Amanda Olsen, Author at Riverhead News Review

05.13.2025 Community

Military Vehicle Club set to hit the trail this spring

The Long Island Military Vehicle Club will bring their love of military apparatus to their latest trail ride Saturday. It is estimated that between 15 and 35 vehicles will...

05.12.2025 News

Move to even-year elections upheld by appellate court

A New York state appellate court in Rochester has unanimously upheld the law Governor Kathy Hochul signed in December 2023, moving most local elections to even-numbered years to coincide...

05.12.2025 Education

Riley Avenue’s playground tree blossoms along with students

The new tree at Riley Avenue Elementary School has made it through its first winter. Not only has the red sunset maple survived, it has thrived — adding almost...

A group of grade school children and two teachers sit around a young sunset maple tree.

05.08.2025 News

Riverhead FD boasts robust membership, but still seeks volunteers

Fire departments all over Long Island are experiencing a contraction, largely due to the increased cost of living and the demands it puts on wage earners. In order to make...

Half a dozen men stand around a big red brush fire truck with one of them speaking during a firefighter training session

05.07.2025 Environment

Local honeybees make more than honey on North Fork farms

A drive east from Riverhead to Orient this time of year passes row after row of farms bathed a sea of bright blooms. Flitting from flower to flower, too...

A honeybee stands out in pale gold against a cluster of white flowers.

05.05.2025 Environment

River otters once again making Long Island home

With the birth of river otter pups at the Long Island Aquarium and possible sightings of otters at Marion Pond in East Marion, interest in river otters on the East End...

04.29.2025 News

State bills seek to override local zoning control

Twin bills, one in the New York State assembly and one in the state senate, seek to limit the ways local governments can restrict zoning in their jurisdictions. The...

A red brick building on a busy street at the heart of Patchogue.

04.28.2025 News

Riverhead CAP offers free locking bags for cannabis storage

With the opening of two dispensaries in Riverhead, including the largest cannabis store in the state, marijuana products have become more accessible than ever. This ease of access requires...

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