Crime
Police conduct underage alcohol sales sweep in Riverhead; one employee charged
Riverhead police inspected 18 businesses during an underage alcohol sales operation Monday; one employee was charged.
News
Riverhead police to participate in May ‘Click It or Ticket’ seat belt enforcement campaign
Riverhead police will take part in the statewide “Click It or Ticket”/“Buckle Up New York” seat belt enforcement campaign May 18-31, 2026, with fixed and roving safety restraint details across town.
Government
Riverhead Sewer District biosolids project cost rises again: Town Board May 5 meeting wrap
The price tag of the Riverhead Sewer District’s biosolids reduction project has increased to approximately $21.1 million, more than double its original estimated cost.
Police & Fire
Riverhead police compliance checks find no underage vape, tobacco sales
Riverhead police said all 22 businesses checked during a vape and tobacco compliance operation were found in compliance.
Guest Column
Former ZBA member: An ambulance garage does not belong in Route 58 shopping center
A former Riverhead ZBA member argues against Stony Brook Medicine’s proposed ambulance garage at Staples Plaza: The zoning doesn't work.
Government
Riverhead hires new police officer
The Riverhead Police Department has a new probationary police officer. Officer Daniel Concannon was sworn in by Chief Ed Frost at the start of Tuesday’s Town Board meeting after the board unanimously approved a resolution authorizing the new hire.
Guest Column
This parcel should remain open space
Guest column: The choice is straightforward: participate in shaping a preservation plan with county support, or step aside and allow development to move forward.
Breaking News
Cops: Man on parole charged with burglary at Riverhead Multi-Service
Riverhead police said a man on parole was arrested and charged with third-degree burglary after a break-in at Riverhead Multi-Service on West Main Street, where U.S. currency was taken.
Guest Column
We need to have these difficult but important conversations
OLA's proposed law in no way impedes federal authorities, or ICE in particular, from exercising their duties. Here's why it merits open discussion.
Business
RiverheadLOCAL’s work honored in statewide journalism contest
RiverheadLOCAL won two first-place awards and one third-place award in the N.Y. Press Association contest entered by 150 newspapers statewide.


































