Community News
Rev. Cynthia Liggon is installed as senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Riverhead
First Baptist Church of Riverhead celebrated the installation Saturday of its new senior pastor, the Rev. Cynthia Liggon.
Community News
MLK Memorial Breakfast honors pastor who conceived event with lifetime achievement award
The 41st Annual Rev. Dr.Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Breakfast honors the life and legacy of the civil rights leader. Photos.
Upcoming
41st annual MLK Jr. memorial breakfast to take place Jan. 19
The First Baptist Church of Riverhead and the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Breakfast Committee will host the 41st annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Breakfast on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026.
Community News
After 43 years, Rev. Charles Coverdale steps down as senior pastor at First Baptist Church
Coverdale, who has led the Riverhead congregation since 1982, preached his final sermon as senior pastor Sunday, closing a chapter defined by service, outreach and faith in action. Rev. Cynthia Liggon will be installed as senior pastor Feb. 21.
Community News
‘A community pillar’: Town Board salutes the First Baptist Church of Riverhead at 100
The Town Board honored First Baptist Church of Riverhead praising it for a century of faith leadership supporting the Riverhead community.
Government
Affordable housing project clears major hurdle as Town Board OKs code changes Wednesday
With zoning now in place, developers say they will move ahead with design and financing plans for Northville Commons.
Government
Community Benefit zoning changes aired, inching Riverhead affordable housing plan forward
The Riverhead Town Board concluded a public hearing on zoning changes a developer says are required to make its project viable — and meaningful for people in desperate need of affordable housing.
Government
Hearing set on zoning for Family Community Life Center plan: July 15 Town Board meeting wrap
The Riverhead Town Board set an Aug. 5 public hearing on zoning changes to allow the Family Community Life Center plan to move forward. July 15 Town Board meeting wrap-up.
Government
Affordable housing project near First Baptist Church of Riverhead wins $1M state grant
A long-planned affordable housing and community center project near the First Baptist Church of Riverhead has received a $1 million grant, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Wednesday.
Community News
The First Baptist Church of Riverhead celebrates its centennial
The First Baptist Church of Riverhead celebrated its 100th anniversary Saturday afternoon with a banquet at Majestic Gardens catering hall in Rocky Point. Photos.
