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Real estate transfers: July 17, 2026

by Jul 17, 2026
What’s selling—and for how much? Follow local real estate activity with this week’s report of title transfers in Riverhead Town and adjacent Southampton Town hamlets.

Riverhead revives helicopter noise task force as FAA rule nears expiration

by Jul 17, 2026
Riverhead's helicopter noise task force met Thursday to discuss new complaints of low-flying aircraft as an FAA route rule nears expiration.

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Jamesport fireworks display moved to Friday night due to Saturday’s weather forecast

by | Jul 16, 7:11 pm
Jamesport Fire Department's fireworks show will now take place Friday night, instead of Saturday night, Jamesport Fire Chief Dan Doroski said Thursday.

Local residents hold vigil for men shot by ICE in Texas and Maine

by Jul 16, 2026
About 30 people gathered outside Riverhead Town Hall for a candlelight vigil honoring two men killed by ICE agents days apart.

Jamesport Fire Department celebrates summer with carnival, parade and fireworks

by Jul 16, 2026
Photos from the Jamesport Fire Department's parade and carnival Wednesday night.

Suffolk tables agricultural district bid for Calverton cannabis site

by Jul 16, 2026
Suffolk lawmakers tabled a bid to add a proposed Calverton cannabis greenhouse site to an agricultural district after local objections.
Haze from Canadian wildfires is visible in the sky over a farm field off Doctors Path in Riverhead, as plumes of smoke drifted south across the region July 15. RiverheadLOCAL/Peter Blasl

Smoky conditions expected to persist through at least Thursday night

by Jul 16, 2026
An air quality health advisory remains in effect through midnight as smoke from Canadian wildfires continues to impact the region.

Riverhead Fire Department honors Robert Szczepanik for 50 years of service

by Jul 15, 2026
Riverhead firefighter Robert Szczepanik was honored Tuesday for 50 years of service with Red Bird Hook and Ladder Company No. 1.

Police investigate bomb threat reported at Peconic Bay Medical Center

by Jul 15, 2026
Riverhead Town police are investigating an anonymous bomb threat reported July 15 at Peconic Bay Medical Center, after a search found no suspicious activity or devices.

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..

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

by Jul 14, 2026
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.

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