Commercial fisherman in New York are in the midst of a fluke fishing closure that will run until the end of the month.
The closure began Sunday, and when it reopens Aug. 1, fishermen will be limited to a daily limit of 50 pounds of fluke. READ
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A 23-year-old Riverhead man was arrested on a felony burglary charge, according to Riverhead Town Police. READ
When Kyle Soper of Manorville awoke Saturday morning, he knew he’d be racing a Late Model later in the evening at Riverhead Raceway. When Jack Orlando of Calverton awoke Saturday morning, he knew due to a high fever and double ear ache he could not compete in his Crate Modified. Contact between the two parties was made and the rest, as they say, is history. READ
An adult day care center is slated to open in Riverhead within the next couple of weeks. READ
The $4.6 million roundabout under construction at the Riverside traffic circle is on schedule and is expected to be done by November or December, according to Bill Hillman, chief engineer for the Suffolk County Department of Public Works. READ
Riverhead Town Police arrested Melanie King, 37, of Mastic Beach on a felony grand larceny charge stemming from an incident that occurred at Target on April 4, 2018, police said. READ
Two Riverhead men are facing multiple felony charges in relation to stealing credit cards.
Riverhead Town Police arrested Richard Johannes, 22, and Gino Florian, 18, in connection to a June 20 burglary at a home on 5th Street. Police said the pair stole credit cards along with other items and the credit cards were later used at several Riverhead businesses. READ
A passenger in a vehicle stopped in Riverside on Wednesday, June 27, was arrested for drug possession, according to state police.
During the stop, Gerald Nagengast was found to be in possession of a hypodermic needle and heroin, police said. He was charged with possession of a hypodermic needle and seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, police said. READ
