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.
Government
Legal fees top $160K so far in Riverhead’s fight over Calverton land deal
Riverhead Town has been billed more than $160,000 by a Hauppauge law firm hired to defend the town and the Riverhead IDA in a lawsuit seeking to enforce a $40 million land deal at the Calverton Enterprise Park.
Environment
Romaine: Former Grumman plant in Calverton should be made priority superfund site by EPA
Cleanup of the former Northrop-Grumman facility in Calverton should be taken over by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and made a priority cleanup site under the superfund program, Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine said.
Environment
Navy will test private drinking water wells near the former Grumman plant in Calverton for PFAS
The U.S. Navy has agreed to test private drinking water wells near the former Grumman facility in Calverton for PFAS.
Government
Attorneys argue Riverhead’s motion to dismiss lawsuit by Triple Five affiliate over EPCAL contract
State Supreme Court Justice David Reilly peppered attorneys for both sides with questions during oral arguments on Riverhead Town's motion to dismiss the Triple Five affiliate's lawsuit seeking to enforce the EPCAL sale contract.
Community News
Junior dragster tournament with $26,000 prize pool draws racers to Calverton Sunday
Racing fans at Sunday’s Race Track, Not Street drag racing event at the Calverton Enterprise Park witnessed a junior drag racing tournament with the largest prize pool in National Hot Rod Association history, according to the event’s promoter.
