Riverhead News Review

04.03.2020 COVID-19

Pastor Alvin Charles McElroy, 79, a pillar of Flanders community, dies of coronavirus

When they met for early morning Bible study on Sundays, Bonnie Cannon would joke with Pastor Alvin Charles McElroy: Couldn’t he change the 8 a.m. class to a weeknight?...

04.03.2020 COVID-19

As number of ICU patients continues to climb, Suffolk hospitals may soon face shortage

The number of COVID-19 patients being treated in intensive care units at Suffolk County hospitals has more than tripled in the last week, leaving just 43 ICU beds currently...

04.03.2020 News

Father, son charged with stealing road signs from Tanger Outlets in Riverhead

A father and son were arrested Friday afternoon for allegedly stealing street signs from the Tanger Outlet Center in Riverhead, town police said. Tanger Mall Security had reported that...

04.03.2020 Community

A match made in heaven: Three groups come together to feed those most at risk

It was a trinity, perhaps, made in heaven. Three organizations joined together last week under the dark cloud of the growing COVID-19 pandemic to provide food to those most...

04.03.2020 COVID-19

The coronavirus forces North Fork families to mourn loved ones in different ways

For more than 100 years, Frank Zaneski lived what might be described as an archetypical North Fork life. Born in Cutchogue and raised in Jamesport, the Mattituck man was...

04.02.2020 Police

Update: Man charged with burglary, unlawfully fleeing police and more after incident that injured Riverhead officer

Update (11:20 p.m.): Southold Town police have released additional details on the incident that led to Thursday’s arrest of Alfred Cowell. Southold police said Mr. Cowell allegedly removed keys...

How to Help: A listing of fundraising efforts underway for groups in need

Discover

04.01.2020 COVID-19

A first in Riverhead Justice Court: Arraignment via Skype

When Charles Roach of Flanders was arraigned Sunday afternoon on charges of criminal contempt of court and harassment, it...

04.01.2020 COVID-19

Riverhead PBA to donate meals to fellow first responders at Riverhead Volunteer Ambulance Corps

It’s a case of first responders helping first responders. The Riverhead Police Benevolent Association is donating meals from local...

03.30.2020 COVID-19

Drive-thru testing site opens in Riverhead

ProHealth has opened a drive-thru COVID-19 testing facility in Riverhead, officials announced Monday. The facility, located at 1149 Old...

Sports

04.02.2020 COVID-19

Local Little Leagues determined to play ball in 2020

This is ordinarily a big time of the year for Little Leagues, but these are not ordinary times. Little...

03.22.2020 COVID-19

Free, discounted rounds of golf offer a way to beat the quarantine blues

A golf course is a place where someone can go outside for a breath...

03.17.2020 COVID-19

Shock, relief mix for college athletes after abrupt end to NCAA season

It’s hard to imagine any athlete never having heard, “Play every game like it’s...

03.13.2020 COVID-19

Coronavirus concerns put sports on hold

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03.10.2020 Sports

Girls Track and Field: Garcia runs her fastest 3,000 at state meet

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03.09.2020 Sports

Girls Track and Field: Deraveniere puts nervous energy to good use

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Featured

Solovievs purchase Shelter Island’s Chequit Inn

by Ambrose Clancy on April 02nd

Drink

Restaurants offering to-go cocktails

by Felicia LaLomia on April 02nd

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Obituaries

04.03.2020 Obituaries

Robert Thomas Adipietro

Longtime Peconic resident Robert “Bob” Thomas Adipietro died March 30, 2020. He was 78....

03.31.2020 Obituaries

John J. ‘Jack’ Malone

Longtime Cutchogue resident John J. “Jack” Malone, formerly of West Hempstead, died March 9,...

03.26.2020 Obituaries

Michael J. Kielkowski

Michael J. Kielkowski of Riverhead died March 24 at Waters Edge Rehab & Nursing...

03.25.2020 Obituaries

Stanley R. Zaweski Jr.

Stanley R. “Wiskers” Zaweski of Laurel died March 24, 2020, at Peconic Bay Medical...

03.25.2020 Obituaries

Louis R. Moore

Louis R. Moore of Riverhead died at home March 24, 2020. He was 89.

03.25.2020 Obituaries

Chester R. Majeski

Chester R. Majeski of Riverhead died March 21, 2020. He was 70.

Multimedia

Latest Videos

03.04.2020 Sponsored Content

The Work We Do: Nicole Orens-Williams, Herricks Lane Farm

My name is Nicole Orens-Williams and I am the owner here at Herricks Herbs and Heirlooms and Herricks Lane...

02.26.2020 Sponsored Content

The Work We Do: Janice Jay Young, The Big Duck

I’m Janice Jay Young. I’m a docent here at The Big Duck. I’m a...

02.19.2020 Health

The Work We Do: Julia Chachere, Peconic Bay Primary Medical Group

I’m Julia Chachere. I’m a certified nurse midwife and nurse practitioner and I have...

Latest Podcasts

03.31.2020 Closer Look

Podcast: Covering the coronavirus on the North Fork of Long Island

Times Review Media Group content director Grant Parpan is joined by executive editor Steve Wick, editor Joe Werkmeister and...

01.02.2020 Podcasts

The Times Review Media Group 2019 People of the Year

Podcast sponsored by: Each year since 1987, our company has selected individuals and groups in the communities we cover...

12.26.2019 Podcasts

Closer Look: Year in Review 2019

Brought to you by Reporter Tim Gannon, editor Joe Werkmeister and content director Grant Parpan on the biggest North...

12.18.2019 Murphy Trial

Thomas Murphy found guilty on all charges; faces up to 25 years in prison

Podcast brought to you by: Thomas Murphy stood between his attorneys, his gaze fixed on the jury foreperson, as...

Latest Slideshows

03.23.2020 COVID-19

Scenes from a weekend in Riverhead during COVID-19 pandemic

The massive parking lots at Riverhead’s Tanger Outlets were empty on a beautiful afternoon Saturday. Security ushered away any...

03.08.2020 Riverhead School District

Photos: Crazy Sports Night at Riverhead High School

Teams representing each school in the Riverhead Central School District competed in balloon races, scooter races, basketball shooting contests...

Opinion

03.30.2020 Riverhead News-Review

Editorial: The story of a community that got it done

03.24.2020 Riverhead News-Review

Editorial: Be safe, everyone. Be strong.

03.21.2020 Joe Werkmeister

Column: In one moment, all can feel normal. The next, reality sets in

03.17.2020 Kristy Verity

A message from the Riverhead BID

03.17.2020 Pat Mundus

Pastor Alvin Charles McElroy, 79, a pillar of Flanders community, dies of coronavirus

As number of ICU patients continues to climb, Suffolk hospitals may soon face shortage

Father, son charged with stealing road signs from Tanger Outlets in Riverhead

A match made in heaven: Three groups come together to feed those most at risk

The coronavirus forces North Fork families to mourn loved ones in different ways

Update: Man charged with burglary, unlawfully fleeing police and more after incident that injured Riverhead officer

Featured COVID-19 Coverage

Podcast: Covering the coronavirus on the North Fork of Long Island

Note from the publisher: We appreciate your support — now more than ever

How to Help: A listing of fundraising efforts underway for groups in need

A first in Riverhead Justice Court: Arraignment via Skype

Riverhead PBA to donate meals to fellow first responders at Riverhead Volunteer Ambulance Corps

Drive-thru testing site opens in Riverhead

Sports

Local Little Leagues determined to play ball in 2020

Free, discounted rounds of golf offer a way to beat the quarantine blues

Shock, relief mix for college athletes after abrupt end to NCAA season

Coronavirus concerns put sports on hold

Girls Track and Field: Garcia runs her fastest 3,000 at state meet

Girls Track and Field: Deraveniere puts nervous energy to good use

Solovievs purchase Shelter Island’s Chequit Inn

Restaurants offering to-go cocktails

Obituaries

Robert Thomas Adipietro

John J. ‘Jack’ Malone

Michael J. Kielkowski

Stanley R. Zaweski Jr.

Louis R. Moore

Chester R. Majeski

Multimedia

Latest Videos

The Work We Do: Nicole Orens-Williams, Herricks Lane Farm

The Work We Do: Janice Jay Young, The Big Duck

The Work We Do: Julia Chachere, Peconic Bay Primary Medical Group

Latest Podcasts

Podcast: Covering the coronavirus on the North Fork of Long Island

The Times Review Media Group 2019 People of the Year

Closer Look: Year in Review 2019

Thomas Murphy found guilty on all charges; faces up to 25 years in prison

Latest Slideshows

Scenes from a weekend in Riverhead during COVID-19 pandemic

Photos: Crazy Sports Night at Riverhead High School

Opinion

Editorial: The story of a community that got it done

Editorial: Be safe, everyone. Be strong.

Column: In one moment, all can feel normal. The next, reality sets in

A message from the Riverhead BID

Guest Spot: Home from Italy, and staying at home