Brendan Carpenter, Author at Riverhead News Review

11.04.2026 Election 2026

Halpin defeats Rothwell, secures two-year term as Riverhead Town Supervisor

Riverhead has spoken. It wants two more years of Jerry Halpin. Mr. Halpin, an independent running on the Democratic and Taxpayers First lines, declared victory over Republican rival Ken...

11.03.2026 News

LIVEBLOG: Halpin declares victory over Rothwell, LaLota nips Gallant amid blue tsunami

12:15 a.m.: Democrat Chris Gallant declined to concede early Wednesday after Republican Rep. Nick LaLota declared victory in the 1st Congressional District race. “At this time, there are still...

11.03.2026 Election 2026

Election Day 2026: Riverhead voters cast their ballots as 9 p.m. deadline looms

Riverhead voters headed to the polls Tuesday to choose their next town supervisor and representatives in Albany and Washington, with voting continuing until 9 p.m. Supervisor Jerry Halpin is...

11.03.2026 Election 2026

Get out and vote; Election Day polls close at 9 p.m.

Cast those ballots; Election Day is here. Voters must use their assigned Election Day polling place, which may differ from their early voting location. Check your registration and polling...

10.29.2026 News

Riverhead’s Northville Commons gets $3.67M for affordable housing

An 80-unit affordable housing development planned for Riverhead will get a $3.67 million infusion of state funding, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Tuesday. Georgica Green Ventures’ Northville Commons plan received the award through...

10.28.2026 News

Wading River duck ponds get $850K boost toward restoration

A pair of deteriorating Wading River duck ponds will get an $850,000 infusion from Brookhaven Town, local officials announced Tuesday. The joint project calls for dredging accumulated sediment, replacing failing...

10.26.2026 News

SWR middle schoolers learn lessons of hope, resilience from Holocaust survivor

History books can tell the story of the Holocaust, but few lessons are as powerful as hearing it from someone who lived through it. Albert G. Prodell Middle School...

10.23.2026 News

Riverhead peace pole honors longtime Rotary member Mary Ellwood

The Riverhead Rotary Club dedicated its seven-foot peace pole Wednesday in memory of Mary Ellen Ellwood, a longtime member and past president who died May 7. Installed July 30...

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