Katie Morosky
Katie, winner of the 2016 James Murphy Cub Reporter of the Year award from the L.I. Press Club, is a co-publisher of RiverheadLOCAL. A Riverhead native, she is a 2014 graduate of Stony Brook University.
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Breaking News
Police: Man arrested after string of American flag thefts in Riverhead
A man was arrested in connection with a string of thefts of American flags that occurred in Riverhead this week, police announced tonight.
Business
Riverhead UPS Store on Route 58 closes
Riverhead's UPS Store on Route 58 has permanently closed, according to a note taped on the store's front entrance.
Weather
Remnants of Hurricane Ian could bring heavy rain, gusty winds to Suffolk County this weekend
The remnants of Ian are expected to bring several inches of rain and gusty winds to Suffolk County tomorrow through early next week, canceling weekend events and ushering in a blustery start to October.
Health
Five omicron cases confirmed in New York, one in Suffolk County
Five cases of the omicron variant have been confirmed in New York, including one in Suffolk County, Governor Kathy Hochul announced tonight.
Breaking News
Update: Police identify man killed in fiery crash on Sound Ave. this morning
One person was killed and another injured this morning after a landscaping truck on Sound Ave. flipped over and burst into flames, according to police.
Government
Republican rout in Riverhead: Aguiar and GOP slate blow past Democrats
Riverhead Supervisor Yvette Aguiar won a resounding victory over Councilwoman Catherine Kent as Riverhead Republicans swept every race.
Weather
State of emergency declared for Long Island ahead of Hurricane Henri
Gov. Andrew Cuomo has declared a state of emergency for Long Island, New York City and portions of upstate New York ahead of Hurricane Henri's arrival tomorrow.
Weather
Update: Heat and air quality advisories remain in effect through Friday night
Both the heat advisory and the air quality health advisory remain in effect Friday, July 16 through the evening.
Weather
Tropical storm watch issued for most of Long Island ahead of Elsa’s arrival Friday
The National Weather Service has issued a tropical storm watch for most of Long Island ahead of Tropical Storm Elsa's arrival in the region Friday morning.
Business
New York ends most COVID restrictions as state passes vaccination milestone
Almost all of New York State’s coronavirus restrictions ended today after 70% of the state’s adult population received at least one dose of the vaccine, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced.
