Community News
Some float, some don’t: Riverhead’s cardboard boat races return
A large crowd lined the downtown Riverhead dock to cheer the paddlers, who raced in homemade boats made only with cardboard, duct tape and paint. Lots of photos from Saturday's event.
News
Four-story building proposed for McDermott Avenue opposite Riverview Lofts
A four-story building with two ground-floor retail spaces and nine rental apartments on the three upper floors is planned for a one-eighth...
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State historic preservation officials visit Riverhead to discuss town square plan
State historic preservation officials yesterday visited Riverhead's Main Street Historic District to discuss the town's plans to tear down the building at 117 E. Main St., which is designated as a "contributing resource" in the district.
Breaking News
Cops: Man beaten and robbed of cash early this morning in downtown parking lot
Riverhead Town Police are searching for three males who beat and robbed a 55-year-old man in the First Street parking lot early Saturday morning.
Community News
Alive (again) on 25: Street festival returns after COVID hiatus
The return of the Alive on 25 street festival and fireworks display drew thousands to downtown Riverhead Thursday evening. See photo gallery.
Business
PeraBell Food Bar closes Riverhead location
PeraBell Food Bar has closed its Riverhead location. The building has been sold to an investor and the closing took place on Tuesday, according to Isaac Israel of Richmond Realty, who said he is seeking a tenant for the "turnkey" restaurant property.
Business
Outdoor dining to continue in downtown Riverhead this summer
Outdoor dining in downtown Riverhead will continue through at least Sept. 30 — and town officials are discussing allowing it permanently.
News
Plan to remove trees to make way for more parking spaces draws pushback
Judy Barth, who more than 20 years ago helped plant the trees the town now plans to remove, says it's a bad idea.
Business
Southampton tattoo artist plans to open new shop on East Main Street next month
The owner of Natives With Ink, a tattoo shop on the Shinnecock Indian Reservation, is set to open a second location, Vibes Ink, on East Main Street in downtown Riverhead mid-July.
Breaking News
Car crashes through front of Main Street restaurant late Friday night
A Maserati crashed through the front of Dark Horse Restaurant in Riverhead late last night. The driver was arrested on a DWI charge, police said this morning.



































