12.23.2018 Community Top stories of 2018: Riverhead native killed in Iraq helicopter crash Remembered as a self-motivated, disciplined man who could light up any room with his smile, Tech. Sgt. Dashan Briggs was one of seven service members killed aboard a military...
12.21.2018 Police Tractor trailer gets stuck in the mud during Friday’s storm Wet weather made for a messy commute Friday on Sound Avenue. A tractor trailer got stuck in mud around 8:40 a.m. while trying to make a turn near Reeves...
10.08.2018 Police Cops: Woman found dead near East Main Street Monday Update (9 p.m.): A 61-year-old female is dead of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, according to Riverhead Town Police. Officers received a call of gunshot in the...
09.12.2018 Community VFW Auxiliary Post 2476 honors Blanche Conklin for 50 years of service Fifty years ago, Lyndon B. Johnson was president of the United States, the Beatles were recording their “White Album” and Blanche Conklin was first taking her seat as the...
08.31.2018 Police Update: Police clear several members of group from Splish Splash incident UPDATE (Aug. 31): Several of the individuals pictured in surveillance video at Splish Splash who were wanted for questioning in connection with an alleged forcible touching incident were cleared...
08.25.2018 Police Crash closes down portions of Old Country Road Update (7 a.m.): Riverhead Police confirmed the road has reopened. Original story: Portions of Old Country Road between Northville Turnpike and Doctors Path are closed in both directions due to an...
08.13.2018 Business Ruggero’s family-style Italian restaurant opens at The Shoppes at East Wind The long-anticipated Ruggero’s restaurant has opened at The Shoppes at East Wind. The newly constructed 180-seat establishment is now considered the flagship of the Wading River complex that opened...
08.10.2018 Outdoors View the Perseid Meteor Shower this weekend at Wildwood State Park The Perseid Meteor Shower will light up the night sky this weekend. This year, during its peak, people should see about 60 to 70 meteors per hour. Find out...