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Who are they working for, anyway?

by Jun 26, 2026
Aquebogue resident Ron Hariri questions town square plan and objects to tax breaks for Petrocelli's hotel development.

With trucks, heavy equipment and a giant sand pile to play on, what’s not to love?

by Jun 21, 2026
Riverhead Highway Department's truck show featured a display of big trucks and heavy equipment, a giant sand pile for playing on and free refreshments.

President Obama’s message of hope should inspire us all to action

by Jun 19, 2026
Letter: We can forge a path that is based on values of fairness, inclusion and respect for diversity.

 Latest real estate transfers 

by Jun 19, 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.

The standard for ‘transparency’ should be clear and consistent

by Jun 18, 2026
Letter: Rules for transparency in public commenting and procurement should not be invented on the fly.

Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital marks Primary Stroke Center designation

by Jun 17, 2026
Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital has earned designation by the Joint Commission as a Primary Stroke Center, which allows patients access to rapid evaluation, diagnosis and treatment for stroke.

Merrifield’s double standard

by Jun 16, 2026
Letter: A board member questioning a speaker's political affiliation at a public meeting is offensive — even more so when aimed at a political foe.

Riverhead Elks honors U.S. Flag with ceremony, student essay contest

by Jun 15, 2026
Riverhead Elks honored winners of its annual Flag Day Essay Contest during Flag Day ceremonies at the lodge Sunday afternoon.

Suffolk plans aerial mosquito larvicide treatments in Riverhead, Flanders and Southold

by Jun 15, 2026
Suffolk County plans aerial mosquito larvicide treatments over marsh areas in Riverhead, Flanders and Southold June 16-18.

If this is a farm, what isn’t?

by Jun 11, 2026
A proposed Calverton cannabis facility raises a larger question: How far can government stretch the meaning of “farm”? Guest column.