Weather
Dense fog advisory in effect Saturday morning
A dense fog advisory is in effect across Long Island through 10 a.m. Saturday, with visibility expected to drop to a quarter-mile or less.
Suffolk Closeup
Never a friend to the environment, Zeldin has been a ‘wrecking ball’ as chief of EPA
Deregulatory actions taken by the EPA with Zeldin at the helm, including eliminating vehicle emissions standards, harm rather than protect the environment and put human health at risk: lawsuit.
Missing Person
Police seek help locating 18-year-old missing from Timothy Hill Ranch
Riverhead Town police are asking for the public’s help locating Ky’ell Huertas McCoy, 18, who left the Timothy Hill Ranch in Riverhead without permission March 2, authorities said.
Environment
The ‘I BIRD NY’ challenge begins March 1
The DEC's annual “I BIRD NY Challenge” asks birders of all ages and experience levels to identify 10 wild bird species anywhere in New York State.
Real Estate
Latest real estate transfers
Transfers of real estate in the Town of Riverhead and selected hamlets in the Town of Southampton. Here's the latest report.
Crime
Riverhead Police report: Shoplifting, DWI, domestic incidents declined in January
Riverhead Police reported 113 criminal offenses in January, down from 164 a year earlier, a 31% drop.
Crime
Police: Two women wanted for shoplifting at Polo Ralph Lauren Children’s store in Riverhead
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Riverhead Town police are seeking the public’s help to identify two women accused of stealing about $585 worth of clothing from the Polo Ralph Lauren Children’s Factory Store in Riverhead.
Crime
Cops: Riverhead man charged with murder in death of his mother
Suffolk County Police arrested Curtis Trent Jr., 36, of Riverhead and charged him with second-degree murder in the death of his mother, Kathleen Harrison Trent, whose body was found Feb. 11 in a wooded area in Manorville, police said.
Weather
Blizzard dumps nearly 2 feet of snow in the local area Monday: photos
The blizzard wreaked havoc on local roads in Riverhead, and left behind snow accumulations of about 22 inches across the local area. Photos.
Missing Person
Police seek help locating 15-year-old reported missing from Riverhead
Riverhead Police are asking for the public’s help locating Nahomy Ireny Osorio Cruz, 15, who left her Riverhead residence late Feb. 20, 2026. Anyone with information is asked to call (631) 727-4500.
