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Town plans to apply for state grant to aid Petrocelli hotel project on town square
Riverhead Town plans to submit a grant application for up to $2 million in funding on behalf of J. Petrocelli Development in connection with the demolition of the building at 127 East Main Street to make way for a proposed mixed use building on the site.
Business
Pulaski Street site considered for development of battery energy storage facility
A renewable energy company is proposing the development of a five megawatt commercial battery energy storage facility on the corner of Pulaski Street and JT Boulevard in Riverhead.
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Riverhead Police seek help locating three teens missing from Timothy Hill Children’s Ranch
Riverhead Police are trying to locate 15-year-old Avaya Brown, 14-year-old Emelys Ortiz and 15-year-old Zyaire Thomas, who were seen leaving the Timothy Hill Children’s Ranch home at 2767 Sound Avenue on foot together on Friday.
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Riverhead asks court to throw out EPCAL lawsuit
In papers filed in court Friday afternoon, Riverhead Town and the Riverhead IDA seek dismissal of the lawsuit brought by the Triple Five affiliate in the gnarly and controversial $40 million EPCAL land deal that collapsed last year.
Community News
Jack Weber’s here: How a 99-year-old new president reinvigorated the Riverhead Lions Club
When Jack Weber transferred to the Riverhead Lions Club last year at age 99, he was immediately elected club president. A “legend” in Lions International who’s held many leadership positions in his 71 years, Weber has helped bring the Riverhead club back to life.
Real Estate
Real estate transfers: April 12, 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 April 12, 2024.
Government
Riverhead gears up to sue Southampton, as two towns remain at odds over Riverside revitalization plan and sewer district
Trouble is brewing between the two towns that straddle the Peconic River. The bone of contention: Southampton Town’s plan for revitalization of the Riverside hamlet, adopted nearly 10 years ago.
Community News
Late Suffolk County Surrogate Theresa Whelan honored with unveiling of official portrait
The late Suffolk County Surrogate Court Judge Theresa Whelan was honored in a ceremony last week at the Surrogate’s Court in Riverhead, where a portrait of Whelan was unveiled in a courtroom packed with family, friends, colleagues and government officials.
Community News
At this Riverhead church, local musicians get a spotlight for their original songs
East End Writers’ Round gives local musicians the opportunity to showcase their new songs both their peers and an audience.
Business
Riverhead IDA approves financial assistance for Heatherwood’s 165-unit apartment building on East Main Street
The RIDA approved a 16-year phased abatement of real property taxes for the project, as well as mortgage recording tax and sales tax exemptions valued at more than $3 million.
Community News
‘Newsies,’ a musical about the 1899 NYC newsboys’ strike, opens tonight at Riverhead High School
"Newsies" is loosely based on the NYC newsboys' strike of 1899, when the young newspaper vendors demonstrated for two weeks for higher wages. The Blue Masques production opens tonight at Riverhead High School and runs through Sunday.
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Cops: Narcotics investigation into drug sales at Main Street restaurant leads to three arrests
Two men have been charged with selling cocaine inside an East Main Street restaurant, and the restaurant manager was charged with criminal nuisance, after a six-month narcotics investigation prompted by community complaints of illegal drug activity at the restaurant, police said.
Riverhead school board approves $201.4 million budget, dual language program partially...
The Riverhead Board of Education voted unanimously last night to approve a $201.4 million budget for next school year, sending a proposal that raises the tax levy to the cap and includes some controversial spending cuts to district voters for approval.
‘Newsies,’ a musical about the 1899 NYC newsboys’ strike, opens...
"Newsies" is loosely based on the NYC newsboys' strike of 1899, when the young newspaper vendors demonstrated for two weeks for higher wages. The Blue Masques production opens tonight at Riverhead High School and runs through Sunday.
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