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Riverhead advances plan for YMCA at former armory
Riverhead officials approved a letter of intent with the YMCA of Long Island to redevelop the long-vacant former state armory on Route 58 into a community recreation hub.
Government
Eminent domain hearing on science center property turns contentious
Riverhead officials defended a proposed eminent domain taking of the Long Island Science Center property during a contentious public hearing Wednesday night.
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School budget and election results roundup for Riverhead and nearby districts
Voters in school districts across the local region passed budgets in the May 19 election. Here's the roundup of results.
Board of Education
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.
Government
Suffolk County vector control division spraying some local marshes this week
Aerial mosquito larvicide treatments are scheduled for marshes in Riverhead, Flanders and Southold hrough May 22, county officials said.
Environment
Trump administration moves to roll back PFAS drinking water rules
The Trump administration announced plans to roll back portions of the nation’s first federal PFAS drinking water standards.
Crime
Police conduct underage alcohol sales sweep in Riverhead; one employee charged
Riverhead police inspected 18 businesses during an underage alcohol sales operation Monday; one employee was charged.
Weather
Air quality alert for ozone in effect Tuesday across Long Island
An air quality health advisory for ground-level ozone will be in effect across Long Island Tuesday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
Business
Calverton vineyard, organic since 1985, is now biodynamic certified
Rex and Connie Farr, the owners of Farrm Wines in Calverton, received biodynamic certification of their vineyard last week from the Demeter Association.
Photos
Riverhead Ambulance hosts open house
Riverhead Volunteer Ambulance Corps kicked off National EMS Week Sunday with an open house at its headquarters. Photos.
Board of Education
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.
Weather
Air quality health advisory for ozone in effect across Long Island through 11 p.m.
An air quality health advisory is in effect for Long Island through 11 p.m.
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.
Roanoke Community Day draws crowd
Roanoke Avenue Elementary Schools second annul Community Day drew a crowd s Saturday for family-friendly games, activities, entertainment and food trucks. Photos.
Riverhead High School musicians earn top honors at Music in the...
Riverhead H.S. music students earned top honors and superior ratings at the Music in the Parks festival in Philadelphia.
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