Letters
ICE proves once again it does not represent ‘the rule of law’
The murder of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston is another example of the lawlessness of ICE — and it's a threat to our community we can't afford to ignore.
Crime
Police seek woman wanted in Stop & Shop petit larceny in Riverhead
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Riverhead Town police are seeking the public’s help to identify a woman accused of stealing $218 worth of merchandise from Stop & Shop on Old Country Road.
Crime
Police seek woman wanted in Ulta cosmetics theft in Riverhead
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Riverhead Town Police are seeking the public’s help to identify a woman accused of stealing about $550 worth of cosmetics from Ulta on Old Country Road on May 4.
Letters
Waski responds to OLA
"I support ICE, our Police Department, and the rule of law as essential to maintaining safe communities": Riverhead Council Member Joann Waski responds to OLA regarding the group's proposed Public Safety and Accountability bill.
Upcoming
Community nature walk planned at Indian Island County Park
The July 16 walk will include a tick safety talk, a visit with SCPD Therapy Dog Hamilton and a conservation discussion.
Health
Suffolk plans aerial mosquito larvicide treatments in Riverhead, Flanders and Southold
Suffolk County plans aerial mosquito larvicide treatments over marsh areas in Riverhead, Flanders, Southampton and Southold July 8-10.
Weather
NWS extends flood advisory for Riverhead through late Monday night
The National Weather Service has extended a flood advisory for Riverhead through late Monday night, with 2 to 4 inches of rain possible and a risk of flash flooding, police said.
Letters
Letter: Parking ban addresses a symptom, but not the cause
Northern Parkway resident Jeanne Fallot writes to say the town's response to congestion on the residential street is ineffective.
Real Estate
Real estate transfers: June 26, 2026
Keep an eye on trends in local real estate values with the weekly report of real estate title transfers in Riverhead Town and adjacent hamlets in Southampton Town. Here's this week's report from Suffolk Vision title service.
Police & Fire
Riverhead police issue 708 summonses in two-week seatbelt enforcement campaign
A two-week statewide seatbelt enforcement campaign resulted in 708 summonses in Riverhead Town, including 97 for seatbelt violations, according to a police department media release.
