Government
Riverhead official admitted to fabricating ‘independent’ accounting report, hearing officer finds
A hearing officer found Ray Coyne lied about an accounting report he said was prepared by an outside firm.
Government
Riverhead Town Board fires parks and recreation superintendent Ray Coyne
Ray Coyne, who had led Riverhead's parks and recreation department since 2005, was fired Tuesday after a hearing officer found him guilty of several disciplinary charges.
Letters
The standard for ‘transparency’ should be clear and consistent
Letter: Rules for transparency in public commenting and procurement should not be invented on the fly.
Government
Riverhead adopts e-bike and electric scooter rules: Town Board June 16 meeting wrap-up
Riverhead adopted new rules Tuesday for electric scooters and electric bicycles. Here's a rundown of actions taken at the Town Board meeting.
Government
Public input concerns raised over proposed Riverhead site plan review changes
Advocates warned Riverhead’s proposed site plan review changes could push public input too late in the development review process.
Government
Riverhead OKs new water attractions at Scott’s Pointe, but rejects drifting events on go-kart track
Riverhead approved new lake attractions at Scott’s Pointe but left existing restrictions on the Calverton park’s go-kart track in place.
Guest Column
Accountability matters
Leadership requires more than holding office — it requires honesty, integrity, and the willingness to take responsibility when words or actions cause harm.
Letters
Merrifield’s double standard
Letter: A board member questioning a speaker's political affiliation at a public meeting is offensive — even more so when aimed at a political foe.
Business
Riverhead reworks golf cottages plan with new zoning district, environmental review
Riverhead officials are revising the golf cottages proposal again, replacing a prior rezoning plan with a new golf course zoning district.
Government
Court order preserves U.S. Open parking plan at EPCAL amid property dispute
A court order bars U.S. Open-related parking on 400 David Court LLC’s property but allows shuttle buses to pass through the easement area.
