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Highway crews clearing snow from Pulaski Street, partial road closure Tuesday afternoon

by Feb 1, 2022
Riverhead Highway Department crews are clearing snow from Pulaski Street today. Portions of the road are closed down while snow clearing is taken place, so motorists should use an alternate route.

Retail shops, apartments proposed for Polish Town corner

by Sep 21, 2018
The plans submitted to the Riverhead Town planning department include nearly 4,000 square feet of retail space in three ground-floor stores and six rental apartments on the second floor.

Polish Town Fair returns this weekend with street fair, food trucks and polka

by Aug 14, 2017
Riverhead's Polish Town will transform into a sea of red and white this weekend for two days of polka, dancing and Polish cuisine during the 43rd annual Polish Town Fair.

Traffic safety committee asks for parking ban on section of Pulaski Street

by Feb 2, 2017
Riverhead’s traffic safety committee would like to ban parking in the heart of Pulaski Street’s business district — for the second time — but the town board has balked at the idea, again.

Pulaski Street Grille snips the red ribbon to celebrate grand opening in Polish Town

by Aug 11, 2016
Pulaski Street Grille celebrated its grand opening yesterday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony with town officials. Tom and Leslie Drake opened the doors of their upscale...

A ‘fresh slate’ for an old favorite: Pulaski Street Grille debuts at former Doc’s Tavern

by May 20, 2016
Tom and Leslie Drake, who owned and operated the Meetinghouse Creek Inn for 26 years, are opening a new place at the site of the popular Doc's Tavern.

Moving to Polish Town: Meetinghouse Creek owner plans spring opening at former Doc’s Tavern location

by Sep 15, 2015
Demolition work is underway at the Meetinghouse Creek Inn at the Lighthouse Marina in Aquebogue, as owner Tom Drake gathers loose ends and works to renovate his new Polish Town eatery, aiming for an opening in March or April.

Riverhead Fire Department’s Polish Town company celebrates centennial

by Feb 2, 2015
Polish Town's Eagle Hose Company, celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, threw itself a party Saturday night at Polish Hall. Photos

Breathing new life into an iconic eatery: The Birchwood of Polish Town ready for its grand (re)opening Nov. 12

by Nov 11, 2014
Under new ownership, the Birchwood's classic pub and Polish fare will have Italian accompaniment when the landmark restaurant reopens Nov. 12. A peek inside the Polish Town mainstay and a look at its expanded menu.