News
Timothy Hill Children’s Ranch settles three Child Victims Act lawsuits for $1.7 million: court filing
Timothy Hill Children’s Ranch has agreed to pay $1.7 million to settle three lawsuits brought against it under the New York Child Victims Act, according to a document filed in the Riverhead-based company’s ongoing bankruptcy case.
Community News
Riverhead golf caddies earn full college scholarships after working at Friar’s Head
Two graduating seniors at Riverhead High School, who work as golf caddies at Friar’s Head, have earned full housing and tuition scholarships for college from the Evans Scholars Foundation.
News
4.8 magnitude Earthquake hits in New Jersey, felt across Riverhead and the northeast
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit New Jersey around 10:23 a.m. this morning, and could be felt throughout Riverhead and the northeast United States.
Government
Action on town square project, downtown parking garage: April 2 Town Board wrap-up
The Town Board took several actions at its April 2 meeting related to the development of the town square on East Main Street and a parking garage on First Street.
Breaking News
‘Put the Phone Away or Pay’: Riverhead cops target distracted drivers
The Riverhead Police is ramping up its enforcement to combat distracted driving from today through Monday, part of a statewide campaign to target drivers distracted by cell phone use.
News
Storm leaves coastal flooding in its wake in downtown Riverhead: photos
The entire shoreline of the Peconic River in downtown Riverhead was flooded early Thursday morning following a major winter storm that brought heavy rains and high winds to the region April 3-4. RiverheadLOCAL/Denise Civiletti
Weather
Coastal flood warning remains in effect Thursday morning
Heavy rains flooded local roads, high winds took down at least two large trees that blocked roadways and potentially major coastal flooding is expected early Thursday morning.
Business
Riverhead’s proposed agri-tourism resort code is shelved after disagreement with farmers, supervisor says
A disagreement between the Town Board and the L.I. Farm Bureau, about allowed uses on preserved land, especially vertical farming, created an impasse, Supervisor Tim Hubbard said. The Town Board decided to shelve the proposal.
Weather
High wind, coastal flood warnings in effect as storm system bears down on region today
Strong winds and potentially heavy rains will impact the region later today and tonight, according to the National Weather Service forecast.
Business
Riverhead diner reopens under new ownership with new look and new name
The iconic Route 58 diner in Riverhead has reopened with a new look, new name and new food. The eatery, now called the Peconic Diner, had a busy soft opening on Sunday after months of renovations.
