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Fog may turn locally dense for Friday morning commute, NWS says

by Aug 28, 2026
Fog is expected to reduce visibility across Long Island and the New York City metro area through midmorning Friday, with locally dense fog possible during the morning commute, according to a special weather statement issued by the National Weather Service in Upton.

Riverhead Police seek man wanted in for shoplifting at Target

by Aug 27, 2026
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Riverhead Town police are seeking the public’s help to identify a man they say stole about $380 worth of clothing from Target on Old Country Road on Aug. 3.

Police seek suspect in Best Buy hard drive theft in Riverhead

by Aug 27, 2026
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Riverhead police are seeking the public’s help to identify a man they say stole three hard drives from Best Buy on Old Country Road on July 8.

Paddleboarder reported missing off South Jamesport Beach found safe, police say

by Aug 27, 2026
Riverhead police said a paddleboarder reported missing off South Jamesport Beach Wednesday afternoon was located in good health after a multi-agency search.

Police seek man wanted in Ulta fragrance theft in Riverhead

by Aug 27, 2026
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Riverhead Town are seeking the public’s help to identify a man they say stole five bottles of fragrances worth about $800 from Ulta on Old Country Road.

Blues on the River concert Aug. 29

by Aug 24, 2026
“Blues on the River 2026” concert takes place Saturday, Aug. 29, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Grangebel Park on Peconic Avenue in Riverhead.

All aboard: Riverhead Railroad Festival returns Aug. 29 and 30

by Aug 24, 2026
The Railroad Museum of Long Island will host the Riverhead Railroad Festival on Saturday, Aug. 29, and Sunday, Aug. 30, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day at the museum’s Riverhead location, 416 Griffing Ave.

Police seek man wanted in Stop & Shop grocery theft in Riverhead

by Aug 24, 2026
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Riverhead Town police are seeking the public’s help to identify a man they say stole about $995 worth of groceries from Stop & Shop on Old Country Road on July 20.

Real estate transfers: Aug. 21, 2026

by Aug 23, 2026
What’s the local real estate market doing? Stay up to date on the latest trends with the title transfers report for Riverhead Town and adjacent hamlets in Southampton Town.

12th Annual Back-to-School Giveaway takes place Aug. 29

by Aug 18, 2026
LIR Clothing and Official Members will host the 12th Annual Back 2 School Giveaway Saturday, Aug. 29, beginning at 2 p.m. at Doctors Path Community Park.