Suffolk Closeup
Hochul’s climate act delay meets opposition
Governor Kathy Hochul’s proposal to delay for a decade New York State’s climate goals meets with stiff opposition from environmental and health advocates.
Upcoming
Riverhead town-wide cleanup day set for April 25
Volunteers are invited to join Riverhead’s town-wide cleanup day on Saturday, April 25, with check-in at Town Hall from 9 to 11 a.m.
Business Briefs
Apple Honda wins top dealership honor
Apple Honda in Riverhead was the only Honda dealership on Long Island to receive the 2025 Honda President’s Award.
Letters
Let’s prioritize what is right over what is comfortable
We must be a community that encourages voices, not suppresses them; that addresses concerns openly, not quietly; and that prioritizes doing what is right over what is comfortable.
Denise Civiletti
I saw the racist video. I knew exactly what it was. And I said nothing.
The racist video depicting the Obamas as apes was vile. But silence in the face of dehumanization carries its own moral weight.
Crime
Police seek woman wanted in Riverhead petit larceny at Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Riverhead Town Police are seeking the public’s help to identify a woman they say stole about $515 in clothing from the Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store in Riverhead on Feb. 14.
Letters
AAECF president urges transparency and accountability in work of Anti-Bias Task Force
The goal should not only be to address bias, but to do so in a way that is itself beyond reproach—rooted in consistency, openness, and respect for all residents.
Guest Column
Bias prevention must be proactive to be effective
We can’t just treat the symptoms of bias, we must treat the disease. Education, outreach, and prevention are the core of the Anti-Bias Task Force's mission.
Crime
Suffolk DA: 18 members and associates of Riverhead-based gang indicted in murders, shootings and robberies
Eighteen alleged members and associates of the Riverhead-based '48 Gang' were indicted in a sweeping case tied to two murders, shootings, robberies and illegal weapons.
Guest Column
Events like Alive on 25 are important for downtown revitalization
Events are a critical piece of the puzzle when it comes to building a thriving downtown. Guest column by Diane Tucci
