Riverhead News Review

01.23.2026 News

Riverhead shoppers rush for supplies as monster storm approaches

It’s been a revolving door at Griffing Hardware this week as customers have been coming in frequently to grab their snowstorm essentials, including shovels and rock salt. Manager Todd...

01.23.2026 News

North Fork Polar Plunge postponed due to incoming snowstorm

It’s going to be too cold for polar bears this weekend. The fourth annual North Fork Polar Plunge scheduled for Sunday was postponed because of the predicted monster snowstorm barreling toward...

01.23.2026 Business

Winter Long Island Restaurant Week starts Sunday

If you’re like most people and are watching your wallet, you have something to look forward to this weekend. The winter edition of Long Island Restaurant Week (now in...

Featured Stories

01.22.2026 News

Riverhead declares winter storm emergency as town braces for a foot of snow

01.22.2026 News

Riverhead landmark Spicy’s BBQ torn down on West Main Street

01.22.2026 Health

North Fork Breast Health Coalition to host panel Jan. 31

Pride Enjoy in Wading River hits a sweet spot with vegan and gluten-free goodies

Ma’s House gets special grant

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Community

01.22.2026 Community

Community Calendar of Events: Jan. 22, 2026

Arts and crafts Saturday, Jan. 24, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.: Pillow-making workshop with Nancy Raynor at Hallockville’s Hudson-Sydlowski House, 6038...

01.19.2026 Featured Story

SWR student builds kiosk at nature preserve for Eagle Scout project

A Wading River teen is one step closer to earning Eagle Scout honors after...

01.16.2026 Community

MLK Day 2026: Where to observe or participate in day of service on the North Fork

Dr. Martin Luther King Day on Monday, Jan. 19, is not only a federal...

Obituaries

01.23.2026 Obituaries

Hedi Dzuik

Hedi Dzuik, 90, passed peacefully in Dover, De., on Jan. 20, 2026. She lived...

01.22.2026 Obituaries

John B. Johnson

John B. Johnson of Mastic Beach, formerly of Riverhead, passed away Thursday, Jan. 15,...

01.21.2026 Obituaries

Edward Norman Bracht

Nov. 3, 1940-Jan. 16, 2026

01.20.2026 Obituaries

John Louis Rutkoske

John Louis Rutkoske, beloved and devoted husband of Anita Louise Rutkoske of Fort Pierce,...

01.20.2026 Obituaries

James Frederick Druck III “Fred”

James Frederick Druck III “Fred”, longtime resident of Laurel, passed away on Saturday, Jan....

01.19.2026 Obituaries

Marcus Rinehart “Marc” Bryan

Marcus Rinehart “Marc” Bryan, a longtime Cutchogue resident, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026. ...

Sports

Latest Sports

01.22.2026 Sports

Blue Waves boys basketball tries to right the ship in the second half

It was a game they simply had to have. A year removed from making the playoffs for the first...

01.21.2026 Sports

Sports roundup: SWR hoops dominate on the court

BOYS BASKETBALL Jan. 19: Shoreham-Wading River 60, Port Jefferson 32 After losing its first...

01.20.2026 Sports

Riverhead wrestlers eye podium spots ahead of county championships

With the Suffolk County wrestling championships on the horizon, a trio of Riverhead wrestlers...

Opinion

01.17.2026 Riverhead News-Review

Editorial: The real winners

01.17.2026 Riverhead News-Review

Letters to the Editor: Thank you

01.10.2026 Riverhead News-Review

Editorial: Heroes don’t wear capes

01.10.2026 Riverhead News-Review

Letters to the Editor: New year, old problems

12.28.2025 Ambrose Clancy

Guest Column: Endgame for English?