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Peconic Bay Medical Center has earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group for the second consecutive grading cycle.

The Riverhead Police Department has a new probationary police officer.  Officer Daniel Concannon was sworn in by Chief Ed Frost at the start of Tuesday’s Town Board meeting after the board unanimously approved a resolution authorizing the new hire. 

The Riverhead Town Board unanimously endorsed preserving as open space “without improvement or development” a 9.6-acre site next to the South Jamesport town marina and beach.

Town officials question a county plan to acquire a Jamesport parcel as open space, citing concerns about public access, costs and tax impacts.

Kids put on their helmets, hopped on their bicycles and competed in Riverhead PAL's annual Bicycle Rodeo Saturday morning. at Stotzky Park. Photos and video.

Riverhead Fire Department held its annual memorial service, roll call and inspection Sunday morning at department headquarters.

Shoppers browse the stock at the East End Garden Festival Sunday morning. The event offers a huge variety of plants for sale, with all proceeds benefitting local charitable organizations. It runs through Sunday, May 10.

An elevated risk of fire spread is expected Sunday afternoon across Long Island, including Riverhead and the East End, as dry vegetation combines with gusty northwest winds and low humidity, according to a special weather statement issued Saturday afternoon by the National Weather Service in Upton.

More than 50 people marched in downtown Riverhead Friday afternoon, one of more than an estimated 3,000  “May Day Strong” protests across the country.  Video.

Family of 22-year-old killed in Riverhead crash seeks help so he can be laid to rest near the grandmother who raised him.