Environment
Romaine warns Navy: Suffolk ‘has options’ and will not wait forever on Calverton cleanup
The county’s independent testing found groundwater contamination from Calverton plume far exceeding state drinking water standards and the Navy's previous disclosures.
Environment
Community meeting planned on Calverton plume as frustration with Navy boils over
The county health department will share new data about the Calverton plume that's polluting wells, groundwater, ponds, lakes and the Peonic River at a community meeting April 28.
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.
Government
Halpin sees rail, manufacturing at EPCAL, but key questions remain
Halpin says freight rail and manufacturing should shape EPCAL’s future, but litigation and unanswered questions still cloud the site’s path forward.
Government
Judge dismisses 16 of 17 claims in Calverton Aviation’s EPCAL lawsuit against Riverhead
A Suffolk Supreme Court judge tossed out all but one of CAT's claims over the $40 million EPCAL deal.
Government
LaLota announces $2.25M for Calverton water main extension to serve area affected by former Grumman site pollution
The Riverhead Water District extension will serve 28 homes southeast of the former Navy-owned site, affected or threatened by a plume of groundwater contamination.
Breaking News
Increased security ordered at Calverton drag races after screwdriver stabbing incident Saturday
Riverhead Town is requiring increased security at the Calverton Enterprise Park drag racing events after one attendee stabbed another with a screwdriver on Saturday, the event’s promoter said.
Business
As lawsuit drags on, EPCAL’s future is in limbo, tied to American Dream developer Triple Five
More than 18 months into Riverhead’s lawsuit with a Triple Five affiliate over the $40 million EPCAL land deal, there’s no end in sight — and Triple Five continues to face strong headwinds with its American Dream projects in New Jersey and Miami.
Community News
Navy seeks interviews with former employees at Grumman facility in Calverton
All information shared during the interviews will be kept confidential, the Navy said in a press release. The Navy is seeking information to help ensure a thorough and effective environmental restoration of the property, it said.
Community News
Promoter drops bid to extend EPCAL drag racing season
The promoter of drag racing events on a town-owned runway in the Calverton Enterprise Park has abandoned plans to hold events this spring and early summer.
