Government
Judge orders cancellation of CAT property claim on vast Calverton industrial site
Judge orders CAT’s notice of pendency on EPCAL canceled, a move that could clear the way for Riverhead to market the land as both sides appeal.
Business
Bondholders sue Triple Five affiliate and NJ municipality, claiming collusion to cut megamall’s PILOT payments
Alleged collusion by Triple Five’s American Dream megamall and New Jersey town puts repayment of $800 million in bonds at risk: lawsuit claims.
Government
Attorneys argue Riverhead’s motion to dismiss lawsuit by Triple Five affiliate over EPCAL contract
State Supreme Court Justice David Reilly peppered attorneys for both sides with questions during oral arguments on Riverhead Town's motion to dismiss the Triple Five affiliate's lawsuit seeking to enforce the EPCAL sale contract.
Editorial
Former Grumman site was only a buck, but it was no bargain: Navy must be held accountable for contamination.
Riverhead got the former Grumman site from the federal government for a buck. But it was no bargain. Pollution there threatens private wells and may threaten public water supply too.And the Navy, though legally responsible for cleanup, just keeps dragging its feet.
Environment
Navy to community advisory board: PFAS cleanup in Calverton off the agenda due to strict new federal limits on ‘forever chemicals’
The Navy says it cannot discuss PFAS cleanup until the Department of Defense ‘issues policy’ on compliance with the federal Environmental Protection Agency's new rule establishing maximum contaminant levels for PFAS chemicals polluting the Calverton site and surrounding area.
Government
Calverton Industrial moratorium and EPCAL zoning amendment approved at Riverhead Town Board’s first meeting of 2024
The new Riverhead Town Board had an eventful first meeting of 2024, passing a moratorium on industrial development in Calverton and amending a zoning district at EPCAL to prohibit airports.
Business
Riverhead IDA scheduled to take up resolution Monday on Triple Five’s plans for Calverton
The Riverhead IDA is scheduled to take up a resolution Monday evening deciding Calverton Aviation & Technology's financial capability to develop the Calverton Enterprise Park— a decision crucial to how Riverhead's $40 million land deal proceeds — or whether it proceeds at all.
Environment
Town awaits input from state environmental regulators on whether to allow use of traction compound on runways for drag racing event
The State Department of Environmental Conservation in 2021 advised against using the traction compound on the Calverton runway, citing environmental risks, and it's been prohibited for the drag racing event. The event promotor, who says the compound will make racing safer, is pushing for its use.
News
Calverton Aviation & Technology to provide update on its ‘current vision’ for EPCAL project at Riverhead IDA meeting next Monday
Representatives from Calverton Aviation & Technology will update the Riverhead Industrial Development Agency and Riverhead residents on their current vision for the proposed project at Calverton Enterprise Park on Monday, Aug. 7, immediately following the regular IDA meeting. A public comment period will be provided.
Government
Riverhead Town to refurbish Navy airplanes at Grumman Memorial Park
After receiving complaints about the condition of the two Grumman fighter planes loaned to the town by the National Museum of Naval Aviation for display at Grumman Memorial Park, Riverhead Town is preparing to refurbish them.
