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Tax debt

Riverhead settled a tax lawsuit last week, but officials wouldn’t disclose the terms

by Aug 10, 2026
When the Town Board votes to approve a tax lawsuit settlement, taxpayers have the right to know what it will cost.

Friar’s Head tax refund hit exposes broader assessment challenges in Riverhead

by Apr 13, 2026
A $6 million Friar’s Head refund drove Riverhead’s tax debt spike this year, but the bigger story is the town’s ongoing exposure to costly commercial property assessment litigation.