09.05.2025 News County Legislature votes ‘yes’ on ‘working waterfront’ bill The Suffolk County Legislature voted Sep. 3 on a new bill that would protect working waterfront properties. The Introductory Resolution 1520, which is in concert with the county’s $9.5...
09.02.2025 Food and Drink North Fork foodie tour: faces and flavors It’s not every day that there’s an opportunity to hop around some of the top food and drink producers on the North Fork. Fill up on fun and meet...
08.31.2025 Featured Story The North Fork’s best shops for a cold, tasty treat It’s summer, and if you’re in the mood for something cool and sweet you’re in luck — the North Fork has a plethora of places to pull over for...
08.29.2025 Business Craft’D announces closure as Town Square project moves ahead Craft’D cocktail bar is saying goodbye to 127 East Main St. as Riverhead Town goes forward with the acquisition of the eatery for its Town Square development. Supreme Court...
08.29.2025 Business Shelter Island restaurateurs seek to purchase historic Jamesport eatery North Fork chefs Adam Kopels and Elizabeth Ronzetti are looking to purchase and repurpose the vacant, highly contentious Dimon Estate property in Jamesport into a brand new, fine-dining restaurant....
08.20.2025 Business Crescent Duck Farm incubates first eggs laid onsite since outbreak Crescent Duck Farm took another step towards rebuilding this week as the first full clutch of new eggs went into the incubator on Monday, Aug. 18. “We are on...
08.14.2025 Business Board gives go-ahead to Planet Nugg dispensary site plan The site plan for Planet Nugg has been approved by the planning board for Riverhead Town as part of the application process for their new dispensary at 720 Main...
08.11.2025 Community Star Confectionery is more than a place to eat, it’s a tradition It’s no secret now that Star Confectionery, a popular downtown Riverhead restaurant, will close its doors for the final time on Wednesday, Aug. 27, after more than a century...
08.06.2025 News Board votes yes to cannabis moratorium public hearing On Tuesday, Aug. 5, the Riverhead Town Board voted unanimously to hold a public hearing to discuss a one year moratorium on new cannabis businesses. The Town Board brought...
07.29.2025 News Star Confectionery to close after a century on E. Main St. Star Confectionery, a popular restaurant in downtown Riverhead, will close its doors for the final time Wednesday, Aug. 27, after more than a century in the town. The eatery,...
07.24.2025 News J. Petrocelli makes its case for Town Square master developer J. Petrocelli Development Associates gave a presentation Tuesday evening before the Riverhead Town Board and community members demonstrating why it believes the company is the qualified and eligible sponsor...
07.12.2025 Business Riverhead gets a Ben & Jerry’s — just in time for summer On July 10, Angela and Steven Siliato opened the doors to Ben & Jerry’s Riverhead (87 East Main St., Riverhead) where they’ll be serving up scoops for the foreseeable...
07.09.2025 Featured Story Riverhead cannabis dispensary zoning preempted by New York State The Office of Cannabis Management handed down new guidance June 27 that directly affects zoning regulations for dispensaries and other cannabis businesses in the Town of Riverhead. The guidance...
06.25.2025 Business Make room mocktails, Devolve brews local non-alc craft beer The North Fork’s first non-alcoholic beer brand, Devolve, releases its flagship IPA this weekend. Brewed by übergeek Brewing Company, the 12-ounce cans will be available in its Riverhead tasting...
06.19.2025 Business New owners, new brews at Jamesport Farm Brewery Jamesport Farm Brewery opened under new ownership this season, with brothers Kirk and Joe Weiss and Nick Giuffre, the team behind Long Island Farm Brewery at Waterdrinker Family Farms,...