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Riverhead police to take part in traffic safety campaign during week of April 20
Riverhead police officers will take part in the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee’s “No Empty Chair” campaign during the week of April 20, with enforcement and education efforts focused on teen driving safety.
Community News
Riverhead Fire Department to host volunteer recruitment event Sunday
The Riverhead Fire Department is inviting residents to stop by Sunday to learn what it takes to join the all-volunteer department.
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Voters OK Riverhead library operating budget and the election of three trustees in uncontested race
Riverhead Free Library’s budget was approved by voters Tuesday, 225 to 135, library Director Kerrie McMullen Smith announced Tuesday night.
Community News
Riverhead Country Fair is canceled this year, the 50th anniversary of its founding
The Riverhead Country Fair will not take place this year, the 50th anniversary of the popular event’s founding in 1976.
Community News
Here’s what’s in store for the East End Arts campus as Riverhead’s town square takes shape
Take a look at what’s planned for the East End Arts campus in Riverhead’s town square project, from moving historic buildings to creating a more visible arts hub downtown.
Government
Friar’s Head tax refund hit exposes broader assessment challenges in Riverhead
A $6 million Friar’s Head refund drove Riverhead’s tax debt spike this year, but the bigger story is the town’s ongoing exposure to costly commercial property assessment litigation.
Police & Fire
Riverhead police rescue adult, child stranded on disabled jet ski off Iron Pier Beach
Riverhead Police rescued an adult and a 10-year-old after their jet ski broke down about a mile off Iron Pier Beach in Jamesport Sunday.
Community News
A fond farewell to East End Arts gallery ahead of relocation for town square project
"Until we meet again"... East End Arts held a farewell party for its E. Main Street gallery before a temporary move tied to Riverhead’s town square project.
Government
Stony Brook, PBMC clash at ZBA over proposed ambulance center at Staples Plaza
Peconic Bay Medical Center objects to Stony Brook's plan to base a mobile stroke unit at the proposed facility in Staples Plaza, a short distance from the hospital, which is about to open a stroke center.
Government
Riverhead weighs major rewrite of outlet zoning code to allow more uses at Tanger
Riverhead officials say the current outlet zoning is too restrictive and prevents Tanger Outlets from competing in the modern retail environment.
Government
Riverhead to take first step in preserving 145-acre 4-H camp property in Baiting Hollow
Nassau County, which owns the land where the 4-H camp has operated for a century, wants to sell the 145-acre site. Riverhead may partner with Suffolk County on an effort to preserve it.
Business
YoYo Chicken celebrates grand opening in Calverton Friday
YoYo Chicken celebrates the grand opening of its newest location tomorrow in Calverton, with a free chicken sandwich giveaway..
Riverhead school board adopts $218.88 million budget proposal; public hearing set...
The Riverhead school board adopted a $218.88 million proposed budget Wednesday and set a May 6 hearing. The budget vote and board election take place May 19.
Riverhead’s girls wrestling team makes history in just two seasons
In just two seasons, Riverhead’s girls wrestling program has produced county champions, state qualifiers and an undefeated team.
Riverhead Middle School’s first culture night draws big crowd, celebrates community
Riverhead Middle School’s first World Language Culture Night brought students, families and food together Thursday night.
‘Legally Blonde: The Musical’ takes the stage at Riverhead High School...
The Blue Masques' production of 'Legally Blonde: The Musical' is on stage at Riverhead H.S. Thursday-Saturday at p.m. and Sunday at 1 p.m.
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