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Riverhead Police Officer Sean Mackie tapped by PBA as top cop for 2015

by Denise Civiletti | Jan 18, 5:31 am

Riverhead Police Officer Sean Mackie was honored as police officer of the year by the Riverhead Police Benevolent Association Saturday night at its annual...

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Retiring Riverhead detective Dave Freeborn says emotional goodbye

by Katie Morosky | Jul 21, 5:00 pm

After 22 years of service, Detective Dave Freeborn made his last call yesterday as an officer of the Riverhead Police Department.

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Real estate transfers: June 2, 2023

Riverhead UPS Store on Route 58 closes

‘Near-normal’ Atlantic hurricane season expected this year, scientists say

Aguiar extends state of emergency in Riverhead, as Bellone issues order aimed at coordinating temporary housing for asylum-seekers

Real estate transfers: May 25, 2023

Go-kart races and drifting exhibitions, hosted by drag racing promoter, approved for EPCAL: Riverhead Town Board wrap-up

HK Ventures sues Planning Board over condition tying permits to state fixing Edwards Avenue intersection

Residents criticize state of emergency, tell Riverhead officials it could fuel fear and hate of immigrants

Riverhead supervisor declares state of emergency, issues order barring local facilities from housing migrants/asylum-seekers

Developer of proposed apartment building at former West Marine site on Main Street files application for Riverhead IDA benefits

Police: Three arrested following underage alcohol sales check at Riverhead vendors

Police: Man arrested after string of American flag thefts in Riverhead

Police: Thefts of U.S. flags and other flags around Riverhead under investigation, suspect in custody

Riverhead Police blotter: May 31, 2023

Riverhead Police blotter: May 30, 2023

Riverhead has a new way to purchase beach parking stickers online. Here’s how to do it.

The exceptional life of Jelly the Otter: Trainers mourn the loss of beloved river otter at Long Island Aquarium

Kent Animal Shelter moves closer towards long-awaited new facilities in Calverton

Senior citizen cybercrime prevention training event scheduled for next week

Riverhead hosts Memorial Day parade and ceremonies: photos

Nurse and guard who saved choking student honored, top students celebrated: Riverhead school board wrap-up

Riverhead students help with Habitat for Humanity home in Riverside

Riverhead voters approve budget, elect Healy, Murphy, Redmond and Scudder to school board

History of school district property comes to life for students, as marker is placed at the old fair grounds site in Riverhead

In their own words: meet the seven candidates vying for the four seats on the Riverhead school board

Rumors, half-truths and lies may grab ratings on talk radio and cable TV, but it’s no way to govern

The future of our town is in the voters’ hands this November. Pay attention and choose wisely.

GOP county chairman’s comments were false and should not have been published

CAT’s EPCAL plan violates the very town ordinance it says it relies on for approval

Hey, Triple Five. We get it. Do you?

Around Town: May 21, 2023

Reckoning with the woman in the mirror

From her baby’s first breath, motherhood is a lifelong journey into the unknown

Around Town: May 7

Around Town: April 16

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Riverhead Police Officer Sean Mackie tapped by PBA as top cop for 2015

Retiring Riverhead detective Dave Freeborn says emotional goodbye