Guest Column
The Riverhead IDA must say no to tax breaks for a cargo hub at former Grumman site. Here’s why.
The Town Board put the Riverhead IDA in an impossible situation. The IDA should 'just say no' to tax breaks for CAT's massive project. That will put the ball back where it belongs: in the hands of the Town Board, which should walk away from this deal as fast as it can.
Community News
Civic activist Angela DeVito honored for years of community service
Former president of the the Greater Jamesport Civic Association Angela DeVito was honored by local officials and her civi group Tuesday evening at Riverhead Town Hall.
News
Riverhead Blues Festival to make a comeback with three full weekends of music at Vail-Leavitt beginning Sept. 16
The Riverhead Blues Festival is making a comeback.
The festival will return as three weekends of blues — plus documentary films and talks about the...
Guest Column
Opinion: New school transportation facility? Maybe, maybe not
Many questions remain unanswered about the proposition on Tuesday's ballot authorizing the borrowing of $3.5 million to renovate an Edwards Avenue site for use as a new transportation facility.
News
DeVito pulls out of the running: ‘I don’t think…I’m the best candidate’
The Democrats' 2013 supervisor candidate, Angela DeVito, says she's withdrawn her name from contention, citing lack of strong support on the party committee as well as personal reasons. Here's a rundown of how the local races shape up for both parties right now.