Business
PBMC is planning a May 23 ribbon-cutting for its expanded emergency department
Peconic Bay Medical Center's Executive Director Amy Loeb gave an update on the hospital's expansion plans to the Greater Jamesport Civic Association Saturday morning.
Community News
Riverhead Rec Dept. launches new online system in time for spring/summer registration Wednesday
Riverhead Recreation Department has launched a new online system in time for its spring/summer season registration which begins Wednesday. DaySmart Recreation provides a streamlined online/website experience that will be easier to navigate, the recreation department.
Community News
Riverhead Lions Club celebrates St. Patrick’s Day
The Riverhead Lions Club celebrated St. Patrick's Day with its annual corned beef and cabbage dinner Friday night at Hotel Indigo in Riverhead, where guests enjoyed a traditional Irish feast, music and dancing. Photos.
Breaking News
Police seek 14-year-old girl missing from Timothy Hill Children’s Ranch
Estafani Cruz, age 14, a resident at Timothy Hill Children's Ranch did not return from school in Westbury Thursday afternoon, Riverhead Police said. Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to call police at 631-727-4500.
Letters
Teachers union president: Funding inequities, charter school and IDA are to blame for teacher layoffs
We cannot have a conversation about the fiscal state of the district without being honest about the significant, ongoing impact of state aid shortfalls, the Riverhead IDA, and the Riverhead Charter School on our students, our school and the taxpayers.
Breaking News
Cops: Riverhead man arrested for stealing vehicle and driving drunk
A Riverhead man was arrested last night after allegedly stealing a vehicle from a gas station parking lot and driving drunk, according to Riverhead Police.
Community News
To fight mental health stigma, this Riverhead student athlete shares her own struggles
Deanna North, captain of the Riverhead High School varsity softball team, shares her own story to fight the stigma surrounding mental health issues. She wants every student athlete to know it's OK to struggle. "We are not superheroes," she says.
Community News
Riverhead Middle School students ‘pie’ staff to celebrate Pi Day
Riverhead Middle School students celebrated Pi Day on Thursday by splattering their teachers and administrators with whipped cream. The event raised $804 for the middle school PTO.
Community News
Irish flag raised on the village green in Jamesport
The flag of the Republic of Ireland flies on the village green in Jamesport. The East End Emerald Society and the Town of Riverhead raised the flag Wednesday afternoon, in advance of the Jamesport St. Patrick's Day Parade which takes place March 30. Photos.
Board of Education
Riverhead school district proposes eliminating 38 full-time teaching positions, business official says
The Riverhead school district needs to eliminate roughly 38 full-time equivalent teaching positions next year, according to the district’s business official.