Riverhead News Review

10.23.2026 Election 2026

Early voting starts Oct. 24: Here’s what you need to know before going to the polls

The countdown to Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 3 begins with early voting starting this weekend on Saturday, Oct. 24 and ending Sunday, Nov. 1. Voters may cast a...

10.23.2026 News

Riverhead peace pole honors longtime Rotary member Mary Ellwood

The Riverhead Rotary Club dedicated its seven-foot peace pole Wednesday in memory of Mary Ellen Ellwood, a longtime member and past president who died May 7. Installed July 30...

10.23.2026 Sports

Riverhead boys cross country wins first league title since 2013

Records may fall, but banners hang forever. Before the season, Riverhead cross country coach Tyler Lobenhofer had one goal: win the league. Since becoming a large school, Riverhead has...

Featured Stories

10.23.2026 News

Riverhead independent Kimberly Wilder challenges Jodi Giglio in 2nd Assembly District

10.22.2026 Community

Community Calendar of Events: Oct. 22, 2026

10.22.2026 News

Former Riverhead teacher sentenced to 3 years for exploiting minors online

Shop Local: Beyond the bottle at Rose Hill Vineyards & Inn

Autumn eats (and deals) abound during Long Island Restaurant Week

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Community

10.22.2026 Community

Community Calendar of Events: Oct. 22, 2026

All ages Saturday, Oct. 24, 6 or 8 p.m.: Join Long Island Paranormal Investigators on the Cutchogue Village Green...

10.16.2026 Community

Revitalized East End Maritime Festival returns this weekend

The Greenport Maritime Festival returns to the village waterfront October 16-18 after a leadership...

10.15.2026 Community

Community Calendar of Events: Oct. 15, 2026

All ages Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 17-18, Greenport Maritime Festival: The weekend begins on...

Obituaries

10.23.2026 Obituaries

Jeannette Anne Wilcenski

Jeannette Anne Wilcenski of Mattituck passed away at East End Hospice Kanas Center Oct....

10.22.2026 Obituaries

Eric Louis Bentsen

Eric Louis Bentsen, proud Navy veteran and longtime resident of Flanders passed away Oct....

10.22.2026 Obituaries

Dorothy “Dottie” F. Pierzchanowski

Dorothy “Dottie” F. Pierzchanowski, 95, went home to be with Jesus on Aug. 23,...

10.20.2026 Obituaries

Stanley J. Nabrezny

Stanley J. Nabrezny of Wading River died at Stony Brook University Hospital Oct. 19,...

10.20.2026 Obituaries

Diane Gail Palumbo

Diane Gail Palumbo of Mattituck, and former longtime resident of Patchogue, passed away at...

10.16.2026 Obituaries

Thomas Robinson Cornwell

Thomas Robinson Cornwell, 87, of Cutchogue, died unexpectedly on Aug. 3, 2026.

Sports

Latest Sports

10.21.2026 Sports

Riverhead girls soccer is still learning, not ready to depart developmental league

The phrase “developmental league” may have a negative connotation, but Riverhead girls soccer head coach Kasey Mandery doesn’t care....

10.20.2026 Sports

Photo gallery: Shoreham-Wading River overpowers Center Moriches to cap festive Homecoming events

Shoreham-Wading River not only celebrated Homecoming on Oct. 16, but it’s football team dominated....

10.19.2026 Sports

Riverhead hires Brian Fenton as varsity boys basketball coach

When Brian Fenton’s college basketball career ended at St. Joseph’s College in Patchogue in...

Opinion

10.18.2026 Patricia Marcin

Guest Column: Death may not kill reward points

10.17.2026 Riverhead News-Review

Free press under fire

10.17.2026 Riverhead News-Review

Letters to the Editor: Waski’s attempted apology

10.11.2026 Ambrose Clancy

Guest column: Coffee snob’s ode to the perfect cup

10.10.2026 Riverhead News-Review

Editorial: A family farm’s enduring promise