Community News
SNAP recipients may reapply as new work-rule period begins
New York begins a new three-year tracking period for SNAP work requirements Oct. 1, allowing some people who lost benefits under the prior period to reapply.
Crime
Police seek man wanted in Riverhead grand larceny at Nike store
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Riverhead Town police are seeking the public’s help to identify a man they say stole $1,094 worth of Nike footwear from the Nike store on West Main Street on July 4.
Weather
Riverhead issues weather, travel advisory as coastal flood threat continues
Riverhead officials issued a weather and travel advisory Sunday as the National Weather Service extended coastal flooding advisories for the area, with minor flooding possible through Monday afternoon.
Crime
Repeat felony DWI offender sentenced to up to 7 years in prison
A man convicted of his fourth felony DWI in 10 years was sentenced Tuesday to 2⅓ to seven years in prison, the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office said.
Crime
Crime Stoppers: Man wanted in Riverhead grand larceny at Nike store
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Riverhead Town police are seeking the public’s help to identify a man they say stole about $1,580 in Nike clothing and sneakers from the Nike outlet store in Riverhead.
Crime
Riverhead police report rise in criminal incidents, arrests in July
Riverhead police reported 177 criminal incidents and 98 arrests in July, up from 141 incidents and 69 arrests a year earlier.
Upcoming
League of Women Voters to host State Senate debate and midterm election forum
The League of Women Voters will host a Sept. 28 debate between the candidates for New York's 1st Senate District and a Sept 30 forum on voting rights and the 2026 midterm elections.
Real Estate
Riverhead real estate transfers reported Sept. 11 and 18, 2026
What's the local real estate market doing? Stay up to date on the latest trends with the weekly report of title transfers in Riverhead Town and adjacent hamlets in Southampton Town.
Guest Column
Laura Jens-Smith: Waski’s post about Kevin Shea crossed a line
Laura Jens-Smith argues that Council Member Joann Waski’s Facebook post about Kevin Shea’s July 21 Town Board remarks omitted his immediate correction and turned a verbal mistake into a partisan attack.
Upcoming
CANCELED: Riverhead Fire Department open house
The free family event will offer fire truck tours, live demonstrations, fire safety education and children’s activities. Meet local volunteer firefighters, with fire truck tours and live demonstrations.
