Downtown Riverhead

Demolition of the Sears building, now nearly complete, is the second time a building was razed at that site to make way for something new.

The armed robber who held up Barth’s Drug Store and Uncle Joe’s Pizzeria in downtown Riverhead last May has pleaded guilty to robbery charges and was sentenced this week to eight years in prison for the crimes.

An 18-year-old Riverhead man reported being beaten and robbed on Union Avenue in Riverhead last night at about 8:50 p.m.

Christmas carols, Santa Claus, a giant bonfire, fireworks and record-setting warm temperatures provided a great time for holiday revelers on the Peconic Riverfront in downtown Riverhead last night.

A week after a similar incident just a few blocks away, another Hispanic male was jumped by four men, punched and kicked in the face and robbed of cash and his cell phone. The attack took place just before 9 p.m. on Second Street and Maple Avenue.

Riverhead's second SantaCon pub crawl drew a festive holiday crowd to downtown Riverhead Saturday, where hundreds of visitors dressed in Santa suits and other holiday-themed costumes enjoyed specials at a dozen local venues.

Life gets in the way of art sometimes. That’s what happened this year to Samantha Neukirch, who intended to install the mural she created for...

Riverhead’s indoor farmer’s market is back — in its original location — with dozens of farmers, growers, bakers and artisans vending their produce and wares. It will be open every Saturday, 9 am - 3 p.m. through the end of April.

Downtown Riverhead will have its first-ever Senior Discount Week Dec. 6- 12 and town officials are looking to expand the roster of participating local...

Photos: The Sonoma Grill East celebrated its grand opening in Riverhead Monday evening with a private party and ribbon-cutting.