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Riverhead Flower Shop’s move complete, now open for business in Woolworth building

by Feb 23, 2015
The Riverhead Flower Shop is now open for business at 136 East Main Street, in the Woolworth Building. Proprietor Peggy Kneski, who bought the shop in 2010, is pleased to be in the new space.

It’s move-in day at new Woolworth apartments in downtown Riverhead

by Feb 1, 2015
The former Woolworth building in downtown Riverhead was bustling with activity today as tenants moved into the 19 new apartments on the second floor.

Locals open new Main Street eatery offering comfort food with a Cajun flair

by Jan 19, 2015
Leroy Hines and Joseph Clarke have opened J&L's Chicken, Fish & Ribs on E. Main St, serving a variety of traditional favorites for breakfast, lunch and dinner, seven days a week.

New banners for local history museum aim to grab attention — and visitors

by Dec 30, 2014
The stately brick building has stood on the triangle of land formed by the intersection of West Main Street with Court Street and Osborn...

WaterFire creator speaks to supporters Monday about vision for Peconic River and surrounding community

by Dec 23, 2014
WaterFire creator Barnaby Evans gathered supporters at the Suffolk Theater Monday evening to outline his vision and the next steps for WaterFire on the Peconic.
A majority of the Riverhead Town Board is agreeable to a builder's request to change the zoning of the former firehouse on Second Street to allow many more commercial uses. (Photo: Denise Civiletti)

State grants $700,000 for renovation of former firehouse on East Second Street as agri-tourism center

by Dec 12, 2014
The state money, from round four of the regional economic development council funding, was announced by Gov. Cuomo today.
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Suffolk Theater restoration earns N.Y. State Historic Preservation award

by Dec 5, 2014
The Suffolk Theater, restored and renovated by owners Bob and Dianne Castaldi, was one of seven projects statewide honored with 2014 N.Y. State Historic Preservation awards.

Once-successful downtown restaurant is now a threat to public health, according to Riverhead Town officials

by Nov 29, 2014
Once the recipient of a community beautification award, the shuttered eyesore next to the downtown Riverhead courthouse is called a public health threat.