Support local journalism.

Now more than ever, local news matters.

Topic

Downtown reviatlization

A fond farewell to East End Arts gallery ahead of relocation for town square project

by Apr 12, 2026
"Until we meet again"... East End Arts held a farewell party for its E. Main Street gallery before a temporary move tied to Riverhead’s town square project.

Future of Alive on 25 uncertain as Riverhead officials weigh costs, business impact

by Mar 27, 2026
Riverhead officials are split on whether Alive on 25 should return this year as they weigh costs, construction impacts and business concerns.

Demolition begins at 127 East Main Street as town square project moves forward

by Dec 12, 2025
A demolition excavator tore into 127 East Main Street Friday as Riverhead’s town square project moved into its next phase.

‘A beautiful turnout’ caps season for Alive on 25

by Aug 4, 2025
"Main Street, the town square and the park were packed with people,” event organizer Diane Tucci said Monday. “It was a clean, safe and vibrant environment. Everyone was just happy,”

BID Management Association announces it will no longer produce Alive on 25 and Halloween Fest

by Apr 12, 2025
In an emailed statement Friday night, the Riverhead BIDMA said "the Town of Riverhead has assumed operations for" Alive on 25 and Halloween Fest.

FY 25 budget measure omits congressional earmarks, affecting $19M in funding requests for local projects

by Mar 17, 2025
The nearly $1.7 trillion funding bill keeps the federal government operating through Sept. 30 eliminated all member "earmarks" for specific projects.

Fisher Realty has contentious Zoning Board hearing on uses at West Main Street site

by Jan 15, 2025
An auto repossession business operating without permits at the former Blackman Plumbing site on West Main Street was the center of controversy at the Jan. 9 Zoning Board hearing.

Developer of Riverhead apartment buildings mired in debt, records of lawsuits and liens show 

by Sep 10, 2024
The developer of the first building going up in a special district created to revitalize the area around the Riverhead railroad station is mired in debt totaling more than $16 million, according to pending lawsuits, judgments and contractors’ liens.

Reflextions art show draws crowd to Grangebel Park for season debut Saturday evening

by Jul 1, 2024
Reflextions —Art in the Park had its 2024 season debut Saturday night in Grangebel Park. The free event, which features...

Artists unveil newest sculpture — a giant plexiglass turtle — for Riverhead’s Art in the Park exhibit

by Jun 10, 2024
The 14-foot long plexiglass sea turtle sculpture will be on display in front of the Long Island Aquarium for a few weeks until it is transported to Grangebel Park, where it will be a part of the Reflextions: Art in the Park events this summer.