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Riverhead woman charged with DWI after crashes involving parked cars, house
The woman, 60, faces DWI and leaving scene charges after she struck five parked vehicles and a house Sunday evening in Riverhead.
Business
Shake Shack plans June 30 opening at Tanger Outlets Riverhead
Shake Shack will open its first East End location June 30 at Tanger Outlets Riverhead, expanding the center’s dining lineup.
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Government
Riverhead supervisor pitches early retirement program for town workers
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Riverhead Supervisor Jerry Halpin says an early retirement incentive could save taxpayers money and create advancement opportunities for town employees, but some Town Board members say the proposal needs public discussion and more detail.
Community News
Satchel Paige game at forgotten Riverhead stadium inspires local history project
A forgotten Riverhead stadium where Satchel Paige pitched in 1950 inspired a new effort to preserve local stories before they disappear.
Community News
Scaled-back Memorial Day ceremony takes place after rain stops Monday afternoon
A scaled-back ceremony Monday in observance of Memorial Day took place at the war monument outside Pulaski Street Intermediate School. Photos.
Business
West Marine seeks bankruptcy protection
West Marine Inc. and seven affiliated debtors filed for Chapter 11 protection last week in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Delaware.
Community News
Memorial Day parade, ceremonies canceled due to weather forecast
The Memorial Day parade and ceremonies scheduled for Monday in Riverhead are canceled due to anticipated inclement weather.
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‘Decoration Day’ at Calverton National: flags placed at gravesites throughout cemetery
Nearly 5,000 volunteers turned out to place flags at Calverton National Cemetery's 230,000 gravesites Saturday ahead of the Memorial Day holiday. Photos.
Crime
Cops: Riverhead restaurant operator sold alcohol without liquor license
Police said a Riverhead restaurant was operating without a liquor license and had multiple town and fire code violations.
Community News
Northwell’s East End walk raises $131K for cancer services, breast health programs at PBMC
More than 250 people took part in the 2026 East End Health Walk at RGNY Vineyard, raising $131,472 to support cancer services and breast health programs at Peconic Bay Medical Center.
Government
Riverhead Town Board meeting wrap: May 20
Wading River Boy Scouts working on their citizenship badges were on hand for at least one hour of a marathon Riverhead Town Board meeting Wednesday night. Here's a rundown of the action.
Government
Ex Anti-Bias Task Force chair files $5 million claim against Riverhead Town and council member
Former Anti-Bias Task Force chair Mark McLaughlin has filed a $5 million notice of claim against Council Member Denise Merrifield and Riverhead Town.
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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