Breaking News
Cops: Man stole money from Manorville shrine donation box
Suffolk County Police said a Lindenhurst man was arrested on grand larceny and other charges for stealing money from a donation box at a Manorville shrine.
Weather
Air quality health advisory for ozone issued for Long Island on Thursday
An air quality health advisory has been issued for Nassau and Suffolk counties for Thursday, according to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
Breaking News
Rt. 58 reopened after wires downed by military transport vehicle Tuesday
Rt. 58 in Riverhead has been reopened after lanes in both directions were closed between Harrison Avenue and Roanoke Avenue due to a damaged utility pole, police said.
Board of Education
Riverhead school board June 3 meeting wrap
The Riverhead school board approved more than $1 million in repair reserve spending, several administrative appointments and two new eighth-grade honors courses Wednesday night.
Weather
Air quality health advisory for ozone in effect Friday across Long Island
An air quality health advisory for ground-level ozone will be in effect Friday from 11 a.m.
Government
Riverhead weighs e-bike rules: Town Board June 2 meeting wrap-up
Proposed e-bike rules, a water main extension, fireworks permits and U.S. Open parking operations were among Tuesday’s Riverhead Town Board actions.
Riverhead High School
Riverhead’s ’25-’26 Suffolk Zone Awards recipients
Riverhead High School seniors Adriana Martinez and Dillon Zaleski have received the 2025–2026 New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Suffolk Zone Awards.
Missing Person
Police seek help locating 17-year-old reported missing from Riverhead
Riverhead police are asking for the public’s help locating Luis Zometa Acosta, 17, who was reported missing after leaving his Elton Avenue residence May 30, 2026.
Letters
Many questions yet unanswered about proposed cannabis cultivation facility on Middle Road
To the Editor:The 31,000 square foot “greenhouse” proposed for 1458 Middle Road by Brother Bear Cannabis is an affront to all residents...
Real Estate
Latest real estate transfers
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.
