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Rt. 58 closed between Harrison and Roanoke due to damaged utility pole

by Jun 9, 2026
Rt. 58 in Riverhead is closed in both directions between Harrison Avenue and Roanoke Avenue due to a damaged utility pole, police said. PSEG is on scene making repairs.

Suffolk police to hold vehicle auction Saturday

by Jun 8, 2026
The Suffolk County Police Department will hold a vehicle auction Saturday, June 13, beginning at 9 a.m. at its impound facility in Westhampton.

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Riverhead Highway Department truck show for kids returns June 20

by | Jun 8, 5:12 pm
The free event gives children a chance to see highway department trucks and equipment up close.

Riverhead Town Board hearing set on site plan, special permit for town square hotel

by Jun 8, 2026
The Town Board will hold a public hearing on the site plan and special permit applications for the proposed Peconic River Hotel downtown on June 10 at 6 p.m..

Celebrating Riverhead’s agricultural heritage: Plow Day at L.I. Antique Power Association

by Jun 7, 2026
The Long Island Antique Power Association celebrated Riverhead's agricultural heritage last Sunday with "Plow Day." Photo gallery.

Riverhead school board June 3 meeting wrap

by Jun 5, 2026
The Riverhead school board approved more than $1 million in repair reserve spending, several administrative appointments and two new eighth-grade honors courses Wednesday night.

Riverhead CAP celebrates 39th annual Say No to Drugs march

by Jun 5, 2026
Pulaski Street School students marched Friday in Riverhead CAP’s 39th annual Say No to Drugs March. Photos.

Grangebel goes country: Riverhead Chamber hosts ‘4th Before the 4th’ party

by Jun 5, 2026
The event featured country-western music, line-dancing, barbecue and cold drinks, games and activities for kids and an assortment of vendors.

Riverhead weighs e-bike rules: Town Board June 2 meeting wrap-up

by Jun 4, 2026
Proposed e-bike rules, a water main extension, fireworks permits and U.S. Open parking operations were among Tuesday’s Riverhead Town Board actions.

Riverhead’s ’25-’26 Suffolk Zone Awards recipients

by Jun 4, 2026
Riverhead High School seniors Adriana Martinez and Dillon Zaleski have received the 2025–2026 New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Suffolk Zone Awards.

L.I. taxpayers paid $1.6M-plus in Even-Year Election Law case led by GOP committees

by Jun 4, 2026
Taxpayers in eight Republican-led municipalities have paid more than $1.6M for a federal lawsuit led by GOP committees.

Scott’s Pointe operator rebuffs criticism of application as ‘fake news’

by Jun 3, 2026
Scott’s Pointe owner Eric Scott rejected criticism of his latest application as “fake news,” while opponents warned it would undo environmental safeguards.

Riverhead moves to condemn science center’s East Main Street property

by Jun 2, 2026
Riverhead officials voted 3-1, with one abstention, to move ahead with eminent domain process against the L.I. Science Center's East Main Street property.

Opinion | Denise Civiletti

Let’s make public hearings less painful

by | May 31, 9:59 am
Riverhead can make public hearings more useful, less contentious and more efficient by explaining them clearly before residents speak.

Riverhead school board June 3 meeting wrap

The Riverhead school board approved more than $1 million in repair reserve spending, several administrative appointments and two new eighth-grade honors courses Wednesday night.

Riverhead’s ’25-’26 Suffolk Zone Awards recipients

Riverhead High School seniors Adriana Martinez and Dillon Zaleski have received the 2025–2026 New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Suffolk Zone Awards.

Riverhead school budget passes 52.8% to 47.2%

Riverhead Central School District voters approved the 2026-2027 operating budget  Tuesday by a vote of 944 to 841.

Riverhead school district budget vote, trustee election takes place Tuesday: preview

Riverhead school district voters will weigh in on the proposed $218.88 million 2026-2027 budget vote and choose four trustees from a field of five candidates.

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