Government
Affordability push revives debate over housing and environmental protections
Hochul and Trump say cutting regulations can lower housing costs. On the East End, critics say the tradeoffs could be steep.
Environment
Is environmental review to blame for lack of affordable housing in NY? Advocates, elected officials discuss proposed rules changes
Proposed changes to New York’s State Environmental Quality Review Act, or SEQRA, dominated the discussion during State Sen. Anthony Palumbo’s annual “environmental roundtable” Monday in Riverhead.
Government
Affordable housing project clears major hurdle as Town Board OKs code changes Wednesday
With zoning now in place, developers say they will move ahead with design and financing plans for Northville Commons.
Government
Affordable housing project near First Baptist Church of Riverhead wins $1M state grant
A long-planned affordable housing and community center project near the First Baptist Church of Riverhead has received a $1 million grant, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Wednesday.
Business
Business execs raise walls of Habitat for Humanity home for Vietnam veteran in Riverhead
David Stanley, age 70, of Wading River, a U.S. Air Force veteran who served in Vietnam in 1974-1975, will own a home of his own for the first time, thanks to Habitat for Humanity of Long Island and the generosity of local businesses. Photo gallery.
Editorial
Our first responders are heroes — and Riverhead needs to work to keep them.
This is a good time to reflect on the looming crisis we face as a community where affordable housing and jobs that pay a living wage are increasingly scarce.
Government
Riverhead IDA won’t consider new 30-year tax abatement for Doctors Path apartments
The owner of the subsidized apartment complex sought a new 30-year agreement setting its property taxes at $72,000 per year, about 45% of what current taxes would be.
Editorial
Despite what town officials say, Riverhead does have an affordable housing problem
Opinion: Riverhead does have an affordable housing problem, especially where home-ownership opportunities are concerned. We urge the Town Board to reconsider its decision not to pursue establishing a Community Housing Fund in Riverhead.
Government
Riverhead will not seek to establish half-percent transfer tax to fund affordable housing
There will be no ballot referendum this year in Riverhead to add a half-percent real estate transfer tax to build revenue for town-sponsored affordable housing opportunities, as the Town Board has determined that the town has enough affordable housing and the state law allowing East End towns to create a “community housing fund” is not meant for Riverhead.
Government
Riverhead considers implementing state workforce housing law; June 7 public hearing set
The Riverhead Town Board is considering the adoption of a local law to integrate the Long Island Workforce Housing Act into the town’s zoning code, which would aid in the construction of affordable housing throughout the town.
