country_fair_pre_3.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2012_2012_1007_country_fair_pre_3]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Vendors and visitors at the Riverhead Country Fair in 2014. RiverheadLOCAL/Peter Blasl]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/04/14/heres-whats-in-store-for-the-east-end-arts-campus-as-riverheads-town-square-takes-shape/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-14T13:00:49-04:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2017_1008_Country_Fair-16.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2017_1008_Country_Fair - 16]]></image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026_0414_townscape-concert-August-2011.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0414_townscape concert August 2011]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Concert-goers watch a performance on the grounds of the East End Arts Council in the summer of 2011. RiverheadLOCAL/Denise Civiletti]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2024_0712_town_square_design_plaza_LVF.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Rendering of town square plaza design by LVF]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Preliminary concept design for the town square, created by LVF Landscape Archtiects , consultants hired by the town, in 2024. Image: Town of Riverhead]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026_0414_East-End-Arts-campus-4.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0414_East End Arts campus - 4]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[The Benjamin Barn (left) and the Fresh Pond Schoolhouse on the East End Arts Council campus, looking east from the southwest portion of the property. RiverheadLOCAL/Peter Blasl]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026_0414_East-End-Arts-campus-2019-townscape-concert-.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0414_East End Arts campus -2019 townscape concert]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Fans gather on the lawn for a performance by Buddy Merriam and Backroads at a  Townscape Summer Concert Series concert Aug. 12, 2011. RiverheadLOCAL/Denise Civiletti ]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026_0414_East-End-Arts-campus-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0414_East End Arts campus - 1]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[View of the west side of the Davis-Corwin House at 133 E. Main St., which shows how close to the western property line the building is located. A five-story building is planned for the adjoining site at 127 E. Main St. RiverheadLOCAL/Peter Blasl]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026_0414_East-End-Arts-campus-2.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0414_East End Arts campus - 2]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[View of the east side of the Benjamin Building at 141 E. Main St., bordering the Heatherwood property shows how far below street grade the building is. RiverheadLOCAL/Peter Blasl]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026_0414_East-End-Arts-campus-looking-north-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0414_East End Arts campus looking north - 1]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[East End Arts Council campus, view from south end of the site, looking toward Main Street. (Not pictured: carriage house and Fresh Pond Schoolhouse) RiverheadLOCAL/Peter Blasl]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/04/13/friars-head-tax-refund-hitexposes-broader-assessment-challenges-in-riverhead/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-18T08:59:35-04:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026_0413-tax-bill-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0413 tax bill - 1]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[A Riverhead property tax bill shows the NYS Real Property Tax Law chargeback line, which jumped sharply this year as the town absorbed a major tax refund tied to the Friar’s Head case.
RiverheadLOCAL/Denise Civiletti]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/04/13/riverhead-police-rescue-adult-child-stranded-on-disabled-jet-ski-off-iron-pier-beach/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-13T06:14:23-04:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026_0413-Iron-PIer-Beach-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0413 Iron PIer Beach - 1]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[The Long Island Sound beach in Northville. RiverheadLOCAL/Denise Civiletti (file photo)]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/04/12/a-fond-farewell-to-east-end-arts-gallery-ahead-of-relocation-for-town-square-project/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-12T11:48:07-04:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026_0411_East-End-Arts-gallery-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0411_East End Arts gallery - 1]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Artist Patt Bondy creates art on a wall in the gallery Saturday evening, depicting the building being lifted up. RiverheadLOCAL/Denise Civiletti]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026_0411_East-End-Arts-gallery-7.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0411_East End Arts gallery - 7]]></image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026_0411_East-End-Arts-gallery-10.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0411_East End Arts gallery - 10]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[The circa 1840 Davis-Corwin House at 133 E. Main St., which the East End Arts &amp; Humanities Council has occupied since 1977, is slated to moved and raised up as part of the town square project.RIverheadLOCAL/Denise Civiletti]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026_0411_East-End-Arts-gallery-5.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0411_East End Arts gallery - 5]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[East End Arts Executive Director Wendy Weiss speaks about the gallery relocation plans. RiverheadLOCAL/Denise Civiletti]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/04/10/stony-brook-pbmc-clash-at-zba-over-proposed-ambulance-center-at-staples-plaza/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-10T17:51:38-04:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026_0409_-Philip-Butler-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0409_ Philip Butler - 1]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Stony Brook Medicine&apos;s attorney Philip Butler argued for approval of the application. RiverheadLOCAL/Emil Breitenbach Jr.]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026_0409_Andrew-Mitchell-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0409_Andrew Mitchell - 1]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Andrew Mitchell, former PBMC president and CEO, said the issue is not whether mobile stroke units are beneficial, but whether an ambulance garage belongs in a shopping center. RiverheadLOCAL/Emil Breitenbach Jr.]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026_0409_Amy-Loeb-1-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0409_Amy Loeb - 1 (1)]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Peconic Bay Medical Center President and CEO Amy Loeb questioned the need to base a mobile stroke unit a short distance from a hospital that is about to open a thrombectomy-capable stroke center. RiverheadLOCAL/Emil Breitenbach Jr.]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/04/10/riverhead-weighs-major-rewrite-of-outlet-zoning-code-to-allow-more-uses-at-tanger/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-10T09:21:43-04:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/04/09/riverhead-to-take-first-step-in-preserving-145-acre-4-h-camp-property-in-baiting-hollow/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-09T16:39:25-04:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026_0409_town-board-doroski.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0409_town board doroski]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[County Legislator Greg Doroski and Julie Wesnofske of Peconic Land Trust meet with the Riverhead Town Board on April 9, 2026 to discuss acquisition of the 4-H Camp in Baiting Hollow. RiverheadLOCAL/Denise Civiletti]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2019_1004_4-H_camp.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2019_1004_4-H_camp]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[RiverheadLOCAL/Peter Blasl (file photo)]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/04/09/kirby-lee-wooten-iii/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-10T15:18:23-04:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026_0409_Kirby-Wooten-III-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0409_Kirby Wooten III - 1]]></image:title></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/04/09/yoyo-chicken-celebrates-grand-opening-in-calverton-friday/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-09T13:42:57-04:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026_0409_YoYo-Chicken-exterior-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0409_YoYo Chicken-exterior - 1]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[YoYo Chicken is located at 4490 Middle Country Road in Calverton, in the Calverton Commons shopping center. RiverheadLOCAL/Peter Blasl]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026_0409_YoYo-Chicken-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0409_YoYo Chicken- 1]]></image:title></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/04/09/suffolk-considers-bill-setting-boundaries-for-demonstrations-at-places-of-worship/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-09T07:15:42-04:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026_0409_Park-East-Synagogue_Grossman-column-AP-photo.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0409_Park East Synagogue_Grossman column- AP photo]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[New York City police assist people into the Park East Synagogue in Manhattan on Nov. 19, 2025. A large group of protesters amassed outside the synagogue that evening for the &quot;No Settlers on Stolen Land&quot; protest organized by the Palestinian Assembly for Liberation in opposition to a settler real estate event held at the synagogue that night. RiverheadLOCAL/Neil Constantine/NurPhoto via AP.]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/04/08/riverhead-town-board-honors-2025-employee-of-the-year-april-7-meeting-wrap-up/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-08T23:11:36-04:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026_0407_town-board-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0407_town board - 1]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[RiveheadLOCAL/Denise Civiletti]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026_0407_Steve-Vance-award-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0407_Scott Vance award - 1]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Riverhead Town&apos;s 2025 Employee of the Year Scott Vance with members of the Town Board on April 7, 2026. RiverheadLOCAL/Denise Civiletti]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/04/08/science-centers-last-minute-bid-fails-as-town-advances-acquisition-of-main-street-building/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-08T09:05:32-04:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026_0403_LI-Science-Center-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0403_LI Science Center - 1]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[The Long Island Science Center&apos;s building at 111 E. Main St. which Riverhead Town officials seek to acquire for redevelopment. RiverheadLOCAL/Peter Blasl]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/04/07/self-reflection-medicine-for-us-all/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-07T13:03:04-04:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026_0407_man-thinking-reflection.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0407_man thinking reflection]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[RiverheadLOCAL/Adobe Stock photos]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/04/07/richard-dick-lewis-woodhull-jr-83/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-07T12:36:14-04:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/04/07/riverhead-water-district-to-begin-annual-spring-flushing-of-its-mains-on-sunday-april-12/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-07T07:59:34-04:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/04/06/thomas-m-ruddy-81/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-06T17:53:17-04:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/04/06/cynthia-a-chomicki-65/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-06T17:48:59-04:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/04/06/hazel-a-goff-68/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-07T11:36:34-04:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/04/06/anti-bias-task-force-liaison-former-chairperson-clash-over-groups-role/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-06T17:35:54-04:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026_0406_Denise-Merrifield-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0406_Denise Merrifield - 1]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Council Member Denise Merrifield at the April 2, 2026 Town Board work session. RiverheadLOCAL/Denise Civiletti]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/04/06/alive-on-25-will-absolutely-be-back-this-summer-rothwell-says/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-06T09:40:38-04:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2025_0801_Alive-on-25-37.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2025_0801_Alive on 25 - 37]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[A view from West Main Street at Alive on 25 on Aug. 1, 2025. RiverheadLOCAL/ Emil Breitenbach Jr.]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/04/05/hochuls-climate-act-delay-meets-opposition/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-05T06:00:14-04:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026_0405_Hochul-climate-act-delay.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0405_Hochul climate act delay]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[On March 25, 2026 hundreds of New Yorkers representing health, environmental, student, and consumer organizations rallied in Albany alongside elected officials at an emergency rally to defend New York&apos;s Climate Law, which Governor Hochul is aiming to weaken.  (Photo by Erik McGregor/Sipa USA via AP Images)]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/04/05/barbara-j-michalecko-crabb-66/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-05T05:24:41-04:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026_04_03_Barbara_J._Michalecko-Crabb_66-0-145x300-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_04_03_Barbara_J._Michalecko-Crabb_66-0-145x300]]></image:title></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/04/05/fog-reduces-visibility-along-long-island-coast-early-sunday-drivers-urged-to-use-caution/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-06T09:17:38-04:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/04/05/latest-real-estate-transfers-108/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-05T05:10:55-04:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/04/04/in-search-of-the-perfect-easter-egg/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-04T20:46:09-04:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026_0404_EGG-HUNT-3.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0404_EGG HUNT - 3]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[RiverheadLOCAL/Emil Breitenbach Jr.]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/04/04/riverhead-town-wide-cleanup-day-set-for-april-25/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-07T15:22:01-04:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/04/04/apple-honda-wins-top-dealership-honor/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-04T06:37:58-04:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/04/04/suffolk-poet-laureate-seeks-submissions-for-anthology-of-black-poets/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-16T14:52:16-04:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/04/03/overnight-closures-planned-on-ny-25-in-calverton-for-resurfacing-project-starting-april-16/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-03T16:42:20-04:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026_0403_lights-for-night-work-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0403_lights for night work - 1]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Lights for night work  lined up near Splish Splash Drive in Calverton Friday. RiverheadLOCAL/Peter Blasl]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026_0403_detour-sign-Mill-Road-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0403_detour sign Mill Road - 1]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Detour sign on Mill Road near intersection with Middle Road.RiverheadLOCAL/Peter Blasl]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/04/03/science-center-pitches-new-phased-plan-as-riverhead-considers-eminent-domain/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-03T10:18:28-04:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026_0403_Science-Center-Merrifield-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0403_Science Center Merrifield - 1]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Council Member Denise Merrifield during the April 2 Town Board work session, discussing the condition of the science center&apos;s building. RiverheadLOCAL/Denise Civiletti]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026_0403_Science-Center-building-2-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0403_Science Center building-2 - 1]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[The town square site and the east side of the science center&apos;s building at 111 E. Main St. RiverheadLOCAL/Peter Blasl]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026_0403_Science-Center-building-1-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0403_Science Center building-1 - 1]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[The building at 111 e. Main St. slated for redevelopment by the  L.I. Science Center. RiverheadLOCAL/Peter Blasl]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026_0403_Science-Center-building-1-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0403_Science Center building-1 - 1]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[The building at 111 E. Main St., slated for redevelopment by the  L.I. Science Center, on April 3, 2026. RiverheadLOCAL/Peter Blasl]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/04/03/riverhead-school-board-adopts-218-88-million-budget-proposal-public-hearing-set-for-may-6/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-30T15:49:54-04:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2024_0130_classroom.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Teacher, students and classroom with hands for question, answer or FAQ of engaging children. Happy female educator teaching enthusiastic kids for learning, education or development in class]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[RiverheadLOCAL/Adobe Stock photo]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/04/02/nidia-dalessandro-coelho-88/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-02T19:01:31-04:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/04/02/bryan-s-hale-59/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-02T18:58:26-04:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/04/02/shirley-s-anderson-95/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-02T18:55:23-04:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/04/02/lets-prioritize-what-is-right-over-what-is-comfortable/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-02T18:52:15-04:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/04/02/riverheads-girls-wrestling-team-makes-history-in-just-two-seasons/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-02T18:02:57-04:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026_0402_RHS-girls-wrestling-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0402_RHS girls wrestling - 1]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[The Riverhead Blue Waves girls wrestling team, from left: Deliah Evans, Makenzie Roche, Miiko Foster, Evelin Torres-Reyes, Jolie Espana, Hilda Espana. Not pictured; Heaven Burks, Brianna Chaves, Arianna Solozano (Courtesy photo)]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/04/02/shirley-coverdale-honored-as-woman-of-distinction-in-first-legislative-district/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-02T05:34:58-04:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026_0402_Doroski-Coverdale.png</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0402_Doroski-Coverdale]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Shirley Coverdale has been named Suffolk County Woman of Distinction by Legislator Greg Doroski. Courtesy photo.]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026_0402_Coverdale-Doroski.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0402_Coverdale-Doroski]]></image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026_0402_Doroski-Coverdale.png</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0402_Doroski-Coverdale]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Shirley Coverdale has been named Suffolk County Woman of Distinction by Legislator Greg Doroski. (Courtesy photo.)]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/04/01/stony-brook-eastern-long-island-hospital-earns-primary-stroke-center-designation/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-01T17:59:00-04:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026_0401_ELIH.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0401_ELIH]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Stony Brook/Eastern Long Island Hospital (Courtesy story)]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/04/01/police-two-arrested-on-criminal-trespass-charges-in-calverton/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-01T15:54:07-04:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/04/01/i-saw-the-racist-video-i-knew-exactly-what-it-was-and-i-said-nothing/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-01T08:59:36-04:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026_0401_empty-mic-AdobeStock_703791043.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0401_empty mic AdobeStock_703791043]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[RiverheadLOCAL/Adobe Stock image]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/04/01/riverhead-police-to-join-statewide-distracted-driving-crackdown-april-9-13/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-01T05:54:16-04:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026_0401_distracted-driving-cell-phone-AdobeStock_150129921.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Businessman ignoring safety and texting onmobile phone while driving]]></image:title></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/04/01/royston-p-rind-jr-78/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-01T05:36:32-04:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/03/31/police-seek-woman-wanted-in-riverhead-petit-larceny-at-polo-ralph-lauren-factory-store/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-31T18:10:47-04:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026_0331_wanted-for-shoplifting.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Suffolk County Police Crime Stoppers released these photos of a woman wanted in connection with a petit larceny from a Riverhead outlet store. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers handout.]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/03/31/riverhead-allstate-agent-beth-hanlon-honored-with-national-community-service-award/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-31T17:27:53-04:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026_0331_Beth-Hanlon-at-Garden-Fest-2025-2-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0331_Beth Hanlon at Garden Fest 2025-2 - 1]]></image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026_0331_Beth-Hanlon-at-Garden-Fest-2025-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0331_Beth Hanlon at Garden Fest 2025 - 1]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Allstate agent Elizabeth Hanlon, third from right, at Riverhead Rotary&apos;s East End Garden Festival in May 2025. Courtesy photo.]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/03/31/aaecf-president-urges-transparency-and-accountability-in-work-of-anti-bias-task-force/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-31T12:11:29-04:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/03/31/bias-prevention-must-be-proactive-to-be-effective/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-31T11:47:48-04:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/03/31/the-pipeline-that-doesnt-ask-permission/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-31T11:40:35-04:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/03/31/suffolk-da-18-members-and-associates-of-riverhead-based-gang-indicted-in-murders-shootings-and-robberies/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-31T11:28:51-04:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/03/31/james-t-dubovick-81/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-31T09:43:35-04:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/03/31/judge-orders-cancellation-of-cat-property-claim-on-vast-calverton-industrial-site/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-31T08:59:38-04:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/03/31/pbmc-cuts-ribbon-on-neurosciences-center-bringing-advanced-stroke-care-east/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-31T06:56:33-04:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026_0330_PBMC-neurosciences-center-ribbon.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[RiverheadLOCAL/ Emil Breitenbach Jr.]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Bill and Ruth Ann Harnisch snip the ceremonial ribbon to celebrate the opening of Peconic Bay Medical Center&apos;s neurosciences center, made possible by a major gift from the couple. RiverheadLOCAL/ Emil Breitenbach Jr.]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026_0330_Dr.-Richard-Jung-in-cath-lab.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[RiverheadLOCAL/ Emil Breitenbach Jr.]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Interventional neurologist Dr. Richard Jung speaks about Peconic Bay Medical Center&apos;s neurosciences center after the March 30 ribbon-cutting ceremony. ceremony RiverheadLOCAL/ Emil Breitenbach Jr.]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026_0330_Bill-and-Ruth-Ann-Harnisch.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[RiverheadLOCAL/ Emil Breitenbach Jr.]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Bill and Ruth Ann Harnisch  at the opening of Peconic Bay Medical Center&apos;s neurosciences center bearing their names in recognition of their major donation that made the center possible. RiverheadLOCAL/ Emil Breitenbach Jr.]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/03/30/fire-destroys-barn-on-sound-avenue-farm/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-30T17:58:06-04:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026_0330_barn-fire.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0330_barn fire]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Firefighters battle a blaze at a barn on Sound Avenue March 30, 2026. RiverheadLOCAL/Courtesy photo]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/03/30/former-chairs-resignation-exposes-dispute-over-riverhead-anti-bias-task-force-mission/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-06T16:20:51-04:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/03/29/a-few-hundred-gather-in-riverhead-for-no-kings-rally/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-29T07:12:40-04:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026_0328_trump-flag-car.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Father Cervini&apos;s benediction at the end of the event. ]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20226_0328_No-Kings-3.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[20226_0328_No Kings - 3]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Signs placed outside Riverhead Town Hall Saturday, where protesters gathered to demand Riverhead Town officials to act on a local law proposed by OLA of Eastern Long Island. RiverheadLOCAL/Denise Civiletti]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20226_0328_No-Kings-19.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[20226_0328_No Kings - 19]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[RiverheadLOCAL/Denise Civiletti]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20226_0328_No-Kings-17.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[20226_0328_No Kings - 17]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[No Kings Day protesters at the rally on Griffing Avenue March 28, 2026. RiverheadLOCAL/Denise Civiletti]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20226_0328_No-Kings-4.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[20226_0328_No Kings - 4]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Protesters outside Riverhead Town Hall Saturday afternoon. RiverheadLOCAL/Denise Civiletti]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20226_0328_No-Kings-Paul-Henry.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[20226_0328_No Kings - Paul Henry]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Paul Henry, entertainer. RiverheadLOCAL/Denise Civiletti]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20226_0328_No-Kings-Williford.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[20226_0328_No Kings - Williford]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Suffolk County Poet Laureate Chip Williford. RiverheadLOCAL/Denise Civiletti]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20226_0328_No-Kings-McAuliff.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[20226_0328_No Kings - McAuliff]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[No Kings 3 Riverhead organizer John McAuliff. RiverheadLOCAL/Denise Civiletti]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20226_0328_No-Kings-Hedz.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[20226_0328_No Kings - Hedz]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[The Rev. Bohdan Hedz, pastor of St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church in Riverhead. RiverheadLOCAL/Denise Civiletti]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20226_0328_No-Kings-Welch.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[20226_0328_No Kings - Welch]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Greenport High School senior Faith Welch.RiverheadLOCAL/Denise Civiletti]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20226_0328_No-Kings-Solis.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[20226_0328_No Kings - Solis]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Irma Solis, director of the Suffolk Regional Office of the New York Civil Liberties Union. RiverheadLOCAL/Denise Civiletti]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20226_0328_No-Kings-Tovar.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[20226_0328_No Kings - Tovar]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Alma Tovar, a community advocate with Organización Latino Americana (OLA) of Eastern Long Island. RiverheadLOCAL/Denise Civiletti]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20226_0328_No-Kings-Earl.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[20226_0328_No Kings - Earl]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Riverhead High School senior Oliver Earl. RiverheadLOCAL/Denise Civiletti]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20226_0328_No-Kings-Joslin.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[20226_0328_No Kings - Joslin]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[The Rev. Roger Joslin, vicar, Vicar, The Church of the Holy Trinity Greenport and The
Church of the Redeemer, Mattituck.RiverheadLOCAL/Denise Civiletti]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20226_0328_No-Kings-Leven.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[20226_0328_No Kings - Leven]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Attorney Andrew Leven of Riverhead. RiverheadLOCAL/Denise Civiletti]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20226_0328_No-Kings-Cervini.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[20226_0328_No Kings - Cervini]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Father John Cervini of St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church in Riverhead. RiverheadLOCAL/Denise Civiletti]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/03/28/jamesport-st-patricks-day-parade-draws-crowd-saturday-photos/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-28T18:35:56-04:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20226_0328_Jamesport-St-Patricks-Day-19.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[20226_0328_Jamesport St Patricks Day - 19]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Bagpipers, marching bands and fire departments from all over the region were joined by community groups in the parade lineup. RiverheadLOCAL/Emil Breitenbach Jr.]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/03/28/cops-pair-charged-in-drug-bust-at-riverhead-apartment-complex/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-28T07:14:25-04:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/03/27/michael-j-vincent-58/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-27T18:15:11-04:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/03/27/town-board-majority-seems-ready-to-revive-condemnation-of-science-center-building/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-27T18:07:02-04:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/03/27/riverhead-middle-schools-first-culture-night-draws-big-crowd-celebrates-community/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-27T17:12:31-04:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2926_0326_World-Language-Culture-Night-1-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2926_0326_World Language Culture Night - 1]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Riverhead Middle School students, family, faculty and staff celebrated the students&apos; cultural heritage at the school&apos;s first World Language Culture Night Thursday evening, organized by middle school foreign language teachers. RiverheadLOCAL/Emil Breitenbach Jr.]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2926_0326_World-Language-Culture-Night-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2926_0326_World Language Culture Night - 1]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Riverhead Middle School&apos;s World Language Culture Night offered students and their families a smorgasbord of foods from all over the world. RiverheadLOCAL/Emil Breitenbach Jr. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/03/27/events-like-alive-on-25-are-important-for-downtown-revitalization/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-27T09:00:00-04:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/03/27/future-of-alive-on-25-uncertain-as-riverhead-officials-weigh-costs-business-impact/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-27T08:02:10-04:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/03/27/riverhead-library-budget-vote-and-trustee-election-set-for-april-14/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-31T10:22:46-04:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/03/26/affordability-push-revives-debate-over-housing-and-environmental-protections/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-26T15:05:56-04:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/03/26/just-more-of-the-same/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-26T12:46:12-04:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/03/26/town-government-should-promote-an-informed-citizenry-not-keep-citizens-in-the-dark/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-26T12:34:01-04:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/03/26/really-shocking/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-26T11:12:03-04:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/03/26/wading-river-woman-pleads-guilty-in-suffolk-bribery-case/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-26T05:53:06-04:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026_0326_Hassett-mug.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0326_Hassett mug]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Brianna Hassett, 33, pleaded guilty March 25 to attempted bribe receiving in the third degree, a class E felony, Suffolk DA Ray Tierney said. Photo: Suffolk District Attorney&apos;s Office handout.]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/03/26/former-riverhead-resident-extradited-from-poland-to-face-charges-in-fatal-2022-crash/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-26T05:42:10-04:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/03/25/local-farms-enter-season-amid-labor-worries/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-25T18:09:50-04:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/03/25/legally-blonde-the-musical-takes-the-stage-at-riverhead-high-school-thursday-sunday/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-25T16:33:00-04:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2926_0325_Legally-Blonde-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2926_0325_Legally Blonde - 1]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[&apos;Legally Blonde: The Musical&apos; takes the stage Thursday-Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 1 p.m. RiverheadLOCAL/Emil Breitenbach Jr.]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/03/25/riverhead-art-students-create-16-panel-portrait-of-the-dancer-katherine-dunham/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-25T12:18:25-04:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/mlk_portrait_blurred_background_fill_800x528.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[mlk_portrait_blurred_background_fill_800x528]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Rivehead High School MLK Portrait Project painting, 2026: Katherine Dunham. Courtesy photo.]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/03/25/say-farewell-to-east-end-arts-gallery-space-at-133-e-main-st/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-04T06:52:35-04:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026_0310_East-End-Arts-133-E-Main-St-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0310_East End Arts 133 E Main St - 1]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[The East End Arts building at 133 East Main Street. RiverheadLOCAL/Peter Blasl]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/03/25/jamesport-civic-group-announces-america-250-community-service-scholarship/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-25T18:56:49-04:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/03/25/americas-boating-course-to-be-offered-at-riverhead-library-this-spring/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-25T18:57:25-04:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/East-Creek-Marina-07.20.2019-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[East Creek Marina 07.20.2019 - 1]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Boats docked at East Creek Marina. RiverheadLOCAL/Denise Civiletti (file photo)]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/03/25/st-patricks-day-parade-set-for-march-28/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-25T18:55:45-04:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/03/25/andrews-top-gun-run-5k-scheduled-for-march-28/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-25T18:55:24-04:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Andrews-Top-Gun-Run.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Andrews Top Gun Run]]></image:title></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/03/25/lunch-learn-webinar-on-plastic-pollution/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-25T18:58:15-04:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/03/24/dick-amper-81-tireless-advocate-for-l-i-pine-barrens-and-clean-drinking-water/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-24T19:56:30-04:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2015_0826_amper_dog.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2015_0826_amper_dog]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Dick Amper and his dog Oscar on the Peconic Riverfront in 2015. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/03/24/no-kings-marches-rallies-planned-in-riverhead-saturday-to-protest-trump-policies/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-24T12:33:55-04:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2926_0323_No-Kings-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2926_0323_No Kings - 1]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Protesters at the No Kings 2 demonstration on Route 58 Oct. 18, 2025. RiverheadLOCAL/Denise Civiletti]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/03/24/portion-of-middle-road-closed-after-overturn-crash-tuesday-morning/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-24T09:15:14-04:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026_0324_MVA-rollover.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0324_MVA rollover]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[A vehicle on its side after a crash March 24 shortly after 8:30 a.m. RiverheadLOCAL/Peter Blasl]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/03/23/firefighters-make-quick-stop-in-calverton-house-fire-monday/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-23T20:55:58-04:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2926_0323_house-fire-wu0ie-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2926_0323_house fire wu0ie - 1]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Fire at 456 Deep Hole Road in Calverton March 23, 2026. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/03/23/othelia-m-jackson-91/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-23T18:28:30-04:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/03/23/paula-k-johnson-96/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-23T12:51:33-04:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/03/23/supreme-court-declines-to-hear-challenge-to-new-yorks-even-year-election-law/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-24T07:48:58-04:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/US-Supreme-Court.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[US Supreme Court]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Photo: Wikimedia Commons/Joe Ravi (CC-BY-SA 3.0)]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/03/23/four-disconnected-911-calls-led-to-aquebogue-elementary-lockdown-march-12-police-chief-says/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-23T10:10:18-04:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/03/22/2026-03-22-riverhead-open-government-public-record-minutes/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-25T18:11:16-04:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026_0322_Town-Board-minutes.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Riverhead Town Board minutes]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Official minutes of the Feb. 18 Town Board meeting, summarizing 45 minutes of public comments. Screenshot of  Town of Riverhead minutes.]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/03/21/real-estate-transfers-latest-real-estate-transfers/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-21T08:50:45-04:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/03/20/daryl-m-sulzer-71/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-20T18:54:03-04:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/03/20/richard-l-gibbs-91/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-20T18:52:54-04:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/03/20/halpin-wont-rule-out-reviving-shelved-agritourism-resorts-code/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-22T18:27:56-04:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026_0320-Halpin-03.09.26-interview-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0320 Halpin 03.09.26 interview - 1]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Riverhead Supervisor Jerry Halpin during a March 9 interview in his office. RiverheadLOCAL/Denise Civiletti]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/03/20/special-education-drives-riverhead-school-budget-increase-audit-update-shows-improved-controls-march-17-school-board-meeting-wrap/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-20T12:21:43-04:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/03/20/baiting-hollow-scout-camp-to-mark-100th-anniversary-with-april-25-celebration/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-20T08:29:46-04:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026_0320-Camp-Baiting-Hollow-vintage-neckerchief-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0320 Camp Baiting Hollow vintage neckerchief - 1]]></image:title></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/03/19/five-story-zenith-building-addition-gains-preliminary-site-plan-approval/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-19T17:29:50-04:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026_0319_Zenith-Building-with-addition.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Zenith Building with addition]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[The Zenith Building with the five-story addition, facing McDermott Avenue, opposite Riverview Lofts, as shown in an architect&apos;s rendering by Sendlewski Architects of Riverhead. Source: Riverhead Town records]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026_0319_Zenith-Building-North-elevation.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[The Zenith Building north elevation]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[The north side of Zenith Building on Main Street, as shown in an architect&apos;s rendering by Sendlewski Architects of Riverhead. Source: Riverhead Town records]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/03/19/police-seek-man-wanted-for-shoplifting-at-riverhead-supermarket/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-19T03:35:43-04:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/03/18/dragica-nicovic-76/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-18T18:09:34-04:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/03/18/riverhead-farmers-higher-fertilizer-fuel-costs-middle-east-conflict/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-18T18:03:18-04:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026_0318_Rottkamps-spring-tilling.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[tractor-tilling-spring]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[A tractor preps the land for spring planting, March 2019. Courtesy photo: Rottkamp&apos;s Fox Hollow Farms/Instagram ]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/03/18/town-board-march-17-meeting-wrap-up/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-18T10:34:39-04:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/03/17/riverhead-closes-sale-of-vail-leavitt-music-hall-to-the-jazz-loft/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-17T15:10:35-04:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026_0317_Jazz-loft-closing.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0317_Jazz loft closing]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Supervisor Jerry Halpin and Jazz Loft President Thomas Manuel and Riverhead shake hands after the sale of the Vail Leavitt Music Hall to The Jazz Loft closed March 17. Also pictured are Council Member Denise Merrifield and members of The Jazz Loft &apos;s  board of directors. Courtesy photo.]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/03/16/visions-of-freedom-america-250-exhibit-opens-in-riverhead/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-16T18:49:25-04:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026_0316_Visions-of-Freedom-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Visions of Freedom poster]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Wading River artist Blanche Gyberg’s Statue of Liberty painting was selected for the exhibit&apos;s promotional material. RiverheadLOCAL/Deborah Wetzel ]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/03/16/riverhead-town-wins-dismissal-in-lawsuit-over-fatal-second-street-fire/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-16T15:56:26-04:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2017_0911_Supreme-Court-building-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2017_0911_Supreme Court building - 1]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[State Supreme Court Justice Alison Napolitano dismissed the Town of Riverhead from one of two lawsuits filed after the fatal 2021 fire at 46 East Second Street in Riverhead.RiverheadLOCAL/Denise Civiletti (file photo)]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/03/16/wind-advisory-issued-for-long-island-with-gusts-up-to-50-mph-expected/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-16T09:07:37-04:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/03/15/little-league-invites-community-to-pancake-breakfast-sunday-march-22/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-25T18:19:52-04:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/03/15/farmers-market-to-reopen-at-east-end-food/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-15T09:41:55-04:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/03/15/irish-flag-flies-again-in-jamesport/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-15T09:27:52-04:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026_0314-Irish-flag-raising-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0314 Irish flag-raising - 1]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Town officials joined the East End Emerald Society for the annual flag-raising ceremony in Jamesport. RiverheadLOCAL/ Emil Breitenbach Jr.
]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/03/15/a-fine-day-for-a-swim-in-south-jamesport/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-15T09:25:47-04:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026_0314-Leprechaun-Leap-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0314 Leprechaun Leap - 1]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[The Leprechaun Leap, a fundraiser for the Jamesport St. Patrick&apos;s Day Parade, , took place at Miamogue Point Saturday, RiverheadLOCAL/ Emil Breitenbach Jr.
]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/03/14/pulaski-mini-masques-presents-goldilocks-and-the-case-of-the-cheery-singing-photos/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-14T07:24:03-04:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026_0313_Pulaski-Goldilocks-16.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0313_Pulaski Goldilocks - 16]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[RiverheadLOCAL/Emil Breitenbach Jr.]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/03/13/battery-storage-proposal-near-homes-draws-skepticism-from-town-board/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-13T08:43:56-04:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/03/12/halpin-sees-rail-manufacturing-at-epcal-but-key-questions-remain/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-12T16:00:00-04:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026_0310_Jerry_Halpin-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0310_Jerry_Halpin - 1]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Riverhead Supervisor Jerry Halpin in his Town Hall office March 10. RivehreadLOCAL/Denise Civiletti]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/03/12/greenport-hospital-turns-surplus-meals-into-help-for-neighbors-in-need/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-12T14:05:42-04:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026_0312-ELIH-Food-Rescue.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0312 ELIH Food Rescue]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Representatives from Food Rescue US – North Fork recently presented Stony Brook Eastern Long Island
Hospital with a plaque recognizing the hospital’s ongoing partnership in donating surplus prepared food
from the Greenhouse Grill to support community food programs. In 2025, the program redirected 1,961
pounds of food, more than doubling the 937 pounds recovered in 2024. Courtesy photo:  Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/03/11/manorville-pet-dealer-charged-with-animal-neglect/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-11T18:31:12-04:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/03/11/police-seek-help-locating-two-teens-missing-from-timothy-hill-ranch/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-12T15:42:16-04:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026_0311_missing-teens.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0311_missing teens]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Sykai Booker and Hodaviah Dunn left Timothy Hill Ranch in Riverhead on March 10, Riverhead Police said. Photo: Riverhead Police Department handout.]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/03/11/two-historic-north-fork-homes-are-getting-new-life-through-careful-restoration/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-11T09:38:39-04:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026_0311_Caseys-at-home-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0311_Caseys at home - 1]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Carrie and Patrick Casey in the living room. RiverheadLOCAL/Deborah Wetzel]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026_0311_Casey-house-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0311_Casey house - 1]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[The Caseys&apos; Main Road home, originally built by George Skidmore around 1850, is distinguished by its two-story turret. RiverheadLOCAL/Deborah Wetzel ]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026_0311_Dave-Harris-Eileen-Fenton-and-Greg-Llewellyn-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Dave Harris, Eileen Fenton and Greg Llewellyn outside the Fenton house last week. RiverheadLOCAL/Deborah Wetzel]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026_0311_Eileen-Fenton-with-the-front-door-of-her-home-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Eileen Fenton with the original front door of her c.1800 home. RiverheadLOCAL/Deborah Wetzel]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026_0311_Fenton-house-raised-up-for-moving-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0311_Fenton house raised up for moving - 1]]></image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026_0311_Patrick-and-Carrie-Casey-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0311_Patrick and Carrie Casey - 1]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Patrick and Carrie Casey in the historic home they are restoring on Main Road in Laurel. RiverheadLOCAL/Deborah Wetzel]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026_0311_historic-homes.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0311_historic homes]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[The circa 1800 Luce-Downs-Fenton house on Sound Avenue in Riverhead being moved back from the road (photo courtesy of Greg Llewellyn), left, and the Skidmore-Penny house on Main Road in Laurel. RiverheadLOCAL/Deborah Wetzel ]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/03/10/ola-revises-ice-public-safety-proposal-request-to-meet-with-riverhead-remains-unanswered/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-10T17:49:29-04:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2023_0328_Minerva-Perez_OLA-1-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2023_0328_Minerva Perez_OLA - 1 (1)]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[OLA Executive Director Minerva Perez at a press conference at Riverhead High School in March 2023. RiverheadLOCAL/Alek Lewis (file photo)]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/03/10/salvatore-virgadaula-88/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-10T07:16:04-04:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/03/10/dense-fog-advisory-in-effect-for-suffolk-through-tuesday-morning/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-16T06:27:08-04:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2012_0320_fog.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2012_0320_fog]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[RiverheadLOCAL/Peter Blasl (file photo)]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/03/09/keith-r-mackie-44/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-10T07:11:46-04:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/03/09/dorothy-f-dinnigan-90/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-09T16:50:58-04:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/03/09/tests-dead-geese-riverhead-hpai-avian-influenza-dec/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-09T16:46:23-04:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/03/09/jamesport-horse-farm-bought-by-riverhead-council-member-and-his-wife/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-09T10:50:22-04:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026_0309_Thunder-Road-Stables-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0309_Thunder Road Stables - 1]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Horses at Thunder Road Stables in Jamesport on Friday. RiverheadLOCAL/Emil Breitenbach Jr.]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026_0309_Debra-Rothwell-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0309_Debra Rothwell- 1]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Debra Rothwell has been around horses all her life. RiverheadLOCAL/Emil Breitenbach Jr.]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026_0309_Rothwells-and-horses-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0309_Rothwells and horses - 1]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Debra and Ken Rothwell with their horses, Lotti and Lucky. RiverheadLOCAL/Emil Breitenbach Jr.]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/03/09/anti-ice-protesters-march-from-route-58-to-riverhead-town-hall-sunday-afternoon/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-09T07:42:36-04:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026_0308_Anita_Boyer_protest.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0308_Anita_Boyer_protest]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Anita Boyer of Hampton Bays addresses the crowd outside Riverhead Town Hall at an anti-ICE rally following a march from Route 58 on Sunday, March 8. Courtesy photo: via Osman Canales/Facebook]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026_0308_ICE-Out-protest-4.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0308_ICE Out protest - 4]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Anti-ICE protesters outside Riverhead Town Hall on West Second Street March 8. Courtesy photo: via Osman Canales/Facebook]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026_0308_ICE-Out-protest-3.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0308_ICE out protest]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Anti-ICE protesters line Route 58 in Riverhead Sunday, March 8 before marching to Riverhead Town Hall. Screenshot from video via Osman Canales/Facebook.]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026_0308_ICE-Out-protest-2.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0308_ICE Out protest - 2]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Anti-ICE protesters outside Riverhead Town Hall on West Second Street March 8. Courtesy photo: via Osman Canales/Facebook]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026_0308_ICE-Out-protest-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0308_ICE Out protest - 1]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Anti-ICE protesters outside Riverhead Town Hall on Sunday, March 8. Courtesy photo: via Osman Canales/Facebook]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/03/09/riverhead-town-square-petrocelli-hotel-planning-board/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-09T06:00:00-04:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/03/08/latest-real-estate-transfers-107/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-08T09:46:08-04:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/03/08/cops-riverhead-leandras-law-dwi-arrest/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-08T09:55:48-04:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/03/08/dense-fog-advisory-remains-through-9-a-m-sunday/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-09T08:17:32-04:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/03/07/locally-dense-fog-statement/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-08T06:58:40-04:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/03/06/supreme-court-new-york-even-year-election-law-challenge/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-06T17:41:34-05:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2022_Roberts_Court_Formal_083122_Web.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[The Roberts Court, October 2022]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Photo credit: Fred Schilling, Collection of the Supreme Court of the United States]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/03/06/calverton-man-indicted-for-murder-in-stabbing-death-of-his-mother/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-06T17:38:14-05:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/03/06/pfas-found-in-all-produce-samples-tested-from-long-island-farms-new-study-finds/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-06T09:00:29-05:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026_0306_lettuce-carrots-beets-AdobeStock.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[fresh organic carrots, beets, radishes and lettuce leaves on wooden table in Brazil]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[PFAS was found in carrots, beets and lettuce grown at eight farms on the East End, according to a study conducted by Citizens Campaign for the Environment with scientists from Stony Brook University and others.]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/03/05/2-transfer-tax-revenues-rose-in-2025-and-5-housing-fund-tax-has-raised-79m-since-2023/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-05T18:20:44-05:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/03/05/a-first-look-at-riverhead-schools-26-27-budget-218-9-m-plan-stays-within-tax-cap-budget-official/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-05T14:58:01-05:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/03/05/never-a-friend-to-the-environment-zeldin-has-been-a-wrecking-ball-as-chief-of-epa/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-05T08:46:07-05:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/03/04/medical-offices-on-street-parking-creates-hazard-residents-say/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-05T06:54:12-05:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026_0304_Northern-Parkway-2-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0304_Northern Parkway-2 - 1]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[A UPS delivery van on Northern Parkway, where cars parked on both sides of the road reduce the width of the roadway such that it can barely accommodate two-way traffic, especially with plowed snow lining the curbs. RiverheadLOCAL/Denise Civiletti]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026_0304_Northern-Parkway-1-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0304_Northern Parkway-1 - 1]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[The north side of Norhern Parkway east of Roanoke Avenue, where the Town Board is considering a parking ban to alleviate congestion. RiverheadLOCAL/Peter Blasl ]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/03/04/riverhead-senior-althetes-commit-to-colleges/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-04T16:32:08-05:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026_0303_RHS-athlete-signing-event-7.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0303_RHS athlete signing event - 7]]></image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026_0303_RHS-athlete-signing-event-11.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0303_RHS athlete signing event - 11]]></image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026_0303_RHS-athlete-signing-event-13.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0303_RHS athlete signing event - 13]]></image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026_0303_RHS-athlete-signing-event-16.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0303_RHS athlete signing event - 16]]></image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026_0303_RHS-athlete-signing-event-18.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0303_RHS athlete signing event - 18]]></image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026_0303_RHS-athlete-signing-event-21.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0303_RHS athlete signing event - 21]]></image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026_0303_RHS-athlete-signing-event-22.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0303_RHS athlete signing event - 22]]></image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026_0303_RHS-athlete-signing-event-25.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0303_RHS athlete signing event - 25]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[RiverheadLOCAL/Emil Breitenbach Jr.]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026_0303_RHS-athlete-signing-event-1-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0303_RHS athlete signing event - 1 (1)]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Riverhead High School student athletes who committed to various colleges and universities at a ceremony March 3 in the high school gym. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/03/04/riverhead-town-board-meeting-wrap-march-3/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-04T12:50:21-05:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/03/03/police-seek-help-locating-18-year-old-missing-from-timothy-hill-ranch-2/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-03T19:01:55-05:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026_0303_McCoy.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Screenshot]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Screenshot]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/03/03/meet-l-i-farm-bureau-president-laurie-mcbride/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-03T18:55:29-05:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-0303_Laurie-McBride.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026-0303_Laurie McBride]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Laurie McBride of Mattituck was raised in a farm family that grew vegetables in Riverhead.  Courtesy photo.]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026_0303_Farm-Bureau-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0303_Farm Bureau - 1]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[L.I&gt; Farm Bureau President Laurie McBride and Director Bill Zalakar at the farm bureau&apos;s office in Calverton. Courtesy photo.]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/03/03/record-year-for-elih-auxiliary-fundraising/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-03T07:04:10-05:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026_0303_ELIH-auxiliary.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0303_ELIH auxiliary]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Members of the Eastern Long Island Hospital Auxiliary celebrate their record-setting donation to the hospitall. Courtesy  photo]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/03/03/golf-cottages-take-2-town-board-responds-to-public-pushback-revising-proposed-code-change/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-03T06:44:54-05:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026_0303_Baiting-Hollow-Club-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0303_Baiting-Hollow-Club-2]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Baiting Hollow Club, one of two golf courses north of Sound Avenue  within a designated development rights receiving area that had been proposed for development of golf cottages. The code proposal has now been revised to take in four other golf courses by rezoning them to the district that allows development rights to be transferred in. RiverheadLOCAL/Alek Lewis (file photo)]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/03/02/pulaski-street-snow-removal-tuesday-morning/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-03T19:04:52-05:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/03/02/anita-lucille-fagan-82/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-02T18:40:39-05:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Fagan-Anita-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Fagan, Anita]]></image:title></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/03/02/hilkka-m-torronen-98/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-02T18:38:19-05:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Torronen-Hilkka-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Torronen, Hilkka]]></image:title></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/03/02/ice-out-vigil-and-march-take-place-in-riverhead-after-operations-by-masked-agents-friday/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-02T18:22:57-05:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026_0302_message-of-love-to-students-1-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0302_message of love to students 1 - 1]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[A show of &apos;show of “community support of students who may feel unsafe after what happened Friday with ICE around the schools,&apos; took place Monday morning. Courtesy photo]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026_0228_ICE-OUT-protest-and-march-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0228_ICE OUT protest and march - 1]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[&apos;ICE Out&apos; protest organizer Anita Boyer leads protest march in downtown Riverhead Saturday afternoon. RiverheadLOCAL/Emil Breitenbach Jr.]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/03/02/east-end-food-hub-to-reopen-event-space-this-month-marking-major-milestone/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-02T09:16:59-05:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2021_1127_farmers_market-20.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2021_1127_farmers_market-20]]></image:title></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/03/01/the-i-bird-ny-challenge-begins-march-1/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-01T09:44:13-05:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026_0301_birder-AdobeStock.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[birding]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[The &apos;I Bird NY&apos; challenge runs from March 1 through Nov. 1. RiverheadLOCAL/Adobe Stock photo]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/03/01/linda-m-bilski-copenhaver-78/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-01T08:51:10-05:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/03/01/bucolic-beauty-a-way-of-life-local-history-what-the-proposed-motocross-track-would-destroy/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-01T08:40:47-05:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Suffolk-Sheriff-vehicle-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Suffolk Sheriff vehicle - 1]]></image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Peconic-River-Herb-Farm.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Peconic River Herb Farm]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[The Peconic River Herb Farm on River Road in Calverton. Photo:  Tak Chung/Google Maps]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/03/01/the-stories-we-choose-to-preserve-will-shape-the-kind-of-society-we-become/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-01T07:49:51-05:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/03/01/latest-real-estate-transfers-106/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-01T07:14:32-05:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/02/28/epcal-lawsuit-calverton-aviation-claims-dismissed-triple-five/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-01T09:47:12-05:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/02/28/dorothy-ohaire-94/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-01T09:05:37-05:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/02/27/kathleen-m-harrison-trent-63/</loc><lastmod>2026-02-27T19:56:15-05:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/02/27/reports-of-masked-agents-arrests-in-riverhead-friday-morning/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-09T08:15:32-04:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026_0227_ICE-arrest.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Screenshot]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Screenshot of arrest seen in video shot by Osman Canales on Feb. 27, 2026. Facebook/Osman Canales]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026_0227_ICE-agent-chases-man.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Screenshot]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Masked agent chases a man across West Main Street near Center Drive, opposite the libary Feb. 27, 2026 at about 8 a.m. Courtesy photo.]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026_0227_agents-tackle-man.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Screenshot]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Two agents arrest a man who was chased across West Main Street near Center Drive on Feb. 27, 2026 at about 8 ap.m. Courtesy photo]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026_0226_man-flees-across-W.-Main-.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Screenshot]]></image:title></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/02/27/riverhead-police-report-shoplifting-dwi-domestic-incidents-declined-in-january/</loc><lastmod>2026-02-27T08:16:43-05:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/02/27/ny-drivers-now-face-steeply-increased-points-for-several-serious-driving-offenses/</loc><lastmod>2026-02-27T07:48:06-05:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026_0227_Riverhead-Police-vehicle-lights-on-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Riverhead Police vehicle -lights]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[RiverheadLOCAL/Denise Civiletti (file photo)]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/02/26/peconic-landing-seeks-applicants-for-14th-annual-veterans-day-wedding-giveback/</loc><lastmod>2026-02-26T17:29:24-05:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026_0226_Peconic-Landing-wedding-2025.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0226_Peconic Landing wedding 2025]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[The 2025 winners, Kelly Dacimo and Nicholas Vivo pictured in front of Brecknock Hall on their wedding day. Courtesy photo: JT Santini Photography
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<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/02/26/nathan-t-corwin-iii-61/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-02T06:42:23-05:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/02/26/scammers-are-posing-as-town-officials-in-phishing-scheme-targeting-planning-zoning-applicants/</loc><lastmod>2026-02-26T16:02:38-05:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/AdobeStock_571905726-scaled.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Scam alert grunge rubber stamp]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[RiverheadLOCAL/Adobe Stock image]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/02/26/police-two-women-wanted-for-shoplifting-at-polo-ralph-lauren-childrens-store-in-riverhead/</loc><lastmod>2026-02-26T08:53:57-05:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026_0226_wanted-petit-larceny.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0226_wanted petit larceny]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Suffolk County Crime Stoppers released these surveillance camera images of two people they say stole merchandise from an outlet store in Riverhead in October. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/02/26/black-ice-possible-early-thursday-as-temperatures-drop-below-freezing-nws-statement/</loc><lastmod>2026-02-26T12:42:18-05:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/02/25/cops-riverhead-man-charged-with-murder-in-death-of-his-mother/</loc><lastmod>2026-02-25T18:23:07-05:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026-0225-Trent.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026-0225-Trent]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Kathleen Harrison Trent. Photo: Suffolk County Police ]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026_0202_Trent.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0202_Trent]]></image:title></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/02/25/former-star-confectionery-owners-second-act-making-chocolate-at-southampton-luncheonette/</loc><lastmod>2026-02-25T17:42:15-05:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026_0225_Meras_Perashh.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0225_Meras_Perashh]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Anthony Meras, left, and Mark Parash with a sampling of the chocolate Easter candies they&apos;re making at Sip&apos;n Soda in Southampton.  Courtesy photo.]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026_0225_Meras_chocolates-.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0225_Meras_chocolates]]></image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026_0225_Anthony-Meras-Mark-Parash.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0225_Anthony Meras Mark Parash]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Anthony Meras, left, former owner of Star Confectionery, and his lifelong friend, Mark Parash, owner of Sip&apos;n Soda in Sourhampton, with chocolate Easter bunnies. Courtesy photo.]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/02/25/ukrainian-catholic-church-in-riverhead-marks-fourth-anniversary-of-russian-invasion/</loc><lastmod>2026-02-25T15:14:36-05:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026_0224_Ukrainian-candlelight-service-1-1-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0224_Ukrainian candlelight service - 1 (1)]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Members of St John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church and supporters gather at the church for a candlelight memorials service on the fourth anniversary of the war. RiverheadLOCAL/Emil Breitenbach Jr.]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026_0224_Ukrainian-candlelight-service-3.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0224_Ukrainian candlelight service - 3]]></image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026_0224_Ukrainian-candlelight-service-9.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0224_Ukrainian candlelight service - 9]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[&apos;Prayers move mountains,&apos; the bishops of the Ukrainian Catholic in the United States wrote in a letter to the people of the church. RiverheadLOCAL/Emil Breitenbach]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026_0224_Ukrainian-candlelight-service-8.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0224_Ukrainian candlelight service - 8]]></image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026_0224_Ukrainian-candlelight-service-7.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0224_Ukrainian candlelight service - 7]]></image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026_0224_Ukrainian-candlelight-service-5.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0224_Ukrainian candlelight service - 5]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Worshippers at the Feb. 24, 2026 memorial service at St. Johnt he Baptist Ukrainian Cathollic Church in Riverhead. RiverheadLOCAL/Emil Breitenbach Jr.]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026_0224_Ukrainian-candlelight-service-2.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0224_Ukrainian candlelight service - 2]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Rev. Bohdan Hedz speaks to the community gathered for the Feb. 24, 2026 memorial service. RiverheadLOCAL/Emil Breitenbach Jr.]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026_0224_Ukrainian-candlelight-service-1-2.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0224_Ukrainian candlelight service - 1 (2)]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[A candlelight memorial service held Feb. 24, 2026 at St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church in Riverhead. RiverheadLOCAL/Emil Breitenbach Jr.]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026_0224_Ukrainian-candlelight-service-4.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0224_Ukrainian candlelight service - 4]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[The Rev. Bohdan Hedz, pastor of St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church in Riverhead during the Feb. 24, 2026 memorial service. RiverheadLOCAL/Emil Breitenbach Jr.]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026_0224_Ukrainian-candlelight-service-1-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0224_Ukrainian candlelight service - 1 (1)]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Members of St John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church and supporters gather at the church for a candlelight memorials service on the fourth anniversary of the war. RiverheadLOCAL/Emil Breitenbach Jr.]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/02/25/lions-club-annual-st-patricks-day-dinner/</loc><lastmod>2026-02-25T10:33:31-05:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/corned-beef-and-cabbage-dinner_AdobeStock.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Corned Beef Cabbage]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Corned Beef and Cabbage dinner. RiverheadLOCAL/Adobe Stock photo.]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/02/25/moderate-to-heavy-snow-band-reduces-visibility-across-suffolk-through-late-morning/</loc><lastmod>2026-02-25T10:08:45-05:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026_0225-SNOW-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0225 SNOW - 1]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Snow coming down on Harrison Avenue in Riverhead Feb. 25, 2026. RiverheadLOCAL/Peter Blasl]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/02/25/leprechaun-leap-in-south-jamesport/</loc><lastmod>2026-02-25T09:31:29-05:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Leprechaun-Hat-gold-coins-AdobeStock.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[A festive St. Patrick&apos;s Day scene featuring a green leprechaun hat with a gold buckle, resting on a pile of gold coins and surrounded by shamrock leaves, with a blurred, magical background of bokeh l]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[RiverheadLOCAL/ADobe Stock image]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/02/25/history-talk-long-island-women-in-the-american-revolution/</loc><lastmod>2026-02-25T08:00:00-05:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/women-during-the-revoiution.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[women during the revoiution]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Molly Pitcher (Mary McCauley), 1754-1832. American Revolutionary heroine. Engraving after a painting by C.Y. Turner Image: National Park Service (public domain.)]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/02/25/brief-burst-of-heavy-snow-may-cut-visibility-for-morning-commute/</loc><lastmod>2026-02-25T10:30:15-05:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/02/25/east-end-emerald-societys-grand-marshal-ball/</loc><lastmod>2026-02-25T08:02:53-05:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/02/25/community-blood-drive-slated-for-march-3/</loc><lastmod>2026-02-25T08:53:39-05:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/02/25/vigil-for-justice-and-ice-out-protest-planned-in-riverhead-feb-27-and-28/</loc><lastmod>2026-02-25T08:04:32-05:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026_0225-Stop-ICE-sign-at-Jan-31-protest-Riverhead-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0225 Stop ICE sign at Jan 31 protest Riverhead - 1]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[A protester holds a &quot;Stop ICE&apos; sign at an anti-ICE protest in Riverhead Jan. 31. RiverheadLOCAL/Denise Civiletti]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/02/25/america-and-the-black-vote-program-is-postponed-due-to-weather-conditions/</loc><lastmod>2026-02-25T07:23:37-05:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/1024px-Lyndon_Johnson_and_Martin_Luther_King_Jr._-_Voting_Rights_Act.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[1024px-Lyndon_Johnson_and_Martin_Luther_King,_Jr._-_Voting_Rights_Act]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[President Lyndon Johnson and the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the signing ceremony of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Photo: Yoichi Okamoto, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/02/24/town-board-feb-18-meeting-wrap-up/</loc><lastmod>2026-02-24T17:52:42-05:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/02/24/barbara-m-meyer-87/</loc><lastmod>2026-02-24T16:31:54-05:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/02/24/john-w-karpinski-72/</loc><lastmod>2026-02-24T16:28:38-05:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/02/24/video-town-plows-work-to-tame-powerful-blizzard-monday-morning-in-riverhead/</loc><lastmod>2026-02-25T10:32:09-05:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026_0223-snow-plow-perspective-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0223 snow plow perspective - 1]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[From the perspective of a plow truck operator about to tackle accumulations and drifts on Reeves Avenue in Riverhead Feb. 23, 2026. RiverheadLOCAL/Peter Blasl]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/02/23/blizzard-dumps-nearly-2-feet-of-snow-in-the-local-area-monday-photos/</loc><lastmod>2026-02-24T17:53:18-05:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026_0223-snow-photos-12-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0223 snow photos - 12]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Snow clearing and removal underway on Sound Avenue in Riverhead at about noon on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026. RiverheadLOCAL/Peter Blasl]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/02/23/rev-cynthia-liggon-is-installed-as-senior-pastor-of-first-baptist-church-of-riverhead/</loc><lastmod>2026-02-24T17:53:37-05:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026_0221_Rev.-Cynthia-Liggon-installation-21.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0221_Rev. Cynthia Liggon installation - 21]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Senior Pastor Cynthia Liggon celebrates with fellow clergy, congregants, friends and family at the conclusion of her installation ceremonies Saturday at First Baptist Church of Riverhead. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/02/23/major-blizzard-pounds-local-area/</loc><lastmod>2026-02-24T17:53:55-05:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026_0224-Riverhead-High-School-snow-clearing-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0224 Riverhead High School snow clearing - 1]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Snow clearing at Riverhead High School Tuesday morning, Feb. 24. RiverheadLOCAL/Peter Blasl]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026_0223_Osborn-Avenue-Baiting-Hollow-1236-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0223_Osborn Avenue Baiting Hollow 1236 - 1]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Southbound on Osborn Avenue north of Reeves Avenue, Feb. 23, 2026 at 12:36 p.m.]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026_0223_Sound-Avenue-Baiting-Hollow-1132-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0223_Sound Avenue Baiting Hollow 1132 - 1]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Sound Avenue, Baiting Hollow on Feb. 23, 2026 at 11:32 a.m. RiverheadLOCAL/Peter Blasl]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026_0223_Osborn-Avenue-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Osborn Avenue Riverhead]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Osborn Avenue in Riverhead north of Route 58. RiverheadLOCAL/Peter Blasl]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026_0223_snow-accumulations-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0223_snow accumulations - 1]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Snow about 18 inches deep off the kitchen porch Feb 23, 2026. RiverheadLOCAL/Denise Civiletti]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026_0223_view-of-the-road-from-inside-a-plow-truck.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[view from plow]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[&quot;Zero visibility.&quot; The view from a plow truck at work in Riverhead before dawn Monday,Feb. 23. RiverheadLOCAL/Courtesy photo]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/02/23/heavy-snow-continues-early-monday-morning-at-rates-of-2-inches-per-hour/</loc><lastmod>2026-02-25T10:30:18-05:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026_0223_satellite.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0223_satellite]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[NOAA satellite image showing the winter storm on the East Coast at 5:30 a.m. on Feb. 23, 2026.]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/02/22/updated-blizzard-warning-forecasts-18-to-23-of-snow-travel-ban-takes-effect-9-p-m-sunday/</loc><lastmod>2026-02-25T10:30:19-05:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026_0222_Riverhead-Hwy-Dept-snow-plows-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0222_Riverhead Hwy Dept snow plows - 1]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Riverhead Highway plow trucks were loaded with salt-sand and ready to roll Sunday afternoon. RIverheadLOCAL/Denise Civiletti]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026_0222_Riverhead-press-conference-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0222_Riverhead press conference - 1]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Riverhead Supervisor Jerry Halpin, flanked by council members, townn workers and first responders during a press conference Sunday afternoon at the Riverhead Highway Department. Courtesy photo: Town of Riverhead.]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/02/22/winter-storm-closings-and-cancellations/</loc><lastmod>2026-02-25T10:30:23-05:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026_0222_Riverhead-Hwy-Dept-snow-plow-blower-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0222_Riverhead Hwy Dept snow plow-blower - 1]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Riverhead Highway Department cleans up after a snowstorm. RiverheadLOCAL/Peter Blasl]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/02/22/duffy-mx-motocross-track-proposal-scoped-for-environmental-impact-review/</loc><lastmod>2026-02-26T13:05:09-05:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/02/22/snowfall-projection-rises-again-16-24-now-forecast-across-region-nws/</loc><lastmod>2026-02-25T10:30:24-05:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2015_0127_blizzard_rt_58.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2015_0127_blizzard_rt_58]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Route 58 looking east near Harrison Avenue at 10 a.m.on Jan. 27, 2015, after &quot;Juno&quot; left 22-24 inches of snow on the ground in Riverhead.  RiverheadLOCAL/Peter Blasl]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/02/22/police-seek-help-locating-15-year-old-reported-missing-from-riverhead/</loc><lastmod>2026-02-25T11:10:43-05:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/02/21/jessica-zablocky-altieri-35/</loc><lastmod>2026-02-21T14:12:52-05:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/02/21/winter-storm-emergency-in-effect-in-riverhead-as-starting-9-p-m-saturday-on-street-parking-banned/</loc><lastmod>2026-02-25T10:30:27-05:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026_0221_Middle-Road-in-Calverton-during-Feb.-2021-snowstorm-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0221_Middle Road in Calverton during Feb. 2021 snowstorm - 1]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Middle Road in Calverton during a February 2021 snowstorm. RiverheadLOCAL/Peter Blasl]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/02/21/blizzard-warning-issued-for-long-island-13-18-of-snow-gusts-up-to-55-mph-expected/</loc><lastmod>2026-02-25T10:30:28-05:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/02/20/riverheads-old-time-jam-bands-music-is-upbeat-happy-and-contagious/</loc><lastmod>2026-02-24T17:56:27-05:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026_0220_Neil-Saccamano-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0220_Neil Saccamano - 1]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Neil Saccamano playing his Irish tin whistle.RiverheadLOCAL/Deborah Wetzel 
]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026_0220_Old-Time-Jam-group-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0220_Old Time Jam group - 1]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Musicians of the Old Time Jam, a group that gets together for an informal jam performing traditional music. RiverheadLOCAL/Deborah Wetzel 
]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026_0220_Theresa-Dillworth-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0220_Theresa Dillworth - 1]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Theresa Dillworth with her  five-string, closed back banjo. RiverheadLOCAL/Deborah Wetzel 
]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026_0220_Rocky-DiVello-and-Toni-Kaste-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0220_Rocky DiVello and Toni Kaste - 1]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Rocky Divello on mandolin and Toni Kaste on fiddle, members of the Old Time Jam, during warm-up at a practice session Feb. 12 at the Riverhead library. RiverheadLOCAL/Deborah Wetzel 
]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/02/20/a-33-billion-nuclear-bailout-is-coming-to-your-electric-bill/</loc><lastmod>2026-02-20T15:14:29-05:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026_0220_Nine-Mile-Point-facility.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0220_Nine Mile Point facility]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[The Nine Mile Point 1 nuclear facility in Oswego was built in 1969. Photo: U.S. Department of Engergy]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/02/20/heavy-snow-blizzard-conditions-possible-sunday-into-monday/</loc><lastmod>2026-02-25T10:30:31-05:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/02/20/latino-advocates-urge-riverhead-to-adopt-local-law-addressing-public-safety-during-ice-activity/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-10T13:20:13-04:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/02/20/gerard-nightingale-82/</loc><lastmod>2026-02-20T04:29:31-05:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/02/19/riverhead-ukrainian-parish-invites-community-to-memorial-services-marking-four-years-since-russias-full-scale-invasion/</loc><lastmod>2026-02-24T17:57:14-05:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2025_0224_Ukrainian-church-pews-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2025_0224_Ukrainian church pews - 1]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Parishioners and supporters gather for a candlelight service at St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church on Feb. 24, 2025. RiverheadLOCAL/Emil Breitenbach Jr.]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/02/19/police-seek-publics-help-locating-three-teens-missing-from-timothy-hill-ranch/</loc><lastmod>2026-02-25T11:10:44-05:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026_0219_Missing-teens.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0219_Missing teens]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Teens missing from Timothy Hill Ranch on Feb. 18, 2026, from left: Prince Owens, Sykai Booker and Tyreak Bishop. Photos: Riverhead Police handout.]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/02/19/police-seek-help-locating-man-missing-from-riverhead-facility/</loc><lastmod>2026-02-25T11:10:44-05:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/02/19/man-detained-by-ice-after-leaving-county-courthouse-in-riverside-wednesday/</loc><lastmod>2026-02-24T17:57:34-05:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026_0219_Cordova-Garcia-.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[ICE arrest outside county courthouse]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Esaul Cordova Garcia being detained by ICE outside the Arthur Cromarty Court Complex in Riverside. Image: Video screenshot ]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/02/18/state-dec-warns-against-contact-with-dead-or-sick-birds-on-long-island/</loc><lastmod>2026-02-24T17:57:50-05:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026_0218_dead-geese-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0218_dead geese - 1]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Dead geese on a Peconic Bay beach in Jamesport. RiverheadLOCAL/Peter Blasl]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/02/18/fire-suppression-system-accidentally-discharged-at-riverhead-gas-station-wednesday-morning/</loc><lastmod>2026-02-24T17:58:06-05:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026_0218_BJs-gas-station-dry-chem-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0218_BJs gas station dry-chem]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[People coated in fire suppression powder at BJ&apos;s gas station in Riverhead Feb, 18. Courtesy photo]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026_0218_BJs-gas-station-dry-chem.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0218_BJ&apos;s gas station dry-chem]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[BJ&apos;s gas station was coated in dry chemical agent Feb. 18 after its fire suppression system accidentally discharged during routine maintenance, RiverheadLOCAL/Peter Blasl]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/02/18/cannabis-law-change-clarifies-buffer-measurements-near-schools-houses-of-worship/</loc><lastmod>2026-02-24T17:58:22-05:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/02/17/east-end-hospice-suffolk-community-college-launch-hospice-rotation-for-paramedic-students/</loc><lastmod>2026-02-17T16:40:56-05:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026_0217_hospice_paramedic-program.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0217_hospice_paramedic program]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Suffolk paramedic students begin a hospice-specific clinical rotation at East End Hospice’s Kanas Center, a first in New York. Ciurtesy photo]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/02/17/dense-fog-advisory-in-effect-tuesday-night-into-wednesday-morning/</loc><lastmod>2026-02-17T16:51:39-05:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/02/17/helen-jean-elak-96/</loc><lastmod>2026-02-17T08:43:20-05:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/02/17/main-road-warehouse-plan-pulled-stony-brook-ambulance-center-hearing-reopened-hvac-business-proposed-at-former-buoy-one-site/</loc><lastmod>2026-02-24T17:58:43-05:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/02/17/riverhead-woman-reported-missing-identified-as-woman-found-dead-in-manorville-woods-suffolk-police/</loc><lastmod>2026-02-24T17:58:58-05:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/02/16/presidents-day-closings-and-schedule-changes/</loc><lastmod>2026-02-16T08:29:30-05:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/02/16/police-seek-man-wanted-in-theft-at-riverhead-target/</loc><lastmod>2026-02-25T11:17:17-05:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/02/15/latest-real-estate-transfers-105/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-01T06:52:01-05:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/02/15/a-celebration-of-history-and-culture-and-a-call-to-overcome-modern-tribalism/</loc><lastmod>2026-02-15T08:21:59-05:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/02/14/scwa-sues-riverhead-town-over-north-fork-pipeline-project/</loc><lastmod>2026-02-14T07:42:16-05:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/02/13/roanoke-avenue-elementary-school-students-celebrate-p-s-i-love-you-day-all-week-long/</loc><lastmod>2026-02-13T17:36:50-05:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026_0213_Roanoke-student-at-Westhampton-Care-Center-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0213_Roanoke student at Westhampton Care Center - 1]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[RiverheadLOCAL/Courtesy photo]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026_0213_Roanoke-students-at-Westhampton-Care-Center-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0213_Roanoke students at Westhampton Care Center - 1]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Roanoke Avenue Elementary School Student Council members visited Westhampton Care Center Feb. 12 to bring residents and staff valentines made by Roanoke students in celebration of P.S. I Love You week. RiverheadLOCAL/Courtesy photo. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/02/13/democrats-give-halpin-nod-for-re-election-bid/</loc><lastmod>2026-02-13T14:45:00-05:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/02/13/riverheads-anti-bias-task-force-chair-stepping-down-eyeing-broader-youth-outreach-efforts-as-he-mulls-future-run-for-elective-office/</loc><lastmod>2026-02-13T10:24:53-05:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026_0213_Mark-McLaughlin-11.20.2023-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0213_Mark McLaughlin 11.20.2023 - 1]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Mark McLaughlin chairing a Riverhead Anti-Bias Task Force meeting. RiverheadLOCAL/Denise Civiletti (File photo.)]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/02/12/riverhead-woman-facing-murder-charge-in-32-year-old-cold-case/</loc><lastmod>2026-02-12T17:01:26-05:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/02/12/abe-lincoln-a-president-whose-morality-statesmanship-and-tenacity-truly-made-america-great/</loc><lastmod>2026-02-12T07:31:23-05:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2016_0201_lincoln.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2016_0201_lincoln]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Photo: Alexander Gardner, 1865 (colorized)/Library of Congress]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/02/12/woman-found-dead-in-wooded-area-in-manorville-suffolk-homicide-detectives-investigating/</loc><lastmod>2026-02-12T06:46:23-05:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026_0212_Connecticut-Avenue.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Manorville woods]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[The area of Connecticut Avenue south of River Road in Manorville. Source: Google Earth]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/02/11/riverhead-chef-jerry-dicecco-hosts-middle-school-french-club-culinary-field-trip/</loc><lastmod>2026-02-11T17:39:05-05:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026_0211_frog-legs_mussels_French-onion-soup.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0211_frog legs_mussels_French onion soup]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Three of the dishes prepared for Riverhead Middle School French Club students by Chef Jerry DeCecco of Jerry &amp; the Mermaid Feb. 10: frog legs, mussels and French onion soup. RiverheadLOCAL/Deborah Wetzel]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026_0211_French-Club-Tianna-Allen-and-Ashton-Daniels-.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0211_French Club Tianna Allen and Ashton Daniels]]></image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026_0211_French-Club_Maria-Silva-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0211_French Club Maria Silva]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[French club member Maria Silva eating chef Jerry DiCecco&apos;s French-inspired mussels and fries. RiverheadLOCAL/Deborah Wetzel]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026_0211_French-Club_Jerry_Mermaid-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0211_French Club_Jerry_Mermaid - 1]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Riverhead Middle School 8th graders enjoy crepes with ice cream for dessert. RivehreadLOCAL/Deborah Wetzel]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026_0211_French-Club_Jerry_DeCecco_Betsy-Ruotolo-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0211_French Club_Jerry_DeCecco_Betsy Ruotolo - 1]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Chef Jerry DeCecco and Riverhead Middle School French Club advisor Betsy Ruotolo at Jerry &amp; the Mermaid Feb. 10, when the middle school French club had an outing to experience French cuisine. RiverheadLOCAL/]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026_0211_French-Club_-Lehanna-Mora.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0211_French Club_ Lehanna Mora]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Lehanna Mora with her plate of frog legs. RiverheadLOCAL/Deborah Wetzel]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/02/11/john-h-jack-kratoville-93/</loc><lastmod>2026-02-11T10:10:02-05:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/02/11/crime-stoppers-woman-sought-in-marshalls-theft-in-riverhead/</loc><lastmod>2026-02-25T11:17:18-05:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/crimestoppers_marshalls_800x480.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[crimestoppers_marshalls_800x480]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Police are seeking the public&apos;s help to identify a woman they say stole merchandise from a Riverhead store in December. Source: Suffolk County Crime Stoppers]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/02/11/police-investigate-head-on-crash-involving-school-bus-suv-in-calverton-monday-afternoon/</loc><lastmod>2026-02-25T11:17:18-05:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/02/10/walmart-to-open-supercenter-at-its-current-riverhead-location/</loc><lastmod>2026-02-11T05:27:50-05:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/02/10/bondholders-sue-triple-five-affiliate-and-nj-municipality-claiming-collusion-to-cut-megamalls-pilot-payments/</loc><lastmod>2026-02-10T12:48:26-05:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/02/09/david-w-newman-54/</loc><lastmod>2026-02-09T18:27:09-05:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/02/09/james-michael-nunemaker-76/</loc><lastmod>2026-02-09T18:24:42-05:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/02/09/riverhead-and-two-other-towns-sue-state-over-cannabis-rules-and-local-control/</loc><lastmod>2026-02-09T12:51:25-05:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026_0209_Rt_58_Cannabis-Corridor-map.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0209_Rt_58_Cannabis-Corridor-map]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Riverhead Town’s map of the Route 58 “cannabis corridor,” showing layers of location restrictions the town adopted. The corridor is the focus of the Riverhead disputes that led to the state advisory opinion and the lawsuit filed by Riverhead, along with the Southampton and Brookhaven on Feb 6.
Source: Town of Riverhead]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/02/08/calverton-mixed-use-project-gains-preliminary-site-plan-approval/</loc><lastmod>2026-02-10T09:13:08-05:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/02/08/frigid-temps-blowing-winds-drifting-snow-this-one-was-a-crippling-storm/</loc><lastmod>2026-02-08T09:02:37-05:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026_0208_highway-plow-blowing-snow-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0208_highway plow blowing snow - 1]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[A RIverhead plow truck clearing snow on Mill Road in January 2022. RIverheadLOCAL/Peter Blasl (file photo)]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/02/07/winter-weather-advisory-for-snow-in-effect-saturday-afternoon-until-5-oclock/</loc><lastmod>2026-02-07T12:54:47-05:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/02/07/jacqueline-b-miller-62/</loc><lastmod>2026-02-07T08:51:27-05:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/02/06/louis-f-angotti-81/</loc><lastmod>2026-02-06T13:52:49-05:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/02/06/neighbors-voice-concerns-to-planning-board-about-16-lot-subdivision-in-aquebogue/</loc><lastmod>2026-02-06T13:14:09-05:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/02/05/is-environmental-review-to-blame-for-lack-of-affordable-housing-in-ny-advocates-elected-officials-discuss-proposed-rules-changes/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-26T13:13:07-04:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026_0205_Dan-Panico-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0205_Dan Panico - 1]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Brookhaven Town Supervisor Dan Panico. RiverheadLOCAL/Denise Civiletti]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026_0205_enviromental-roundtable-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0205_enviromental roundtable - 1]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Sen. Anthony Palumbo&apos;s environmental roundtable at Suffolk County Community College&apos;s Culinary Arts Center in Riverhead Feb. 2. RiverheadLOCAL/Denise Civiletti]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026_0205_Ed-Romaine-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0205_Ed Romaine - 1]]></image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026_0205_Bob-DeLuca-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0205_Bob DeLuca - 1]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Group for the South Fork President Bob DeLuca. RiverheadLOCAL/Denise Civiletti]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026_0205_Anthony-Palumbo-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0205_Anthony Palumbo - 1]]></image:title></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/02/05/wind-chill-values-of-15o-to-20o-forecast-this-weekend-national-weather-service/</loc><lastmod>2026-02-06T08:07:02-05:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026_0205_Peconic-River-ice-snow-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0205_Peconic River ice snow - 1]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Peconic River, Riverhead RiverheadLOCAL/Peter Blasl]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/02/05/police-seek-help-locating-teen-missing-from-timothy-hill-ranch/</loc><lastmod>2026-02-25T11:10:45-05:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026_0205_Tullon.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0205_Tullon]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Dante Tullon, 16, has been missing from Timothy Hill Ranch since Feb.2, Riverhead police said. Photo: Riverhead Police handout]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/02/05/republicans-tap-rothwell-for-supervisor/</loc><lastmod>2026-02-13T12:00:01-05:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026_0204_Rothwell-nomination-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0204_Rothwell nomination - 1]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Council Member Ken Rothwell speaking to the Riverhead Republican Committee Feb. 4 at the Riverhead VFW after the vote designating him as the party&apos;s candidate for supervisor. RiverheadLOCAL/Emil Breitenbach Jr. ]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026_0204_Kenny-Rothwell-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0204_Kenny Rothwell - 1]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Council Member Ken Rothwell&apos;s son, Kenny, nominates his father for the town supervisor post. RiverheadLOCAL/Emil Breitenbach Jr.]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026_0204_Ken-Rothwell-and-Tammy-Robinkoff-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0204_Ken Rothwell and Tammy Robinkoff - 1]]></image:title></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/02/04/suffolk-da-riverhead-man-indicted-for-aggravated-vehicular-assault-in-nov-29-dwi-crash-that-injured-multiple-people/</loc><lastmod>2026-02-08T09:41:32-05:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/02/04/police-officer-promoted-to-sergeant-tax-break-for-volunteer-first-responders-now-available-after-2-years-of-service-town-board-meeting-wrap/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-17T18:53:28-04:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026_0204_Suprina-promotion-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0204_Suprina promotion - 1]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Riverhead&apos;s new police sergeant, Matt Suprina, center, with his wife Debbie, daughter Charlotte, Riverhead Police Chief Ed Frost and the Riverhead Town Board at the Feb. 3 board  meeting. RiverheadLOCAL/Denise Civiletti]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/02/04/riverhead-seeks-public-input-for-hazard-mitigation-plan-update/</loc><lastmod>2026-02-04T07:38:23-05:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026_0204_beach-erosion-08.19.2024-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0204_beach erosion 08.19.2024 - 1]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Riverhead Town engineers inspect L.I. Sound beach erosion at Edwards Avenue in Baiting Hollow on Aug 19, 2024 following a major rainstorm. RiverheadLOCAL/Peter Blasl]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/02/04/police-seek-pair-wanted-for-shoplifting-in-riverhead-dec-20/</loc><lastmod>2026-02-25T11:17:19-05:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026_0203_wanted-for-shoplifting.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0203_wanted for shoplifting]]></image:title></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/02/03/riverhead-police-2025-crime-data-show-december-declines-in-shoplifting-dwi-and-assault-offenses/</loc><lastmod>2026-02-25T11:17:20-05:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/02/02/marie-anna-madigan-78/</loc><lastmod>2026-02-02T18:47:23-05:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/02/02/ugo-l-polla-92/</loc><lastmod>2026-02-02T18:34:12-05:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/02/02/herbert-arthur-young-96/</loc><lastmod>2026-02-02T18:31:08-05:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/02/02/new-types-of-businesses-take-root-at-tanger-outlets-in-riverhead/</loc><lastmod>2026-02-02T18:17:16-05:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026_0202_Loide-candles-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0202_Loide candles - 1]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Loide &amp; Co. candles named for Long Island beaches. RiverheadLOCAL/Deborah Wetzel]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026_0202_Nicole-Foley-Krafty-Hands-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0202_Nicole Foley Krafty Hands - 1]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Nicole Foley, ower of Krafty Hands, in her shop at Tanger Outlets. RiverheadLOCAL/Deborah Wetzel]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026_0202_Nicole-Foley-_Loide-DiPippa.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0202_Nicole Foley _Loide DiPippa]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Nicole Foley, owner of Kraft Hands, and Loide DiPippa, owner of Loide &amp; Co., two new businesses at Tanger Outlets. RiverheadLOCAL/Deborah Wetzel]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026_0202_Loide-Co-Loide-DiPippa.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0202_Loide &amp; Co Loide DiPippa]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Loide DiPippa, owner of Loide &amp; Co., at her candle shop in Tanger Outlets. RiverheadLOCAL/Deborah Wetzel]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/02/02/a-rechargeable-battery-caught-fire-in-my-kitchen-heres-what-i-learned/</loc><lastmod>2026-02-02T12:59:34-05:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026_0202_melted-hand-warmer-and-intact-counterpart.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0202_melted hand warmer and intact counterpart]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[The remains of a rechargeable hand warmer that caught fire while charging overnight, shown next to an identical device that did not fail. RiverheadLOCAL/Denise Civiletti]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026_0202_melted-hand-warmer-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0202_melted hand warmer - 1]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[The lithium-ion battery inside the hand warmer ruptured and burned, melting the device’s plastic housing. RiverheadLOCAL/Denise Civiletti]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026_0202_melted-hand-warmer-before-and-after-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0202_melted hand warmer before and after - 1]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[The remains of a rechargeable hand warmer that caught fire while charging overnight, shown next to an identical device that did not fail. RiverheadLOCAL/Denise Civiletti]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/02/02/police-seek-publics-help-locating-missing-riverhead-woman/</loc><lastmod>2026-02-25T11:10:46-05:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/02/02/in-times-such-as-these/</loc><lastmod>2026-02-27T16:14:47-05:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/20226_0202_Prayer_Hobson-column.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[APTOPIX Tulsa Massacre]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[The Rev. Robert R.A. Turner, pastor of the historic Vernon African Methodist Episcopal Church, prays in the sanctuary of the church between meetings around centennial commemorations of the Tulsa Race Massacre, Friday, May 28, 2021, in Tulsa, Okla. Only the basement remained of the church, which was partially destroyed in the massacre in 1921 that destroyed the area known as Black Wall Street. (AP Photo/John Locher)]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/02/01/riverhead-little-league-registration-closes-feb-15/</loc><lastmod>2026-02-01T12:07:30-05:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/02/01/the-20-year-old-founder-of-riverhead-animal-sanctuary-knew-at-age-11-caring-for-animals-was-her-lifes-passion/</loc><lastmod>2026-02-01T11:20:17-05:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026_0201_Critterville-rescued-goat.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0201_Critterville rescued goat]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[A rescued goat who lives  in an isolation pen due to a communicable autoimmune disease. RiverheadLOCAL/Deborah Wetzel]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026_0201_Critterville-rescued-roosters.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0201_Critterville rescued roosters]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Roosters rescued from a cockfighting ring in Pennsylvania. RiverheadLOCAL/Deborah Wetzel]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026_0201_Critterville-logo.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0201_Critterville logo]]></image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026_0201_Critterville-DiMenna_White_Renner.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0201_Critterville DiMenna_White_Renner]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Claire DiMenna, Bruce White and Gretchen Renner at the Critterville  Farm Sanctuary in Riverhead Jan 16. RiverheadLOCAL/Deborah Wetzel]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026_0201_Critterville-Claire-DiMenna-with-Schmidt.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0201_Critterville Claire DiMenna with Schmidt]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Claire DiMenna of Critterville with Schmidt, a rescued turkey. RiverheadLOCAL/Deborah Wetzel]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/02/01/latest-real-estate-transfers-104/</loc><lastmod>2026-02-01T10:05:24-05:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/02/01/police-four-women-wanted-for-shoplifting-at-burlington-in-riverhead/</loc><lastmod>2026-02-25T11:17:20-05:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026_0201-Crime-Stoppers.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0201 Crime Stoppers]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Suffolk County Crime Stoppers released these surveillance camera images of four women police say stole merchandise from Burlington in Riverhead.]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/02/01/cold-weather-advisory-again-in-effect-sunday-morning-with-wind-chills-of-5-to-10/</loc><lastmod>2026-02-01T08:15:47-05:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026_0201_frozen-LI-Sound-Dara-Buckley.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0201_frozen LI Sound Dara Buckley]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Gull surveys the frozen landscape. Iron Pier Beach, Northville. RiverheadLOCAL/Dara Buckley]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026_0201_frozeen-iron-pier-Dara-Buckley.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0201_frozeen iron pier Dara Buckley]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Deep freeze at Iron Pier Beach]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/01/31/alex-pretti-vigil-ice-out-protest-riverhead/</loc><lastmod>2026-01-31T19:18:13-05:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026_0131-protest-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0131 protest - 1]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Protesters lined Roanoke Avenue between Second Street and Railroad Avenue Saturday morning. RiverheadLOCAL/Denise Civiletti]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/01/31/riverhead-police-officers-honored-for-saving-life-of-a-motorist-after-cardiac-arrest-behind-the-wheel/</loc><lastmod>2026-01-31T16:45:40-05:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026_0131-Kiwanis-police-officer-awards-EB-48.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0131 Kiwanis police officer awards EB - 48]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Riverhead Police Chief Ed Frost, left, with Police Officers of the Year Peter Anderson and Brett Doscinski. RiverheadLOCAL/Emil Breitenbach Jr.]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/01/31/saks-off-fifth-in-riverhead-will-close-monday-as-parent-company-shutters-most-off-price-stores/</loc><lastmod>2026-01-31T10:03:52-05:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026_0131-Off-Fifth-tanger-2_DC-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0131 Off Fifth tanger 2_DC - 1]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Saks Off Fifth at Tanger Outlets in Riverhead on Jan. 31, 2026. RiverheadLOCAL/Denise Civiletti]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/01/30/portions-of-main-street-to-be-closed-to-traffic-sunday-morning-for-snow-removal/</loc><lastmod>2026-01-30T17:26:07-05:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/01/30/lynne-marie-edwards-60/</loc><lastmod>2026-01-30T17:04:21-05:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/01/30/rothwell-likely-to-get-gop-nod-for-supervisor-as-dems-await-word-from-halpin-on-re-election-bid/</loc><lastmod>2026-01-30T16:58:00-05:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026_0130_Halpin_Rothwell_dc-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0130_Halpin_Rothwell_dc - 1]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Riverhead Supervisory Jerry Halpin, left, will likely face a challenge from Council Member Ken Rothwell, right, in the November election — if Halpin decides to run again. RiverheadLOCAL/Denise Civiletti]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/01/30/cold-weather-advisory-in-effect-from-midnight-to-10-a-m-saturday-for-wind-chill-values-of-5-to-10/</loc><lastmod>2026-01-30T13:14:14-05:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026_0130_swans-in-frozen-river_PB-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0130_swans in frozen river_PB - 1]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[RiverheadLOCAL/Peter Blasl]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/01/30/riverhead-senior-center-open-as-warming-center-friday-due-to-extreme-cold/</loc><lastmod>2026-01-30T11:08:49-05:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/01/30/da-former-pizzeria-employee-charged-with-arson-in-nov-18-fire-at-pazzo-in-wading-river/</loc><lastmod>2026-01-30T08:45:50-05:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/01/29/film-about-riverhead-medal-of-honor-recipient-garfield-langhorn-jr-premieres-at-the-suffolk/</loc><lastmod>2026-01-29T17:47:32-05:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026_0129_Langhorns-Nixon-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[President Richard Nixon presents Garfield M. Langhorn Sr. with his son&apos;s Medal of Honor, as members of the Langhorn family look on, during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House on April 7, 1970. Source: Richard M. Nixon Presidential Library]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026_0129_Garfield-Langhorn.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Garfield M. Langhorn Jr.&apos;s senior photo, Riverhead High School 1967 yearbook.]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026_0129_Langhorn-film-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0129_Langhorn film - 1]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Vietnam Veterans ofAmerica, Suffolk County Chapter Vice President Clarence Simpson on stage with members of the Riverhead High School NJROTC just before the screening of a documentary film produced by the Suffolk County Chapter, which is named for Langhorn, at The Suffolk on Jan. 29. RiverheadLOCAL/Denise Civiletti]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/01/29/cold-weather-advisory-in-effect-overnight-thursday-and-a-developing-coastal-storm-likely-to-bring-more-snow-to-east-end-this-weekend/</loc><lastmod>2026-01-29T10:04:44-05:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026_0126_snowstorm-17.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0126_snowstorm - 17]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Iron Pier Beach on Jan. 26. RiverheadLOCAL/Peter Blasl]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/01/29/bubble-domed-ice-rink-at-calverton-park-remains-closed-awaiting-permission-to-reopen/</loc><lastmod>2026-01-30T13:30:23-05:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026_0129_Peconic-Ice-Rink-dome-sagging-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0129_Peconic Ice Rink dome sagging - 1]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Interior view of the partially deflated Peconic Ice Rink dome after the Jan. 25 snowstorm. RiverheadLOCAL courtesy photo.]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026_0129_Peconic-Ice-Rink-dome-ice.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0129_Peconic Ice Rink dome ice]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Sheets of ice remained on top of the dome Tuesday afternoon. RiverheadLOCAL/Denise Civiletti]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/01/29/portion-of-pulaski-street-closed-for-snow-removal-thursday-morning/</loc><lastmod>2026-01-30T10:57:40-05:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026_0129_Pulaski-Street-snow-removal2-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0129_Pulaski Street snow removal2 - 1]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Highway Department crews clearing snow from Pulaski Street  before dawn on Jan. 29. RiverheadLOCAL/Mike Zaleski courtesy photo]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026_0129_Pulaski-Street-snow-removal-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0129_Pulaski Street snow removal - 1]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Highway Department crews clearing snow from Pulaski Street  before dawn on Jan. 29. RiverheadLOCAL/Mike Zaleski courtesy photo]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/01/28/dorothy-j-behr-93/</loc><lastmod>2026-01-28T18:27:26-05:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/01/28/lalota-announces-2-25m-for-calverton-water-main-extension-to-serve-area-affected-by-former-grumman-site-pollution/</loc><lastmod>2026-01-28T18:07:35-05:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/01/27/peconic-ice-rink-dome-partially-deflates-under-weight-of-snow-and-ice-following-weekend-storm/</loc><lastmod>2026-01-27T18:06:59-05:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026_012-Peconic-Ice-Rink_DC-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_012&amp; Peconic Ice Rink_DC - 1]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Accumulated snow and ice on top of the domed rink Tuesday afternoon. RiverheadLOCAL/Denise Civiletti]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/01/27/two-ice-out-events-planned-in-riverhead-this-weekend/</loc><lastmod>2026-01-31T05:26:42-05:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/01/26/edward-norman-bracht-85/</loc><lastmod>2026-01-29T13:26:46-05:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/01/26/calverton-runway-licensed-for-u-s-open-parking-shuttle-buses-jan-21-town-board-meeting-wrap/</loc><lastmod>2026-01-27T18:11:41-05:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026_0121_Town-Board_DC-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0121_Town Board_DC - 1]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[The Riverhead Town Board at its Jan. 21 meeting. RiverheadLOCAL/Denise Civiletti]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/01/26/time-to-dig-out-storm-drops-about-a-foot-of-snow-and-sleet-on-local-area/</loc><lastmod>2026-01-26T09:48:11-05:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026_0126_snowstorm-9.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0126_snowstorm - 9]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Worker clears snow at Roanoke Avenue Elementary School Monday morning. RiverheadLOCAL/Peter Blasl]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/01/25/developer-who-owns-40-acre-calverton-industrial-site-indicted-in-8-5m-pandemic-era-loan-fraud/</loc><lastmod>2026-01-25T11:06:14-05:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/01/25/operation-valentine-make-a-local-senior-citizen-happy-with-a-valentine/</loc><lastmod>2026-01-25T08:02:35-05:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/01/25/calverton-restoration-advisory-board-to-meet-feb-10-in-riverhead/</loc><lastmod>2026-01-25T08:05:09-05:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/01/25/taylor-burgess-presents-winter-moon-a-tribute-to-the-harlem-renaissance/</loc><lastmod>2026-02-01T12:11:06-05:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/01/24/celebrating-the-red-white-and-blue-riverhead-kicks-off-america-250/</loc><lastmod>2026-01-24T15:55:35-05:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026_0123_America-250-ball-1-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0123_America 250 ball-1 - 1]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[RiverheadLOCAL/Emil Breitenbach Jr.]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/01/23/closings-cancellations-and-delays-2/</loc><lastmod>2026-01-26T14:53:33-05:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/01/23/sunday-storm-may-drop-more-than-a-foot-of-snow-locally/</loc><lastmod>2026-01-24T16:07:48-05:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026_0123_Riverhead-Highway-plow-truck-being-loaded-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0123_Riverhead Highway plow truck being loaded - 1]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Riverhead Highway Department truck is loaded with salt-sand mixture Friday morning as crews prepare for the storm. RiverheadLOCAL/Peter Blasl]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/01/23/proposed-code-change-allowing-golf-cottages-aired-at-hearings/</loc><lastmod>2026-01-23T12:25:46-05:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/01/22/a-responsible-way-forward-in-the-arctic/</loc><lastmod>2026-01-22T18:19:57-05:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/01/22/heidi-dziuk-90/</loc><lastmod>2026-01-22T17:35:16-05:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/01/22/call-for-volunteers-family-history-in-effort-to-seek-national-register-recognition-for-polish-town/</loc><lastmod>2026-01-22T17:17:35-05:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026_0122_St.-Isidores-Church-former-Riverhead-Academy-1903-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0122_St. Isidore&apos;s Church (former Riverhead Academy) 1903 - 1]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[St. Isidore&apos;s R.C. Church (former Riverhead Academy) in 1903. Source: Riverhead: The Halcyon Years, 1861-1919, Thomas M. Stark (2005).]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026_0122_Polonaise-Par_DC-1.28.2025-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0122_Polonaise Par_DC 1.28.2025 - 1]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Polonaise Park was owned by the Polish Town Civic Association, where it built a pavilion for events.  The property has since been sold to a developer. RiverheadLOCAL/Denise Civiletti (file photo)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026_0122_Pulaski-Street_2.1.2021-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0122_Pulaski Street_2.1.2021 - 1]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Commercial buildings on Pulaski Street, in the heart of Polish Town&apos;s business district, during a snowstorm in February 2021. RiverheadLOCAL/Peter Blasl (file photo)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026_0122_St-Isidore-interior-6.15.2018-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0122_St Isidore interior 6.15.2018 - 1]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Inside St. Isidore&apos;s church, built in 1907 by Polish immigrant farmers. RiverheadLOCAL/
Denise Civiletti (file photo)]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/01/22/real-estate-transfers-jan-16-2026/</loc><lastmod>2026-01-22T12:00:00-05:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/01/22/school-district-business-official-audit-issues-were-fixed-before-comptroller-report-was-released/</loc><lastmod>2026-01-22T10:52:51-05:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/01/21/john-b-johnson-60/</loc><lastmod>2026-01-22T17:35:42-05:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/01/21/suffolk-health-department-lifts-peconic-river-advisory-following-jan-14-sewage-discharge/</loc><lastmod>2026-01-21T17:06:25-05:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026_0121_203-213-East-Main-St-site-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0121_203-213 East Main St site - 1]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[The 203-213 East Main Street construction site on Jan. 15. RiverheadLOCAL/Denise Civiletti]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/01/21/bye-bye-spicys-building-demo-underway-on-west-main-street/</loc><lastmod>2026-01-21T13:07:05-05:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026_0121_Spicys-tear-down-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0121_Spicy&apos;s tear-down - 1]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Spicy&apos;s Barbecue at 225 West Main Street in Riverhead, which closed in June 2022,  is torn down on Jan. 21, 2026. RiverheadLOCAL/Peter Blasl ]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/01/21/james-frederick-druck-iii-79/</loc><lastmod>2026-01-21T05:48:55-05:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/01/21/peconic-bay-medical-center-opens-womens-multispecialty-center-in-manorville/</loc><lastmod>2026-01-21T05:44:24-05:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026-0121_Northwell_PBMC_Womens-multispecialty-center.-Manorville.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026-0121_Northwell_PBMC_Womens multispecialty center. Manorville]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Northwell Health and Peconic Bay Medical Center officials marked the opening of the women’s multispecialty center in Manorville with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Jan. 16.
Photo courtesy of Northwell Health
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<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/01/21/nfbhc-to-host-breast-cancer-care-seminar-jan-30-in-riverhead/</loc><lastmod>2026-01-25T11:29:20-05:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/01/20/planning-board-jan-15-meeting-wrap-hospitals-maternity-entrance-work-gets-green-light/</loc><lastmod>2026-01-20T16:00:00-05:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/01/20/riverhead-opens-warming-center/</loc><lastmod>2026-01-20T13:58:00-05:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/01/20/revised-205-osborn-filing-teed-up-for-ida-vote-as-hanover-bank-branch-is-proposed/</loc><lastmod>2026-01-20T08:33:18-05:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/01/19/mlk-memorial-breakfast-honors-pastor-who-conceived-event-with-lifetime-achievement-award/</loc><lastmod>2026-01-19T18:23:34-05:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026_0119_MLK-Breakfast-Coverdale_Liggon-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0119_MLK Breakfast Coverdale_Liggon - 1]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Memorial Breakfast Chair Rev. Cynthia Liggon presents Rev. Charles Coverdale with the lifetime achievement award on Jan. 19, 2026. RiverheadLOCAL/Emil Breitenbach Jr.]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/01/19/mlk-day-2026-holiday-closings-service-changes/</loc><lastmod>2026-01-19T09:10:38-05:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/01/19/long-drawn-out-storm-dumps-about-4-inches-of-snow-in-riverhead-highway-supt/</loc><lastmod>2026-01-19T08:51:06-05:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/01/18/a-fresh-face-a-fast-clock/</loc><lastmod>2026-01-18T12:22:17-05:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026_0118_Jerry-Halpin_-Cindy-Clifford-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0118_Jerry Halpin_ Cindy Clifford - 1]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Heart of Riverhead Civic Association President Cindy Clifford with Riverhead Supervisor Jerry Halpin at the civic group&apos;s Jan. 17 meeting at Riverhead Free Library. RiverheadLOCAL/Denise Civiletti]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026_0118_Jerry-Halpin-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0118_Jerry Halpin - 1]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Riverhead Supervisor Jerry Halpin at the Jan. 17 meeting of the Heart of Riverhead Civic Association. RiverheadLOCAL/Denise Civiletti]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/01/17/larry-street-activist-for-racial-equality-and-social-justice-dies-at-71/</loc><lastmod>2026-01-17T07:33:08-05:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026_0117_Lawrence-Street-9.20.2020-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0117_Lawrence Street 9.20.2020 - 1]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Lawrence Street, wearing a &quot;good trouble&quot; shirt at a Trump rally in Riverhead on Sept. 20, 2020, speaking with a Trump supporter about John Lewis and racial justice. RiverheadLOCAL/Denise Civiletti]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/01/17/marilyn-r-weaver-94/</loc><lastmod>2026-01-19T10:55:33-05:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/01/16/katherine-p-macari-93/</loc><lastmod>2026-01-16T18:53:47-05:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/01/16/marcus-r-bryan-82/</loc><lastmod>2026-01-16T18:53:01-05:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/01/16/deborrah-l-poole-69/</loc><lastmod>2026-01-16T18:50:34-05:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/01/16/anna-may-johnson-95/</loc><lastmod>2026-01-16T18:49:18-05:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/01/16/william-d-rambo-76/</loc><lastmod>2026-01-16T18:48:04-05:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/01/16/riverhead-high-school-students-walk-out-to-protest-ice/</loc><lastmod>2026-01-17T05:26:23-05:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026_0116_student-walkout-Riverhead-HS-crowd-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0116_student walkout Riverhead HS-crowd - 1]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[A portion of the crowd at the rally behind Riverhead High School during the Jan. 16 student walkout. RiverheadLOCAL/Courtesy photo]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026_0116_student-walkout-Riverhead-HS-2-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0116_student walkout Riverhead HS-2 - 1]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Students on Harrison Avenue, outside Riverhead High School, after the rally during the student walkout Jan. 16.
RIverheadLOCAL/Emil Brietenbach Jr. ]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026_0116_student-walkout-Riverhead-HS-Oliver-Earl-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0116_student walkout Riverhead HS Oliver Earl - 1]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Student walkout co-organizer Oliver Earl speaking during the rally in the Riverhead High School parking lot. RiverheadLOCAL/courtesy photo.]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026_0116_student-walkout-Riverhead-HS-1-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0116_student walkout Riverhead HS -1 - 1]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[After the rally in the parking lot, some students assembled on Harrison Avenue to display their signs to passing motorists. RiverheadLOCAL/Emil Breitenbach Jr.]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/01/16/river-shows-no-evidence-of-contamination-following-discharge-from-sewer-main-break/</loc><lastmod>2026-01-16T13:53:11-05:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026_0116-sewer-main-break-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0116-sewer main break - 1]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[The town&apos;s sewer main, left, and the new sewer pipe that will serve the new apartment building at 203-213 East Main Street will be encased in concrete. RiverheadLOCAL/Denise Civiletti ]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/01/16/lawrence-street-71/</loc><lastmod>2026-01-17T07:11:40-05:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/01/15/wading-river-eagle-scout-candidate-builds-information-kiosk-for-town-nature-preserve/</loc><lastmod>2026-01-15T18:48:38-05:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026_0115_Anthony-Mango-kiosk.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0115_Anthony Mango kiosk]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Eagle Scout candidate Anthony Mango, 17, and his father Ken, pose with town officials on Jan. 15, after the installation of the information kiosk the Scout built for the sound Avenue Nature Preserve. RiverheadLOCAL/Denise Civiletti]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/01/15/county-issues-peconic-river-advisory-due-to-untreated-sewage-discharge-following-pipe-break/</loc><lastmod>2026-01-15T07:22:34-05:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026_0115_Heatherwood-Construction-site-Nov.-2025-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0115_Heatherwood Construction site Nov. 2025 - 1]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Workers at the Heatherwood construction site on Nov. 24, 2025. RiverhedLOCAL/Peter Blasl]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026_0115_Peconic-River-from-boardwalk-looking-esast-DC-3.24.2019-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0115_Peconic River from boardwalk looking esast DC 3.24.2019 - 1]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Looking east from he downtown boardwalk on the Peconic River in downtown Riverhead. RiverheadLOCAL/Denise Civiletti (file photo)]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/01/15/officials-oath-should-include-principles-of-declaration-of-independence/</loc><lastmod>2026-01-15T05:29:16-05:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/01/15/family-of-sgt-michael-piro-says-thanks/</loc><lastmod>2026-01-15T05:18:00-05:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026_0110_Piro-funeral-2-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0110_Piro funeral - 2]]></image:title></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/01/14/three-people-including-a-child-injured-when-county-bus-and-school-bus-collide/</loc><lastmod>2026-01-14T18:27:20-05:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026_0114_school-bus-county-bus-crash-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0114_school bus county bus crash-1]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[A Suffolk County Transit bus overturned after a collision with a school bus operated by  Montauk Bus Co. at the intersection of Doctors Path and Northville Turnpike Jan. 14. Courtesy photo: Riverhead Volunteer Ambulance Corps.]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026_0114_county-bus-overturned.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0114_county bus overturned]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[The overturned Suffolk County Transit bus on Doctors Path at the intersection with Northville Turnpike Jan. 14. Courtesy photo: Riverhead Volunteer Ambulance Corps.]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/01/14/verizon-outage-leaves-users-across-us-without-cell-service-wednesday-afternoon/</loc><lastmod>2026-01-14T18:45:45-05:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Verizon-logo.webp</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Verizon logo]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Image: Verizon
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<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/01/14/riverhead-town-considers-shortening-wait-for-volunteer-firefighter-ems-tax-break/</loc><lastmod>2026-01-14T09:36:03-05:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/01/13/may-peace-prevail-on-earth-rotary-peace-pole-proposed-for-town-property-in-riverhead/</loc><lastmod>2026-01-13T17:32:09-05:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Peace-pole.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Peace pole]]></image:title></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/01/13/coram-man-launches-bid-for-state-senate-in-first-district/</loc><lastmod>2026-01-13T16:49:00-05:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Farzeen-Bahm-headshot.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Farzeen Bham headshot]]></image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026_0113_Farzeen-Bahm.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0113_Farzeen Bahm]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Farzeen Bham is seeking the Democratic nomination in the First Senate District in New York. (Courtesy photo.)]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/01/12/riverhead-republicans-to-screen-supervisor-candidates-jan-24/</loc><lastmod>2026-01-12T17:32:24-05:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/01/12/volunteer-expo-set-for-jan-17/</loc><lastmod>2026-01-12T17:29:52-05:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/01/12/meet-the-new-supervisor-at-heart-of-riverhead-civic-meeting-jan-17/</loc><lastmod>2026-01-15T08:45:04-05:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/01/12/latest-real-estate-transfers-103/</loc><lastmod>2026-01-12T17:01:26-05:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/01/12/robert-e-kosciusko-78/</loc><lastmod>2026-01-12T16:28:53-05:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/01/12/jayne-l-day-80/</loc><lastmod>2026-01-12T16:25:43-05:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Day-Jayne.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Day, Jayne]]></image:title></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/01/12/barbara-a-drake-83/</loc><lastmod>2026-01-12T16:06:11-05:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/01/12/alexandra-passadakes-80/</loc><lastmod>2026-01-12T16:03:54-05:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Passadakes-Alexandra-Photo-copy.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Passadakes, Alexandra Photo copy]]></image:title></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/01/12/angela-m-schuster-83/</loc><lastmod>2026-01-12T15:55:30-05:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/schuster.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[schuster]]></image:title></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/01/12/walter-f-blanck-84/</loc><lastmod>2026-01-12T15:31:06-05:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/01/12/anthony-p-zaweski-71/</loc><lastmod>2026-01-12T15:24:13-05:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Zaweski.webp</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Zaweski]]></image:title></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/01/12/eloise-f-parker-90/</loc><lastmod>2026-01-12T15:17:09-05:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/01/12/zba-considers-use-variances-for-main-road-warehouse-and-stony-brook-ambulance-center-in-route-58-shopping-center/</loc><lastmod>2026-02-17T06:07:53-05:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/01/11/state-police-funeral-riverhead-honors-michael-piro-ground-zero/</loc><lastmod>2026-01-11T09:28:31-05:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026_0110_Piro-funeral-5.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0110_Piro funeral - 5]]></image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026_0110_Piro-funeral-4.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0110_Piro funeral - 4]]></image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026_0110_Piro-funeral-3.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0110_Piro funeral - 3]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Pallbearers carry Sgt. Michael Piro&apos;s casket to  the entrance at St. Isidore&apos;s, as more than 100 troopers stand at attention along Pulaski Street. RiverheadLOCAL/Emil Breitenbach Jr.]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026_0110_Piro-funeral-2.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0110_Piro funeral - 2]]></image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026_0110_Piro-funeral-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0110_Piro funeral - 1]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[N.Y. State Police stand at attention as the funeral procession for retire Sgt. Michael Piro arrives at St. Isidore&apos;s Church Saturday. RiverheadLOCAL/Emil Breitenbach Jr.]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/01/10/candlelight-vigil-in-riverhead-mourns-minneapolis-woman-killed-by-ice-agent/</loc><lastmod>2026-01-10T13:32:05-05:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026_0109_Shine-A-Light-Vigil-15.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0109_Shine A Light Vigil - 15]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[John McAuliff of Riverhead urged residents to press town officials for measures to curtail ICE in their communities. RiverheadLOCAL/Emil Breitenbach Jr.]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026_0109_Shine-A-Light-Vigil-9.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0109_Shine A Light Vigil - 9]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Ian Wilder of Riverhead urged people to call their representatives daily. RiverheadLOCAL/Emil Breitenbach Jr.]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026_1009_Shine-A-Light-Vigil-_-Brittany-Vincent_MDP-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_1009_Shine A Light Vigil _ Brittany-Vincent_MDP - 1]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Brittany and Vincent, two local teens who arrived with personal expressions of grief. RiverheadLOCAL/Maria Del Mar Piedrabuena]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/01/09/susan-e-meade-77/</loc><lastmod>2026-01-10T06:50:34-05:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/01/09/shine-a-light-vigil-to-take-place-in-riverhead-friday-evening-at-6-p-m/</loc><lastmod>2026-01-09T11:42:43-05:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2025_0109_Shine-a-light-vigil.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2025_0109_Shine a light vigil]]></image:title></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/01/09/andrew-drepanis-63/</loc><lastmod>2026-01-09T10:53:24-05:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/01/09/police-seek-information-about-crash-that-seriously-injured-pedestrian-on-rt-58-thursday-night/</loc><lastmod>2026-01-09T10:26:53-05:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/01/09/proposal-by-cannabis-grower-for-calverton-farmland-hits-a-wall-at-zba/</loc><lastmod>2026-01-09T07:41:26-05:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/01/09/in-role-reversal-riverhead-ambulance-calls-on-community-help-us-grow/</loc><lastmod>2026-01-09T19:47:10-05:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/01/08/wrfd-stuff-a-bus-food-drive-fills-shelves-at-six-local-pantries/</loc><lastmod>2026-01-08T11:11:20-05:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026_0108_WRFD_Stuff-a-bus-.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0108_WRFD_Stuff-a-bus]]></image:title></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/01/07/think-spring-jamesport-st-patricks-day-parade-is-set-honoring-grand-marshal-brian-stark/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-15T09:21:01-04:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/01/07/red-white-blue-ball-set-for-jan-23/</loc><lastmod>2026-01-07T09:07:11-05:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/01/07/understanding-menopause-what-every-woman-should-know/</loc><lastmod>2026-01-07T09:03:22-05:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/madden_alison_800x480.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[madden_alison_800x480]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Dr. Alison Madden, chief medical officer and a gynecologist at Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital. Courtesy photo]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/01/07/new-supervisor-presides-over-first-meeting-of-26-heres-a-rundown-of-actions-taken/</loc><lastmod>2026-01-07T08:22:19-05:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026_0106_Jerry-Halpin-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0106_Jerry Halpin - 1]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Riverhead Supervisor Jerry Halpin presiding over his first Town Board meeting on Jan. 6. RiverheadLOCAL/Denise Civiletti]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/01/06/aquebogue-cannabis-grower-seeks-town-approvals-to-expand-indoor-cultivation-on-preserved-county-farmland/</loc><lastmod>2026-01-13T07:03:29-05:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026_0106_Sipala_Island-Grow-2.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0106_Sipala_Island Grow - 2]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Riverhead Planning Department staff Melissa Danowski, Matt Charters and Heather Trojanowski along with Supervisor Jerry Halpin at the Jan. 6, 2026 pre-submission conference with Island Grow representatives Eric Olsen, left, and Kevin Alfonso. RiverheadLOCAL/Denise Civiletti]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026_0106_Sipala_Island-Grow-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0106_Sipala_Island Grow - 1]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[A portion of the farmland where a cannabis grower plans to expand his operation with two steel buildings for indoor cultivation. RiverheadLOCAL/Denise Civiletti]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/01/06/michael-l-piro-63/</loc><lastmod>2026-01-11T07:46:32-05:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2025_0109_Michael-Piro.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2025_0109_Michael Piro]]></image:title></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/01/06/helen-truskoski-99/</loc><lastmod>2026-01-06T16:27:45-05:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/01/06/riverhead-lions-club-sets-jan-19-bowling-fundraiser-at-the-all-star/</loc><lastmod>2026-01-06T08:12:40-05:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026_0106_bowling_AdobeStock.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[motion blur of bowling ball skittles on the playing field]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Riverhead Lions Club is hosting a bowling fundraiser at The All Star Jan. 19. RiverheadLOCAL/Adobe Stock]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/01/06/n-y-blood-center-declares-blood-emergency-as-donations-drop-after-holidays-storms-and-illness/</loc><lastmod>2026-01-06T07:49:33-05:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026_0106_blood_surgery_AdobeStock.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Blood supply, blood bags, treatment for patients accident and emergency operating room or patients , blur]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[NY Blood Center has. declared a blood emergency following a steep decline in donations due to holidays, illness and inclement weather last month. RiverheadLOCAL/Adobe Stock]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/01/05/41st-annual-mlk-jr-memorial-breakfast-to-take-place-jan-19/</loc><lastmod>2026-01-05T19:13:07-05:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/01/05/bonnie-a-schroder-77/</loc><lastmod>2026-01-06T15:02:44-05:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/01/05/mary-e-jones-92/</loc><lastmod>2026-01-06T17:21:34-05:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/01/05/john-d-peck-jr-87/</loc><lastmod>2026-01-07T17:56:53-05:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/01/05/helen-s-rutkoski-97/</loc><lastmod>2026-01-05T17:33:10-05:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/01/05/walter-j-orlowski-95/</loc><lastmod>2026-01-05T17:31:59-05:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/01/05/elizabeth-sue-tapfar-85/</loc><lastmod>2026-01-07T17:52:45-05:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/01/05/riverhead-h-s-athletes-honored-for-academic-excellence/</loc><lastmod>2026-01-05T17:24:02-05:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/scholar-athletes-varsity-football.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[scholar-athletes-varsity-football]]></image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/scholar-athletes-girls-volleyball.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[scholar-athletes-girls-volleyball]]></image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/scholar-athletes-girls-tennis.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[scholar-athletes-girls-tennis]]></image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/scholar-athletes-girls-soccer.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[scholar-athletes-girls soccer]]></image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/scholar-athletes-field-hockey.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[scholar-athletes-field-hockey]]></image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/scholar-athletes-cross-country-boys.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[scholar-athletes-cross-country-boys]]></image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/scholar-athletes-cheerleading.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[scholar-athletes-cheerleading]]></image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/scholar-athletes-boys-golf.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[scholar-athletes-boys-golf]]></image:title></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/01/05/on-the-east-end-immigration-enforcement-is-reshaping-daily-life/</loc><lastmod>2026-01-05T12:12:23-05:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/01/05/police-wading-river-man-charged-with-dwi-and-aggravated-unlicensed-operation/</loc><lastmod>2026-02-25T11:17:21-05:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/01/05/cops-jamesport-man-wanted-on-parole-warrant-possessed-illegal-narcotic/</loc><lastmod>2026-02-25T11:17:21-05:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/01/04/gwen-j-bullock-69/</loc><lastmod>2026-01-04T14:13:28-05:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/01/04/lorraine-eileen-noonan-73/</loc><lastmod>2026-01-04T14:11:35-05:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/01/04/why-were-setting-a-comments-policy-on-facebook/</loc><lastmod>2026-01-05T07:24:49-05:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026_0104_comments-graphic.png</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0104_comments graphic]]></image:title></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/01/04/whats-new-at-shoppes-at-east-wind-as-it-celebrates-10th-anniversary-this-year/</loc><lastmod>2026-01-04T06:40:21-05:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026_0104_shoppes.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0104_shoppes]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[RiverheadLOCAL/Deborah Wetzel]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026_0104_The-Shoppes.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0104_The Shoppes]]></image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026_0103_The-Shoppes-sign-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0103_The Shoppes sign - 1]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[As the Shoppes at East Wind in Wading River approaches its 10th anniversary, new-business openings and ownership changes is reshaping the open-air complex. RiverheadLOCAL/Deborah Wetzel]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/01/03/stony-brook-university-hospitals-first-baby-of-26-born-to-riverhead-couple/</loc><lastmod>2026-01-03T10:04:36-05:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026_0101_Liam-Enriguez.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0101_Liam Enriguez]]></image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026_0101_2026_First-baby-of-new-year-SBUH.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0101_2026_First baby of new year SBUH]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Liam Ramirez-Enriquez was born at 8:26 a.m. on Jan. 1, 2026 to Mariela Enriquez Flores and Jose Ramirez of Riverhead. Photo courtesy of Stony Brook University Hospital]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026-New-Years-Baby-SBUH-copy.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026 New Year&apos;s Baby SBUH copy]]></image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026_new_years_baby_800x480.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_new_years_baby_800x480]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Liam Ramirez-Enriquez was born at 8:26 a.m. on Jan. 1, 2026 to Mariela Enriquez Flores and Jose Ramirez of Riverhead. Photo courtesy of Stony Brook ]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/01/03/latest-real-estate-transfers-102/</loc><lastmod>2026-01-03T08:58:13-05:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/01/02/tinys-famous-eats-brings-fast-casual-soul-food-to-riverside/</loc><lastmod>2026-01-04T06:23:51-05:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026_0102_Marcus-Edwards-at-Tinys-Famous-Eats-3.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0102_Marcus Edwards at Tiny&apos;s Famous Eats - 3]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Marcus Edwards at the entrance to his new eatery, Tiny&apos;s Famous Eats Soul Food. RiverheadLOCAL/Denise Civiletti]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026_0102_Marcus-Edwards-at-Tinys-Famous-Eats-2.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0102_Marcus Edwards at Tiny&apos;s Famous Eats - 2]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Marcus Edwards purchased new equipment and fixtures for the kitchen and prep room at Tiny&apos;s Famous Eats on Riverleigh Avenue in Riverside. RiverheadLOCAL/Denise Civiletti]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026_0102_Marcus-Edwards-at-Tinys-Famous-Eats-1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0102_Marcus Edwards at Tiny&apos;s Famous Eats - 1]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Marcus Edwards inside Tiny&apos;s Famous Eats, which opens Jan. 3 on Riverleigh Avenue. RiverheadLOCAL/Denise Civiletti]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/01/02/swearing-in-ushers-in-new-riverhead-town-administration-on-new-years-day/</loc><lastmod>2026-01-05T07:52:54-05:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026_0101_swearing-in-4.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0101_swearing-in - 4]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[The Rev. Cynthia Liggon Senior Pastor-elect at the First Baptist Church of Riverhead  gave the invocation at the town&apos;s 2026 inauguration ceremonies. RiverheadLOCAL/Denise Civiletti]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026_0101_swearing-in-11.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0101_swearing-in - 11]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Riverhead Town Justice Lori Hulse administers the oath of office to Supervisor Jerry Halpin, as his wife Kristen holds the Bible on which he swore his oath. RiverheadLOCAL/Denise Civiletti]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026_0101_swearing-in-13.jpeg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[2026_0101_swearing-in - 13]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Riverhead Supervisor Jerry Halpin delivers his first speech as town supervisor during Riverhead&apos;s swearing-in ceremonies Jan. 1. RiverheadLOCAL/Denise Civiletti]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/01/01/police-charge-riverhead-man-53-with-felony-dwi-under-leandras-law/</loc><lastmod>2026-01-01T10:29:08-05:00</lastmod></url>
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