Riverhead News Review

10.18.2026 Guest Spot

Guest Column: Death may not kill reward points

When a loved one dies, families understandably focus first on funeral arrangements, bank accounts, insurance, taxes and the many immediate tasks that follow. Reward points from credit cards, airlines...

10.18.2026 Police

Blotter: Two arrested for alleged driving while intoxicated

Riverhead Town police made the following arrests from Oct. 4 to 10: Danielle Alaimo, 55, of Islip and Pablo Pelaez Alvarado, 27, of Riverhead were arrested for alleged driving...

10.17.2026 News

Riverhead Fire Department roll out new vehicles for wet-down tradition

The Riverhead Fire Department on Saturday blessed its new engine and four-wheel drive Brush Response Attack Truck — driving them around for a traditional wet-down from six hamlets across...

Featured Stories

10.17.2026 Editorials

Free press under fire

10.17.2026 Letters

Letters to the Editor: Waski’s attempted apology

10.16.2026 Election 2026

Halpin, Rothwell debate taxes, hot-topic issues at first forum for Riverhead supervisor

Soil Savers: a father-daughter duo breathes new life into a farm on Oregon Road

Farm-fresh Lamora Salsa makes the perfect mix of spice, love and family

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Community

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 change and a furious nor’easter...

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...

10.08.2026 Community

Community Calendar of Events: Oct. 8, 2026

All ages Saturday, Oct. 10, 10 a.m.-noon: Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day with Turtleback...

Obituaries

10.16.2026 Obituaries

Thomas Robinson Cornwell

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

10.14.2026 Obituaries

Joseph S. Suspenski

Joseph S. Suspenski of Calverton died Oct. 13, 2026 at Peconic Bay Medical Center....

10.14.2026 Obituaries

Ernest “Ernie” Lee Albee

Longtime North Fork resident Ernest “Ernie” Lee Albee passed away at his home in...

10.12.2026 Obituaries

Nancy Ann Morizzo

Nancy Ann Morizzo, of Southold, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026 at the...

10.12.2026 Obituaries

Jack Robert Norris

Feb. 28, 1946 – Oct. 10, 2026 Jack Robert Norris, 80, went home to...

10.12.2026 Obituaries

John M. Shuot

John M. Shuot of Riverhead died at Peconic Bay Medical Center Oct. 9, 2026....

Sports

Latest Sports

10.14.2026 Sports

Riverhead Charter laces up cross country teams

Riverhead Charter School recently started cross-country competition for boys’ and girls’ teams. Senior Jakub Sobzcak led the boys’ squad...

10.14.2026 Sports

SWR girls soccer loses annual memorial game but fundraising and playoff surge continue

It’s been two years since former Shoreham-Wading River teacher and girls varsity soccer coach...

10.12.2026 Sports

Leandra North finds the right touch to give Riverhead volleyball Senior Day win

Facing a 2-0 deficit on Friday night against William Floyd, the Riverhead girls varsity...

Opinion

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

10.10.2026 Riverhead News-Review

Letters to the Editor: Town gains little from abatements