Police & Fire
Pedestrian suffers life-threatening injuries in Route 58 crash: police
A pedestrian suffered life-threatening injuries when he was struck by a pickup truck on Route 58 east of Ostrander Avenue Wednesday night, Riverhead police said.
Police & Fire
Riverhead police issue 708 summonses in two-week seatbelt enforcement campaign
A two-week statewide seatbelt enforcement campaign resulted in 708 summonses in Riverhead Town, including 97 for seatbelt violations, according to a police department media release.
Breaking News
Rt. 58 reopened after wires downed by military transport vehicle Tuesday
Rt. 58 in Riverhead has been reopened after lanes in both directions were closed between Harrison Avenue and Roanoke Avenue due to a damaged utility pole, police said.
News
Riverhead police to participate in May ‘Click It or Ticket’ seat belt enforcement campaign
Riverhead police will take part in the statewide “Click It or Ticket”/“Buckle Up New York” seat belt enforcement campaign May 18-31, 2026, with fixed and roving safety restraint details across town.
Breaking News
Motorcycle crash on CR 105 injures operator, closes roadway for investigation
A motorcycle crash injured the operator and closed Cross River Drive north of Main Road for more than an hour Tuesday morning for an accident investigation
Government
Medical office’s on-street parking creates hazard, residents say
A proposal to restrict parking on Northern Parkway off Roanoke Avenue in downtown Riverhead drew criticism from some neighboring residents who said parking restrictions alone would not address the source of the problem.
Crime
Police investigate head-on crash involving school bus, SUV in Calverton Monday afternoon
A head-on crash between a mini school bus and an SUV in Calverton yesterday afternoon sent seven people to the hospital, including two children. All injuries were not life-threatening, police said.
News
Portion of Pulaski Street closed for snow removal Thursday morning
Pulaski Street between Osborn and Marcy avenues is closed this morning for snow removal, Riverhead Highway Superintendent Mike Zaleski said this morning.
Breaking News
Traffic alert: Route 58 closed after high winds down utility poles
Old Country Road is closed in both directions at Kroemer Avenue due to utility poles down in the roadway. Police urge . motorists to avoid the area while crews respond.
News
Road closures ahead for track work in Aquebogue and Calverton
Railroad crossing work will shut down Edgar Avenue in Aquebogue Thursday and a portion of River Road in Calverton Friday, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day.
