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Riverhead library to host community blood drive

by RiverheadLOCAL | Nov 18, 2023

Riverhead Free Library, in partnership with New York Blood Center, is hosting a community blood drive on Monday, Nov. 27. The drive will take place from noon to 6 p.m.

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Five arrests made in investigation into drug sales near West Main Street apartment building

by Alek Lewis | Nov 10, 2023

Five people since the beginning of October have been arrested on drug related charges stemming from alleged narcotics sales in the area of Peconic Crossing on West Main Street, according to Riverhead Police.

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Kathryn Ellen Stutzmann, 84

by Denise Civiletti | Oct 30, 2023

Kathryn Ellen Stutzmann of Jamesport died Oct. 27, 2023. She was 84 years old. Born on September 30, 1939,...

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It’s time we had a Town Board that says ‘yes’ to its residents and taxpayers — and not just developers

by Angela DeVito | Aug 16, 2023

We want our town government to listen to what residents want, to prioritize smart progress, careful planning, projects that provide real benefits to the community. Guest column by Angela DeVito

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Elementary schools, Pulaski Street school will have later start and end times this year

by Alek Lewis | Aug 10, 2023

The Riverhead Central School District's elementary schools and Pulaski Street Intermediate school are set to start and end later in the day this school year in an effort to improve the efficiency of the district’s transportation department. The changes have some parents upset about disruptions they will cause to childcare arrangements.

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Family Community Life Center set to move forward with long-sought housing project if town agrees to more zoning changes

by Alek Lewis | Jun 28, 2023

The developer needs to have the zoning changed to allow "low-income" housing rather than the "workforce" housing requirement in the current zoning overlay district, which was written specifically for the Family Community Life Center plan.

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