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Wildfires in Canada cause high levels of fine particulates across New York

by Jul 15, 2026
Wildfires in Canada are causing smoky conditions in New York State, prompting air quality alerts for fine particulates in all regions across the state Wednesday.
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County approves purchase of 6-acre ‘Venezia Square’ site in Wading River

by Jul 15, 2026
Suffolk will purchase the 6.34 acres of vacant land on Route 25A, slated for commercial development that drew community opposition for two decades..

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Government

Doroski seeks recovery of more than $230,000 Suffolk paid in Even Year Election lawsuit

by | Jul 14, 4:21 pm
A Suffolk legislator wants the county attorney to recover more than $230,000 paid toward a federal challenge now proceeding without government plaintiffs.

County transit bus runs off the road at intersection of Route 58 and Mill Road

by Jul 14, 2026
A Suffolk Transit bus appears to have run off the road and up onto a grass berm on Route 58 and Mill Road after hitting a utility bo, knocking out the traffic signals at the busy intersection Tuesday afternoon.

Cops: Man arrested in Tropical Smoothie Café burglary in Riverhead

by Jul 14, 2026
Riverhead Town Police said detectives arrested a 45-year-old man in connection with a burglary reported at the Tropical Smoothie Café on Old Country Road on July 11.

Heat advisory issued for Suffolk Wednesday as heat index nears 100

by Jul 14, 2026
A heat advisory is in effect for eastern Suffolk County July 15 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

L.I. Antique Power Association holds its summer show this weekend: photos

by Jul 12, 2026
Scenes from the 34th Annual L.I. Antique Power Association's Summer Show. Show continues Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Photo gallery.

Riverhead to reconvene helicopter noise task force as residents’ complaints mount

by Jul 10, 2026
Riverhead's helicopter noise task force will convene July 16 to discuss current problems as the FAA rule governing helicopter routes across the East End is set to expire July 29.

Rep. Nick LaLota presents $2.25M check for Calverton water main extension

by Jul 10, 2026
The federal funding will help connect 28 Calverton homes with private wells threatened by contamination from the former Grumman site.

Riverhead Rotary awards record $145,000 in scholarships to local students

by Jul 10, 2026
The Rotary Club of Riverhead awarded a record $145,000 in college scholarships to Riverhead High School students this year.

Riverhead seeks storm damage reports to support possible aid requests

by Jul 9, 2026
Riverhead residents and businesses that sustained damage in the July 4 storm are asked to complete a state damage assessment survey.

Riverhead approves voluntary retirement incentives for 53 eligible town employees

by Jul 9, 2026
The Riverhead Town Board voted unanimously Tuesday to ratify voluntary retirement incentive agreements with three town employee unions, a cost-cutting measure the town hopes will save between $500,000 and $800,000.

Riverhead Town Board adopts sweeping changes to outlet zoning code: July 7 meeting wrap-up

by Jul 9, 2026
Riverhead significantly changed its code to allow many more uses in its outlet center zoning district, removing restrictions that Tanger said made it difficult to attract tenants to its Riverhead center.

Opinion | Denise Civiletti

Halpin was wrong to silence a critic at a public meeting

by | Jul 13, 10:14 am
Riverhead Supervisor Jerry Halpin cut off a resident, silenced the audio feed and had her escorted out. Public officials must tolerate criticism.

Murphy, Redmond elected to lead school board: July 1 meeting wrap-up

Riverhead school board elected new officers, approved consultant agreements and heard parent concerns over Riley child care.

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.

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Obituaries

Francis E. Beisner, Jr., 101

Ralph S. Miller, 86

Christopher J. Steiner, 39

Albert R. Stepnoski, 84

Sean Melley Gagen, 51