Riverhead News Review

01.20.2026 News

Riverhead dodges sewage spill into Peconic, inspectors find

It’s not the Peew-conic River after all. State and county officials said Tuesday they found no evidence that raw sewage reached the Peconic River following a sewer pipe break...

01.20.2026 News

Tesla Science Center hires new director, targets summer opening

The Tesla Science Center at Wardenclyffe in Shoreham has a new leader, and Kara Cannon is racing to open a “preview center” by summer at the fire-damaged site. The...

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 have been making names for themselves on the mat in hopes of landing a podium...

Featured Stories

01.19.2026 Community

SWR student builds kiosk at nature preserve for Eagle Scout project

01.19.2026 News

Hundreds of RHS students walk out in ICE protest

01.19.2026 Education

Shoreham-Wading River senior wins international piano competition

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

01.19.2026 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 installing an information kiosk at...

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...

01.15.2026 Community

Community Calendar of Events: Jan. 15, 2026

All ages Saturday, Jan. 17, 1-3 p.m.: Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service: Volunteer...

Obituaries

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. ...

01.19.2026 Obituaries

Lawrence Street

Lawrence Street of Riverhead, 71, passed away Thursday, Jan. 14.

01.19.2026 Obituaries

Marilyn Rae Weaver

Marilyn Rae Weaver of Peconic Landing in Greenport, and formerly of Southold, passed away...

01.15.2026 Obituaries

Katherine Peck Macari

Aug. 24, 1932-Jan. 14, 2026 We mourn the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother,...

Sports

Latest Sports

01.16.2026 Sports

Riverhead underclassmen distance runners setting a new pace

When looking up and down the distance runner records at Riverhead High School, you see names like Luke Coulter,...

01.15.2026 Sports

Sports roundup: SWR wrestling pins Kings Park

Boys wrestling Jan. 8: Shoreham-Wading River 46, Kings Park 26 Shoreham-Wading River continues its...

01.12.2026 Sports

SWR girls basketball clutch comeback keeps perfect season alive

Shoreham-Wading River’s new girls’ basketball coach, Christian Coster, couldn’t have scripted a better start...

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?