Riverhead News Review

08.25.2026 News

Former Suffolk jail guard sentenced to 18 months for sexually assaulting inmate at Riverhead jail

A former Suffolk County correctional officer was sentenced to 18 months in jail and registered as a sex offender on Tuesday for forcing an inmate to perform oral sex...

08.25.2026 News

Residents debate potential Roanoke Avenue zoning shake-up

A potential zoning change within the Business PB (BUS PB) Zoning Use District would allow personal services as a special permitted use and apartments on upper floors, and limit...

08.25.2026 News

Riverhead Railroad Festival is full steam ahead for 2026

The 22nd annual Riverhead Railroad Festival is pulling back into town, celebrating the Railroad Museum of Long Island’s 30th year in Riverhead. The museum first opened in Greenport in...

Featured Stories

08.24.2026 Community

Day-long Blues on the River music festival coming to Grangebel Park on Aug. 29

08.24.2026 News

Northforker Wine & Food Classic partner spotlight: La Plage

08.24.2026 News

History Hunt brings North Fork’s Revolutionary past to life

Rosé All Day: Pink pro Wölffer releases alcohol-free Summer in a Bottle Zero

Don’t play with your food — create with it

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Community

08.24.2026 Community

Day-long Blues on the River music festival coming to Grangebel Park on Aug. 29

Grove and give back at Grangebel Park this Saturday during the Blues on the River music festival which features...

08.21.2026 The Arts

Ten abstract artists bring distinct visions to William Ris Gallery

Cohesive abstraction might seem like an oxymoron or competing terms, but they are coming...

08.18.2026 The Arts

OLA of Eastern Long Island’s annual Latino Film Festival explores Courage and Truth theme for its 23rd year

Get your popcorn ready because OLA of Eastern Long Island’s annual Latino Film Festival...

Obituaries

08.24.2026 Obituaries

Eleanor Conrardy

Eleanor Conrardy of Southold passed away at home on Friday, Aug. 21, 2026. She...

08.18.2026 Obituaries

Margaret M. Kelleher

Riverhead resident Margaret M. Kelleher, formerly of Brooklyn, died at Peconic Bay Medical Center...

08.18.2026 Obituaries

Allen J. Luce

Allen J. Luce of Riverhead died Aug. 14, 2026 at the Kanas Center for...

08.17.2026 Obituaries

Janice L. Chew

Janice L. Chew, 76, of Mattituck, died peacefully at home on Aug. 13, 2026.

08.17.2026 Obituaries

Frances A. Brady

Jan. 30, 1951 – Aug. 11, 2026 Frances A. Brady, beloved wife, mother, grandmother,...

08.15.2026 Obituaries

Janice Chew

Janice Chew, of Mattituck died at her home on Aug. 13, 2026. She was...

Sports

Latest Sports

08.17.2026 Sports

Riverhead baseball team rallies for strong finish at Cooperstown tournament

The Riverhead Waves, a 12-and-under travel baseball team, traveled up to Cooperstown for a week-long tournament in early August...

08.12.2026 Sports

Riverhead’s Katie Goodale winning championships, moving lacrosse forward

When Riverhead native Katie Goodale finished her illustrious lacrosse career at Syracuse University in...

08.05.2026 Sports

SWR boys basketball uses summer league to build next generation after playoff run

The Shoreham-Wading River boys basketball team spent the summer searching for the next group...

Opinion

08.23.2026 Patricia Marcin

Guest Column: When it makes sense to gift your house

08.22.2026 Riverhead News-Review

Editorial: You’re being watched

08.22.2026 Riverhead News-Review

Letters to the Editor: Extolling the Eagle

08.16.2026 Riverhead News-Review

Guest Column: SCWA defends North Fork water main plan

08.15.2026 Riverhead News-Review

Editorial: Eagle shows Greenport its past — and its future