Breaking News
Sound Avenue reopened following accident investigation Thursday
Sound Avenue is closed from Church Lane to Manor lane due to an accident investigation, Riverhead Town Police said in a press release at 4 p.m. today.
Riverhead Raceway
SRO crowd takes in the action Saturday at Riverhead Raceway
A combination of great weather and a school bus demolition derby drew a standing-room-only crowd to Riverhead Raceway Saturday evening for another exciting race program.
Real Estate
Real estate transfers: Aug. 22, 2025
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.
News
Local traffic only on River Road due to paving Wednesday and Thursday
River Road between Edwards Avenue and NY Route 25 will be closed to all but local traffic today and tomorrow for paving.
Crime
Police seek man wanted for shoplifting
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Riverhead Town Police Department detectives are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate a man they said stole nearly $200 with of clothing from the Polo Ralph Lauren store at Tanger Outlets on July 30.
Government
Public hearing set on electric bicycle legislation: Aug. 19 Riverhead Town Board meeting wrap-up
A wrap-up of actions taken at last week's Riverhead Town Board meeting, including a hearing set on proposed restrictions for electric bicycles.
Crime
Riverhead Police Report: July 2025
Riverhead Town Police reported 141 criminal offenses and arrested 69 people on 71 criminal charges in July, according to a monthly crime report released by Police Chief Ed Frost this week.
Bits and Pieces
Complaining about the weather is an all-season national pastime
The weather seems to be something to complain about in every season. Column by Celia Iannelli
Real Estate
Real estate transfers: Aug. 15, 2025
Stay up to date on the latest trends with the weekly report of title transfers in Riverhead Town and adjacent hamlets in Southampton Town.
Riverhead Raceway
Richie Davidowitz wins Eagle Chevrolet Crate Modified: Aug. 9 action at Riverhead Raceway
There were fireworks in the air and at times on the track at Riverhead Raceway Saturday during the NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series program.
