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Riverhead weighs major rewrite of outlet zoning code to allow more uses at Tanger

by Apr 10, 2026
Riverhead officials say the current outlet zoning is too restrictive and prevents Tanger Outlets from competing in the modern retail environment.

New types of businesses take root at Tanger Outlets in Riverhead

by Feb 2, 2026
A change to the Riverhead’s outlet zoning code two years ago, expanding allowed uses beyond manufacturers outlet stores, is bearing fruit at Tanger Outlets.

Saks Off Fifth in Riverhead will close Monday, as parent company shutters most off-price stores

by Jan 31, 2026
The financially troubled parent company, Saks Global, which filed for bankruptcy Jan. 14, announced Thursday it is closing all but 12 of its Off Fifth stores.

North Fork Breast Health Coalition holds 27th annual 5K walk Sunday in Riverhead

by Sep 29, 2025
Hundreds of people turned out to walk and raise funds to support the North Fork Breast Health Coalition Sunday morning in Riverhead.

Shake Shack coming to Tanger Outlets in Riverhead in 2026

by May 22, 2025
A new Shake Shack will open at Tanger Outlets in Riverhead next year, according to a company spokesperson. 

Cops: Five people arrested in crackdown on theft at Riverhead stores

by Mar 10, 2025
Five people have been arrested over the last several days as a result of investigations into retail theft at 16 stores in Riverhead, according to a Riverhead Police Department press release.

Expanded zoning uses for Tanger outlets approved: Riverhead Town Board wrap-up

by Feb 8, 2024
Manufacturers Outlet zoning change approved by Riverhead Town Board Feb. 6 expands allowed uses.

New business uses at Tanger will hurt downtown and Route 58, local developer tells Town Board

by Jan 19, 2024
Expanding the types of businesses allowed at Tanger Outlets will disrupt Riverhead's commercial economy, a prominent local real estate developer told  the Town Board during a public hearing Wednesday night.

Riverhead seeks to amend outlet center zoning to expand allowed uses beyond outlet stores

by Jan 16, 2024
Riverhead Town is considering a zoning amendment that would greatly expand the types of businesses that could be located at Tanger Outlets and properties surrounding it, including allowing general retail stores, specialty markets, restaurants, furniture showrooms and certain indoor and outdoor recreation.

Rainy weather dampens annual 5K walk, but not the spirit of event celebrating North Fork Breast Health Coalition’s 25th anniversary

by Sep 25, 2023
Yesterday's soggy weather didn't stop the North Fork Breast Health Coalition’s annual 5K walk at Tanger Outlets – where the annual walk to raise awareness and money to support local breast cancer patients has taken place for 25 years. Photos.