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Pair wanted in theft of $1,156 of power tools from the Riverhead Lowe’s store last summer
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Riverhead Town Police Department detectives are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate two people they say stole $1,156 worth of Husqvarna equipment from Lowe's on July 31, 2023.
Business
PBMC is planning a May 23 ribbon-cutting for its expanded emergency department
Peconic Bay Medical Center's Executive Director Amy Loeb gave an update on the hospital's expansion plans to the Greater Jamesport Civic Association Saturday morning.
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Riverhead Police detectives investigate break-in at vacant home on West Main Street
Police detectives are investigating a reported overnight break-in at a vacant West Main Street home currently undergoing extensive renovation.
Community News
Riverhead Lions Club celebrates St. Patrick’s Day
The Riverhead Lions Club celebrated St. Patrick's Day with its annual corned beef and cabbage dinner Friday night at Hotel Indigo in Riverhead, where guests enjoyed a traditional Irish feast, music and dancing. Photos.
Breaking News
Police seek 14-year-old girl missing from Timothy Hill Children’s Ranch
Estafani Cruz, age 14, a resident at Timothy Hill Children's Ranch did not return from school in Westbury Thursday afternoon, Riverhead Police said. Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to call police at 631-727-4500.
Real Estate
Real estate transfers: March 15, 2024
Transfers of real estate in the Town of Riverhead and selected hamlets in the Town of Southampton reported for RiverheadLOCAL by Suffolk Vision title service on March 15, 2024.
Health
Stony Brook Southampton has new chief administrative officer
Emily Mastaler, the former president and CEO of River Hospital in Alexandria Bay, N.Y., will take the position of Stony Brook Southampton Hospital’s chief administrative officer on May 20, according to a Stony Brook Medicine press release.
Breaking News
Cops: Riverhead man arrested for stealing vehicle and driving drunk
A Riverhead man was arrested last night after allegedly stealing a vehicle from a gas station parking lot and driving drunk, according to Riverhead Police.
Community News
To fight mental health stigma, this Riverhead student athlete shares her own struggles
Deanna North, captain of the Riverhead High School varsity softball team, shares her own story to fight the stigma surrounding mental health issues. She wants every student athlete to know it's OK to struggle. "We are not superheroes," she says.
Community News
Riverhead Middle School students ‘pie’ staff to celebrate Pi Day
Riverhead Middle School students celebrated Pi Day on Thursday by splattering their teachers and administrators with whipped cream. The event raised $804 for the middle school PTO.
Community News
Irish flag raised on the village green in Jamesport
The flag of the Republic of Ireland flies on the village green in Jamesport. The East End Emerald Society and the Town of Riverhead raised the flag Wednesday afternoon, in advance of the Jamesport St. Patrick's Day Parade which takes place March 30. Photos.
Board of Education
Riverhead school district proposes eliminating 38 full-time teaching positions, business official says
The Riverhead school district needs to eliminate roughly 38 full-time equivalent teaching positions next year, according to the district’s business official.
To fight mental health stigma, this Riverhead student athlete shares her...
Deanna North, captain of the Riverhead High School varsity softball team, shares her own story to fight the stigma surrounding mental health issues. She wants every student athlete to know it's OK to struggle. "We are not superheroes," she says.
Riverhead Middle School students ‘pie’ staff to celebrate Pi Day
Riverhead Middle School students celebrated Pi Day on Thursday by splattering their teachers and administrators with whipped cream. The event raised $804 for the middle school PTO.
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