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Residents press Riverhead IDA on undisclosed value of 20-year hotel tax abatement

by Oct 6, 2026
The Riverhead IDA closed its hearing without deciding on a 20-year tax break for a proposed Town Square hotel, with its chairman announcing another public hearing once a tax agreement is prepared.

Westchester developer interested in building spa and beach resort on L.I. Sound in Riverhead

by Jul 26, 2023
A Westchester-based developer is looking to build a '5-star resort' on the Long Island Sound in Riverhead and has met with Town Board members and other officials to discuss the idea.

In split vote, Riverhead Industrial Development Agency grants tax breaks for new Route 58 hotel

by Apr 7, 2015
Hotel developer Lee Browning yesterday won IDA approval of tax abatements and exemptions worth more than $1.6 million over 10 years, including an estimated $579,162 in real property tax abatements. IDA member Dawn Thomas cast the lone 'no' vote.