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Weather
NWS extends flood advisory for Riverhead through late Monday night
The National Weather Service has extended a flood advisory for Riverhead through late Monday night, with 2 to 4 inches of rain possible and a risk of flash flooding, police said.
Police & Fire
‘A wall of water and wind’: Severe storm leaves thousands without power in Riverhead
A severe storm left more than 3,700 PSEG-LI customers without power, toppled trees and snarled traffic across Riverhead. One eyewitness whose car was struck by a falling tree said it felt “like a hurricane or tornado.”
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Community News
Photos: Riverhead Medal of Honor recipient Garfield Langhorn laid to rest at Calverton National Cemetery
Photo gallery by Emil Breitenbach Jr. documents the committal service for PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Jr. July 3 at Calverton National Cemetery.
News
What’s open, what’s closed July 3 and 4 for Independence Day
Independence Day falls on Saturday this year, which means many government offices and some services will observe the holiday on Friday, July 3.
Health
Suffolk reports first West Nile-positive mosquito sample of the year
A mosquito sample collected June 24 is Suffolk County's first to test positive for West Nile virus this year, health officials reported Thursday.
Weather
Extreme heat warning extended through Saturday evening
The National Weather Service has extended an extreme heat warning for Riverhead through 9 p.m. Saturday.
Police & Fire
Pedestrian suffers life-threatening injuries in Route 58 crash: police
A pedestrian suffered life-threatening injuries when he was struck by a pickup truck on Route 58 east of Ostrander Avenue Wednesday night, Riverhead police said.
Weather
‘Dangerously hot conditions’ through Friday night; ozone levels prompt air quality advisory
Heat index values up to 112º are expected Thursday and Friday. Air quality will be unhealthy for sensitive groups. An extreme heat warning is in effect through Friday night with an extreme heat watch posted for the 4th.
Government
Garbage pickup to start one hour earlier Thursday and Friday because of extreme heat
Residents are asked to place all waste curbside by 5 a.m. Thursday and Friday, as pickup will being one-hour earlier due to expected extreme heat.
Government
Riverhead looks to pay off remaining land-preservation debt five years early
Riverhead officials say the Community Preservation Fund has enough money to retire the town’s remaining land-preservation debt five years early.
Business
Shake Shack opens first East End location at Tanger in Riverhead
Shake Shack opened its first East End location today at Tanger in Riverhead, with opening-day sales supporting a local food pantry.
Community News
Riverhead Key Club donates life ring for Grangebel Park waterfront
Riverhead High School Key Club members turned a safety concern along the Peconic River into a service project.
Riverhead H.S. celebrates the Class of 2026
Riverhead High School celebrated the more than 400 graduates Friday evening at McKillop Field during commencement for the Class of 2026.
Riley Avenue Elementary celebrates ‘Old Glory’ at June 15 Flag Day...
Riley Avenue Elementary School celebrated “Old Glory” with the school’s annual Flag Day ceremony and concert on June 15.
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.
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