Angela Colangelo, Author at Riverhead News Review

04.17.2026 Environment

Events Roundup: Celebrating Earth Day on the North Fork

Earth Day is observed on Wednesday, April 22, this year, and the North Fork is celebrating, cleaning up and advocating for nature. Be part of the preservation fun with...

03.13.2026 People of the Year

2025 People of the Year awards ceremony: in their words

The Riverhead News-Review’s 2025 People of the Year were honored at a ceremony Wednesday evening at the Riverhead Fire Department. Surrounded by friends and family, the honorees expressed heartfelt appreciation and...

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 director Tuesday. Ms. Martin plans to use her background in marketing and community-focused strategy to...

02.18.2026 Environment

Bird flu suspected in Peconic Bay waterfowl deaths

Surviving February is tough for wildlife, even in mild winters. This year, however, experts say the lasting snow cover is leading to food scarcity among North Fork waterfowl flocks,...

01.06.2026 Year in Review 2025

Year in Review: New businesses open their doors in town — and some favorites shut theirs for good

Business was bustling in Riverhead during 2025, based on the number of new shops and restaurants that opened in and around town. Sadly, there were also a few casualties,...

01.03.2026 Year in Review 2025

Year in Review: Riverhead institutions mark major milestones

In numerology, the year 2025 is considered a “9” or a “universal year” representing completions and conclusions of cycles, but several Riverhead institutions bucked that nonsense this year, hitting...

01.03.2026 Featured Story

Year in Review: Top news from the schools

Riverhead schools didn’t see the same administrator drama of last year, and with order in place at the top, students and staff were able to focus on education. The...

01.02.2026 Year in Review 2025

Year in Review: East End athletes dominate the wrestling mat

After years of girls competing in boys wrestling at the varsity level, Section XI unveiled a new, fully sanctioned girls wrestling league this year with five separate teams. Each one included...

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