Riverhead News Review

09.06.2026 Police

Blotter: Three arrested for alleged criminal obstruction of breathing

Riverhead Town police made the following arrests from Aug. 23 to Aug. 29: Jessica Roberts Ruc of Hampton Bays, 44, was arrested for alleged burglary. Jaason Hartmann of Riverhead,...

09.05.2026 News

Mattituck teen dies in pool horror as Labor Day weekend begins

What should have been the start of a long Labor Day weekend turned tragic in Mattituck Friday when a 17-year-old boy died after being found unresponsive in a swimming...

09.05.2026 Editorials

Editorial: The hard work behind Labor Day

Labor Day, America’s end-of-summer weekend celebration, lost its original meaning long ago. The first Monday in September was earmarked Labor Day as an election year appeasement by President Grover...

Featured Stories

09.05.2026 Letters

Letters to the Editor: Seniors, take action!

09.04.2026 News

Drowning of former Team USA triathlete off Shelter Island prompts water safety warning

09.04.2026 Sports

Riverhead cross country grows as athletes switch sports

Classic Cool: Fun at the Northforker Wine & Food Classic

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Community

09.03.2026 Community

Community Calendar of Events: Sept. 3, 2026

All ages Saturday, Sept. 13, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: North Fork Foodie Tour, self-guided tour of 20 locations — food,...

09.01.2026 Community

Riverhead never forgets: Town to commemorate 25th anniversary of 9/11

A quarter century after terrorists struck on Sept. 11, 2001, Riverhead will pause to...

08.31.2026 The Arts

Peconic Landing seeks sculptors for outdoor sculpture exhibition

Peconic Landing is looking for sculptors to showcase their work as part of its...

Obituaries

09.04.2026 Obituaries

Helen Salmon

Helen Salmon, lifelong Southold resident, passed away on Monday, Aug. 31, 2026. She was...

09.04.2026 Obituaries

Barbara Lindores Stewart

Barbara Lindores Stewart (Sinram) (Glanz) age 77 of Dunedin, Fla. passed away peacefully on...

08.31.2026 Obituaries

Walter Berry

Walter Berry died peacefully at home surrounded by family on Aug. 29, 2026, much...

08.31.2026 Obituaries

Eileen Patricia (McTiernan) Michel

Eileen Patricia (McTiernan) Michel of Southold and Follansbee, W.V. passed away peacefully on Aug....

08.27.2026 Obituaries

Marilyn Jean Marschean

Marilyn Jean Marschean was born on Oct. 5, 1932, in Queens, where she married...

08.24.2026 Obituaries

Eleanor Conrardy

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

Sports

Latest Sports

09.04.2026 Sports

Riverhead cross country grows as athletes switch sports

The fastest growing sport in Riverhead High School may not be what you think it is. Student-athletes who have...

08.26.2026 Sports

Riverhead football eager for a turnaround season

With summer coming to an end and school bells set to ring, Riverhead’s varsity...

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...

Opinion

09.05.2026 Riverhead News-Review

Letters to the Editor: Seniors, take action!

08.30.2026 Christopher Blum, M.D.

Guest Column: Your body is keeping score. Are you listening?

08.29.2026 Riverhead News-Review

Editorial: Tick tactics for the front line

08.29.2026 Riverhead News-Review

Letters to the Editor: Keep newspapers alive

08.23.2026 Patricia Marcin

Guest Column: When it makes sense to gift your house