Riverhead News Review

03.12.2026 Business

North Fork oyster farms walloped by severe winter freeze: ‘Lost major chunk of our inventory’

The cold waters of the Peconic Bay account for the exquisite flavors of local oysters. But this winter, the prolonged cold spell froze the bay into a destructive ice...

03.12.2026 News

Former Russian political prisoner warns about press freedom at Stony Brook lecture

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and Russian opposition leader Vladimir Kara-Murza recounted his imprisonment in Russia and warned about threats to press freedom during a lecture Tuesday at Stony Brook University....

03.12.2026 Agriculture

Laurie McBride, a familiar face at Wickham’s, takes helm of Long Island Farm Bureau

On busy weekends at Wickham’s Fruit Farm in Cutchogue, Laurie McBride can often be found answering customers’ questions about what’s in season or helping run the farm stand. Now,...

Featured Stories

03.12.2026 Community

Community Calendar of Events: March 12, 2026

03.12.2026 House of the Week

North Fork house of the week and real estate transfers: March 12, 2026

03.11.2026 Education

Riverhead Central School District proposes $219M budget for 2026-27, stays within cap

Of fathers and sons and shipyards: A view into Greenport’s storied working waterfront with Anders Langendal & Sons Boatbuilders

A new dining ‘Miracle’ comes to Sag Harbor’s Main Street

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Community

03.12.2026 Community

Community Calendar of Events: March 12, 2026

Fundraisers Thursday, March 12, 3:30-4:30 and 5:30-6:30 p.m.: Corned Beef & Cabbage takeout dinners from East End Lions Club...

03.10.2026 Community

Riverhead Business Improvement District hires executive director

The Riverhead Business Improvement District Management Association appointed Melissa Martin as its new executive...

03.10.2026 Community

Hallockville Museum Farm hosts first spring barn dance

Grab your dancing shoes! The historic Hallockville Museum Farm in Riverhead will throw its...

Obituaries

03.12.2026 Obituaries

Thomas William Condzella

Thomas William Condzella passed away March 10, 2026. He leaves behind his loving sons,...

03.09.2026 Obituaries

Salvatore Virgadaula

Salvatore Virgadaula of Riverhead, formerly of Brooklyn, died March 9, 2026. He was 88.

03.09.2026 Obituaries

Dorothy F. Dinnigan

Dorothy F. Dinnigan of Riverhead, formerly of St. James, died at home March 5,...

03.09.2026 Obituaries

Keith R. Mackie

Keith R. Mackie, formerly of Riverhead, passed away at his home in Mattituck on...

03.04.2026 Obituaries

Herbert Hoover Smith

Herbert Hoover Smith, born on Oct. 7, 1936, in Cartersville, Va., passed away peacefully...

03.02.2026 Obituaries

Anita Lucille Fagan

Anita Lucille Fagan of Southold passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, March 1,...

Sports

Latest Sports

03.09.2026 Sports

Keegan twins lead SWR to second county championship in school history

Facing a 10-point deficit with just six minutes remaining in the Suffolk County Class A championship, Shoreham-Wading River didn’t...

03.05.2026 Sports

Riverhead student-athletes announce their next steps

Eight Riverhead senior student-athletes officially penned a commitment to continue their academic and athletic...

03.04.2026 Sports

SWR’s Gavin Mangano wins third straight state wrestling title

Shoreham-Wading River junior Gavin Mangano captured his third straight state title, leading three Wildcats...

Opinion

03.08.2026 Amy Zavatto

Guest Column: Thank you, Mrs. M.

03.07.2026 Riverhead News-Review

Editorial: Honor those who never stopped working despite the snow

03.07.2026 Riverhead News-Review

Letters to the Editor: Dirtbike track

03.01.2026 Joanne Sherman

Guest Column: Winter sports and brave attempts

02.28.2026 Riverhead News-Review

Editorial: Auto insurance rates need reform