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03.19.2020 Community

Churches transition to online-only services

Churches of all denominations across the North Fork have transitioned to online-only service as the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Suffolk County continues to climb. The Catholic Diocese...

03.11.2020 Community

At 4 years old, she’s a 5-star chef in the making

Who’s to say a child can’t cook a five-star meal? Stephanie Zoufaly may be one of the youngest newcomers in the culinary scene: At age 4, she’s already capable...

03.05.2020 Community

‘Wolf Hall’ takes the stage in Mattituck

“Wolf Hall,” the stage adaptation of Hilary Mantel’s historical novel of the same name, will open Friday, March 6, at North Fork Community Theatre in Mattituck. Performances will continue...

03.02.2020 Community

Riverhead senior to restore broken headstones at historic cemetery

A 17-year-old Eagle Scout from Riverhead is proposing to restore two broken headstones in a small but historic cemetery at the Enterprise Park at Calverton. Corey Allen, a Riverhead...

02.23.2020 Community

Old ‘Riverhead News’ sign found in office’s ceiling

When Riverhead architect Martin Sendlewski began doing some work on his Roanoke Avenue office earlier this year, he came across something he wasn’t expecting. “We demolished one of the...

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02.22.2020 Community

Alive on 25 dates for 2020 trimmed in half; Oktoberfest could be coming

The Riverhead Business Improvement District is cutting the number of Alive on 25 events this summer from four to two. But on the other hand, it’s also considering having...

02.15.2020 Community

Riverhead Free Library hosting exhibit showcasing local African American artists for Black History Month

To celebrate Black History Month, Riverhead Free Library is hosting an exhibit in partnership with The African American Educational and Cultural Festival Inc. to showcase the history of local...

02.14.2020 News

Dawn Thomas to lead Jamesport St. Patrick’s Day parade in March

The East End Emerald Society is breaking new ground with this year’s St. Patrick’s Day parade in Jamesport. For the first time in its seven-year history, the parade’s grand...

02.04.2020 Libraries

After 34 years at Riverhead library, Liz Stokes retires

Elizabeth Stokes was hired at Riverhead Free Library in December 1985, intending to stay for just a few years in a part-time position. Instead, after 34 years as the...

01.20.2020 Community

‘With MLK in mind — stay informed, stay active, and call out injustice when you see it’

The East End Voter Coalition held its 19th annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. event Sunday at the Riverhead Free Library. Leslie Anderson of Riverhead, the deputy bureau...

01.14.2020 Community

Making her pageant debut, Wading River teen to compete for Miss New York 2020

Rachael Grieco is a newcomer to the world of pageants. But that hasn’t stopped the Wading River teen from vying to become Miss New York 2020. Ms. Grieco, 18,...

01.12.2020 Community

Airmen in 106th Rescue Wing receive care packages from St. David’s School students

Airmen in the 106th Rescue Wing will have some extra care items for their upcoming deployment overseas thanks to children at St. David’s School in Riverhead. The students recently...

01.06.2020 Community

Community Leaders of the Year: The McMorris Family

“Determination.” “Poise.” “Courage.” “Grace.” These are some of the adjectives Suffolk County District Attorney Timothy Sini used to describe the McMorris family last month after jurors convicted the Holbrook...

12.26.2019 Community

A look back at all 52 News-Review covers from 2019

As we usher in the new year, we present the front page of every News-Review issue from 2019.

12.21.2019 Community

See photos from Riverhead’s 20th annual holiday parade and bonfire

The wait was worth it. After Riverhead’s 20th annual holiday parade and bonfire was canceled last week due to poor weather, the festivities kicked off Saturday afternoon down Main...

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