RiverheadLOCAL

10/24/2025

A guide to the offices to be filled in this years election, with candidate profiles, a sample ballot and early voting dates and times.

Early voting in the 2025 general election begins tomorrow, Oct. 25. Here’s what you need to be informed: candidate profiles, sample ballot and useful information.

10/23/2025

Riverhead Rotary will host its annual pancake breakfast on Sunday, Nov. 2, from 8 a.m. to 12 noon at Polish Hall, 214 Marcy Avenue in Riverhead.

10/23/2025

Riverhead elementary schools hosted Rocket Drones on Thursday, bringing an engaging presentation on the developing world of drone technology to young students. Photos.

10/23/2025

The Duffy MX Motocross Track application will be subject to a full environmental review under the State Environmental Quality Review Act.

10/23/2025

This Town Board, with the acquiescence of its town attorney, thumbs its nose at us, at the law, and the very concept of open government.

10/22/2025

A Nassau County company that purchased a 5 ⅓ acre site on Middle Road in Calverton is seeking site plan approval for cannabis growing and processing.

10/22/2025

A surprise Town Board vote last night set demolition of 127 East Main Street in motion, clearing the way for a Petrocelli hotel and condo project downtown. Supporters call it progress; critics say it’s rushed and secretive.

A surprise Town Board vote last night set demolition of 127 East Main Street in motion, clearing the way for a Petrocelli hotel and condo project downtown. Supporters call it progress; critics say it’…

10/22/2025

At a “qualified and eligible sponsor” hearing Thursday, The Jazz Loft presented its qualifications for buying, restoring and operating the historic Vail-Leavitt in downtown Riverhead.

10/21/2025

Officials gathered at the East End Food Institute Food Hub in Riverhead Tuesday to celebrate progress on the facility, supported with a $5 million state grant. The secretary of agriculture & markets announced a new round of infrastructure funding at the event.

Officials gathered at the East End Food Institute Food Hub in Riverhead Tuesday to celebrate progress on the facility, supported with a $5 million state grant. The secretary of agriculture &

10/21/2025

Criminal offenses fell in Riverhead from August to September and dropped 17% from criminal offenses reported in September 2024. Police Chief Ed Frost said adequate staffing in the police department has helped.

Criminal offenses fell in Riverhead from August to September and dropped 17% from criminal offenses reported in September 2024. Police Chief Ed Frost said adequate staffing in the police department…

10/20/2025

Tenor Jarell Gilliam, a junior at Riverhead High School, will perform next month in the Suffolk All-County Festival in Hauppauge.

Congratulations to RHS junior Jarell Gilliam, a talented vocalist selected to perform in the All-County Music Festival Nov. 14.

10/20/2025

Keep an eye on trends in local real estate values with the weekly report of real estate title transfers in Riverhead Town and adjacent hamlets in Southampton Town. Here's this week's report from Suffolk Vision title service.

Keep an eye on trends in local real estate values with the weekly report of real estate title transfers in Riverhead Town and adjacent hamlets in Southampton Town. Here’s this week’s report from…