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09/15/2026

The EPA said the rollback will save $310 billion and help preserve reliable electricity from coal and natural gas plants. Environmental and public-health advocates said it abandons a major federal tool for reducing climate pollution.

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced the repeal of most Biden-era greenhouse gas limits for fossil-fuel power plants.

09/15/2026

Bow-hunters can enter Riverhead Town's 2026 lottery in person at Town Hall on Sept. 17, with slots available at EPCAL, Sound Avenue and Middle Road properties.

Bow-hunters can enter Riverhead Town’s 2026 lottery in person at Town Hall on Sept. 17, with slots available at EPCAL, Sound Avenue and Middle Road properties.

09/14/2026

Rep. Nick LaLota knows the safeguards built into our election system, yet campaigns on fixing a system that's not broken.

Rep. Nick LaLota knows the safeguards built into our election system, yet campaigns on fixing a system that’s not broken.

09/14/2026

Congratulations Geraldine García, winner of this week's Facebook giveaway of a $50 gift card to Casa Dorado! In order to claim your prize, please message our page.

09/14/2026

Letter: Golf cottage zoning should require a minimum 300-foot setback from golf course property line.

09/14/2026

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Riverhead Town police are seeking the public’s help to identify two men and a woman accused of stealing $320 worth of clothing from Target on Old Country Road on Aug. 4.

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Riverhead Town police are seeking the public’s help to identify two men and a woman accused of stealing $320 worth of clothing from Target on Old Country Road on Aug.

09/14/2026

A Manorville man faces drug-impaired driving and drug possession charges after a Sunday crash on the Long Island Expressway in Melville that seriously injured a pedestrian, police said.

09/13/2026

Riverhead Town Police said a 34-year-old man was arrested and charged with felony burglary, grand larceny and criminal mischief following reports of vehicle and garage larcenies in Calverton.

09/13/2026

A 2006 Riverhead High School graduate was arrested after running onto the field at Yankee Stadium during a Sept. 11 Yankees-Mets game.

A 2006 Riverhead High School graduate was arrested after running onto the field at Yankee Stadium waving Palestinian flag during 9/11 Yankees-Mets game.

09/13/2026

Three youth anglers swept the top spots in Riverhead’s annual snapper tournament Saturday, each landing a 10-inch-plus snapper. Photo gallery.