Long Island Science Center Archives - Riverhead News Review

04.27.2026 News

Split vote sets public hearing for proposed condemnation of Long Island Science Center

Riverhead officials are taking the next step in pursuing condemnation of the Long Island Science Center, with a public hearing set for Tuesday, May 20. The big question among...

04.08.2026 News

Riverhead approves eminent domain step for stalled Science Center project

The Riverhead Town Board voted Tuesday to take a preliminary step toward seizing the Long Island Science Center’s East Main Street property through eminent domain — citing years of...

03.27.2026 News

Riverhead may seize Science Center property amid delays: ‘Time is running out’

Riverhead officials are again considering seizing the Long Island Science Center property through eminent domain — citing stalled progress and a lack of communication from the nonprofit as a...

The Long Island Science Center, with a metal-plated first floor and a glass second-floor and roof. People are walking in front of it.

05.19.2025 News

Long Island Science Center spared from eminent domain; moving forward with expansion

Riverhead Town officials announced Monday, May 19, they are no longer pursuing eminent domain proceedings to acquire the Long Island Science Center building as part of the long-running Town Square...

04.15.2025 News

Long Island Science Center presents two-phase expansion plans

With the looming possibility of Riverhead Town seizing its property through eminent domain, the Long Island Science Center met with town officials at a work session last week to discuss its...

04.11.2025 News

Hearing set for downtown Riverhead eminent domain bid

A public hearing has been set for Wednesday, May 21, at 6 p.m. on the proposed acquisition of two East Main Street properties in downtown Riverhead — the Long...

03.19.2025 Featured Story

Town Square environmental study complete

Following an extensive analysis, the Riverhead Town Board voted Tuesday to issue a conditional negative declaration as lead agency for the Town Square project, meaning no further environmental review...

06.17.2024 News

Town seeks to acquire Science Center building: Eminent domain seizure a possibility

The Riverhead Town Board is seeking to acquire property owned by the Long Island Science Center at 111 East Main St. for “general municipal purposes,” according to a resolution...

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