Editorial
Riverhead must enforce its ‘Dark Skies’ code aimed at limiting light pollution
Riverhead Centre was required to comply with the town's 'Dark Skies' code by Dec. 31, 2017. It hasn't. And now officials are considering allowing the NYC company that bought the 50-acre property for $71 million last year to continue to pollute the night skies with bright light.
Business
TJ Maxx on the move: Retailer relocating to center farther west on Route 58
The off-price clothing and home fashions retail store, longtime tenant at the Roanoke Plaza shopping center is moving to the store formerly occupied by Christmas Tree Shops, at 1791 Old Country Road.
Business
Former Blockbuster building to get a facelift
The one-story commercial building on Route 58 that has been mostly vacant since Blockbuster closed its doors, is under new ownership and about to get facade and site improvements.
Business
Owners of Tony’s Asian Fusion plan quick-service Japanese restaurant on Route 58
The owners of Tony’s Asian Fusion restaurants are eyeing the site of the Mattress Firm outlet store on Route 58 for a new Japanese restaurant.
Business
Grab your paddles: New indoor pickleball club plans spring opening in Riverhead
Box Pickleball will have nine pickleball courts, a full restaurant and bar, a pro shop, and an area for cornhole, its owner says. The club is shooting for a May opening at its Route 58, Riverhead location.
Business
Burlington plans spring opening in Riverhead
The off-price retailer plans a spring opening in Riverhead, a company spokesperson told RiverheadLOCAL Friday.
Business
Big Lots closing its Route 58, Riverhead location
Big Lots is closing its Riverhead location on Route 58. Signs announcing the store closing have gone up at the front entrance and workers holding signs announcing the closing were positioned on Route 58 today.
Business
Sephora to open Riverhead location
Sephora, the personal care and beauty products retailer, plans to open a store at Riverhead Centre on Route 58.
Business
Stavropoulos family says good-bye after 32 years: Peconic Bay Diner closes its doors
Today marked the end of an era for the Peconic Bay Diner on Route 58, as the Stavropoulos family, owners of the classic diner at the corner of Ostrander Avenue for the past 32 years, cease operation.
Breaking News
Update: Two injured, one seriously, in head-on overturn crash on Rt. 58 Tuesday afternoon
Updated: A head-on crash on Route 58 injured two people, one seriously Tuesday afternoon, and shut down the roadway for nearly four hours.




































