Community News
Give the gift of life at the Riverhead Community Blood Drive
Every two seconds someone in the United States needs blood. Riverhead residents have a chance to help save lives at a blood drive on Tuesday, Sept. 20 at Riverhead Fire Department headquarters.
Community News
Learn more about keeping your family safe at PBMC’s Child Safety Day
Learn how to protect your children at PBMC's Child Safety Day. The hospital and local fire, police and sheriff departments will offer a host of free tips and procedures to help keep your little ones safe and sound.
Breaking News
Air conditioner malfunction trips smoke alarm in hospital operating room
An OR smoke detector went off after the motor on a rooftop air-conditioning unit burnt out, Riverhead Fire Chief Kevin Brooks said. The the air intake on a second, adjacent rooftop unit fed air into the surgical pavilion that “smelled pretty bad,” Brooks said. That tripped a smoke detector in OR-5, he said.
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Cops seek information on single-car overturn crash in Calverton late last night
Riverhead Police detectives are seeking information about a single-car crash on Route 25 in Calverton late last night that injured one person.
Breaking News
Police investigating suspected arson at Route 58 auto dealership in Riverhead
An outdoor fire police believe may have been intentionally set did extensive damage to two vehicles outside a Route 58 auto dealership in Riverhead late last night.
News
Life-saving heroes honored by town board
Life-saving heroes were recognized by the Riverhead Town Board Tuesday night.
Four town lifeguards were recognized by the Riverhead Town Board Tuesday night for their...
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Breaking NewsPolice, EMS and firefighters rescue man and dog from burning Riverhead home
Police and firefighters rescued a man and a small dog from a burning mobile home in Riverhead Sunday afternoon.
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Riverhead firefighters battle fire on Raynor Avenue Saturday night
There was an active fire in a second-floor apartment when firefighters arrived on scene at about 7: 15 p.m., First Assistant Chief Peter Jackman said.
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Photos: Riverhead Ironmen host 30th Annual Motorized Tournament
Riverhead Fire Department hosted its 30th Annual Motorized Tournament yesterday, where 15 departments from across Suffolk County competed. Photo gallery.
Community News
Meet Riverhead Fire Department Chief Kevin Brooks, third-generation RFD vol
Chief Kevin Brooks, who took the helm of the department this spring, sits down for an interview with RiverheadLOCAL to talk about the volunteer fire service and the role of the department's four chiefs.