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07.31.2021 News

Blotters: Riverside man charged with assault after hitting someone with wrench

Southampton police arrested Ruben Estrada, 43, of Riverside in his hometown last Tuesday for second-degree assault. According to a police report, Mr. Estrada injured someone by hitting them with...

07.30.2021 Government

Town officials pitch case to state representatives for demolishing two buildings for Town Square

Riverhead Town officials made their case before three representatives of the New York State Historic Preservation Office last Wednesday as to why two buildings in downtown Riverhead should be...

07.29.2021 News

Alive on 25 canceled due to inclement weather

For the second time this summer, Alive on 25 in downtown Riverhead has been canceled due to inclement weather in the forecast. Supervisor Yvette Aguiar announced the cancellation during...

07.29.2021 News

Cops: Pedestrian fatally struck at Riverside traffic circle

A pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle at the Riverside traffic circle Thursday night, according to Southampton Town police. The victim was transported to Peconic Bay Medical Center...

07.29.2021 Government

Security cameras now set for installation at Grangebel Park, officials say

Security cameras should be installed in Grangebel by Friday, July 30, according to deputy Riverhead Town attorney Dan McCormick, who met with officials from Optimum last week regarding the...

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07.28.2021 COVID-19

Governor says local governments should ‘seriously consider CDC guidelines’

As the Delta variant fuels a rise in COVID-19 cases, New York is tightening restrictions for state employees. Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Wednesday that all state workers will need...

07.28.2021 Government

Additional public input sought on Town Square during Zoom meeting Aug. 5

Riverhead Town will be seeking additional public input into the development of its Town Square on Thursday, Aug. 5, from 6 to 7:30 pm. That’s when a virtual Zoom...

07.27.2021 COVID-19

CDC revises policy to recommend vaccinated people wear masks in certain indoor settings, including schools

Vaccinated people should resume wearing masks in public, indoor settings — including schools — to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, according to an updated interim guidance announced Tuesday...

07.27.2021 News

Cops: Woman arrested under Leandra’s Law after motorists assist in shutting off her vehicle

A Greenlawn woman was arrested under Leandra’s Law after she was allegedly driving while intoxicated with a 10-year-old child in the car Monday, according to Riverhead Town police. The...

07.26.2021 Government

Riverhead Town’s bond rating increases for first time since 2008

Riverhead Town’s bond rating has been increased by Moody’s Investor Service from an Aa3 rating to a Aa2 rating, which is the third highest rating Moody’s gives, behind Aaa...

07.26.2021 News

Traffic Alert: Electrical issue causes delays on Route 58

Riverhead Fire Department volunteers were directing traffic on Route 58 Monday evening as an electrical issue caused traffic lights along the busy corridor to stop working. As of around...

07.26.2021 COVID-19

Governor announces new initiative to reach vaccine hesitant residents in local communities

As COVID-19 cases in New York continue to trend upward amid a flattening vaccination rate, Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday announced a new initiative to reach nearly 3.5 million...

07.26.2021 Agriculture

New garden center set to open in Aquebogue this fall

Gardenworx Farm and Garden will open full-time in Aquebogue this fall. The family-owned company is moving into the greenhouse and fields formerly occupied by Long Season Farms, which closed...

07.25.2021 Government

Rally held Sunday in support of roadside signs on Flanders Road

About 40 people showed their support Sunday for a Flanders family that has had a sign opposing impaired driving on their lawn for seven years, and is now being...

07.24.2021 Business

Riverhead Business Improvement District Management Association seeks downtown home

The Riverhead Business Improvement District Management Association has been responsible for brining some of the most popular events to downtown Riverhead over the years, including Alive on 25, the...

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