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Riverhead Police report 78 arrests in May
Spicy’s, iconic Riverhead barbecue joint, has been ‘temporarily’ closed for about a week. Landlord says they told her they’re moving out
Celebrating freedom with a new holiday
Federal environmental agency issues major changes to health advisories for PFAS chemicals in drinking water
From corrections to college: the Riverhead-based Sound Justice Initiative fights incarceration with education
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Dissatisfied with comp plan progress, Riverhead says it will terminate contract with consultant
Riverhead and Suffolk County Water Authority are negotiating agreement for Manorville public water extension, as cost estimate for work soars
Riverhead Town’s financial advisor named in federal fraud lawsuit over upstate city’s bond sale
Fast food drive-through windows debated, as town ponders code change for Wading River
Public opinion divided on proposed firearms code, which now heads back to the drawing board
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Riverhead Police report 78 arrests in May
Police seek help to find Little Flower runaway
Police investigate gunshots fired at Riverhead house in two separate incidents this week
Riverhead Police: 788 summons issued during ‘Buckle Up New York’ enforcement campaign
Cops: Three charged in alcohol sales sting
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Beloved principal bids farewell: Deb Rodgers retires after 12 years at Phillips Avenue
Blood drive to be held at Flanders Fire Department on July 9
Singing, dancing and thoughts on freedom: Riverhead celebrates Juneteenth
Pulaski Street School and East End Voter Coalition celebrate Juneteenth with annual essay contest
These Juneteenth celebrations will take place in Riverhead this weekend
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Schools
‘Equity in Education Plan’ adopted by Riverhead school board
Pulaski Street School and East End Voter Coalition celebrate Juneteenth with annual essay contest
Riverhead school board wrap-up: new lawyers, auditors, architects hired; retirees honored
Board of Education adopts ‘Blueprint for Success,’ a new five-year improvement plan
School district forensic audit finds no evidence of financial misconduct, though business office was in ‘conflict’ under former administrator
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McGann-Mercy Junior-Senior High School
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Business
Spicy’s, iconic Riverhead barbecue joint, has been ‘temporarily’ closed for about a week. Landlord says they told her they’re moving out
Blighted building demolished to make way for new development at 205 Osborn Avenue
Island Water Park won’t be ready to open until ‘hopefully middle of July,’ owner says
Facing legal dilemmas, Dimon Estate cancels all weddings it booked for 2022
Advanced Orthopedics opens new office on Roanoke Avenue
Opinion
Today’s Supreme Court decision is about more than abortion — and it should worry us all
We think Juneteenth is important. It doesn’t feel that way in Riverhead
The North Fork is changing. Can ‘locals’ and ‘newcomers’ peacefully co-exist?
Once again, Riverhead Town is a poster child for ‘how not to’ do something
Riverhead should enact a moratorium on new gun shops and shooting ranges until town clearly addresses these uses in its code
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Denise Civiletti
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Greg Blass
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Java Scripts
Living
Around Town: June 19
Learning to ‘bee patient’— an important life lesson
The North Fork is changing. Can ‘locals’ and ‘newcomers’ peacefully co-exist?
Around Town: June 5
Freedom comes with responsibilities
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Laurie Nigro
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Solar power company pitches three-megawatt facility at town’s landfill
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Alek Lewis
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Apr 25, 6:13 am
Riverhead Town's former landfill site on Youngs Avenue in Calverton is again being eyed for a possible solar energy facility.
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