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08.27.2026 News

Peconic Bay Medical Center earns national designation for nursing excellence

Green and yellow confetti shot into the air, balloons spelling “Magnet” were flaunted and smiles curled on everyone’s faces as Peconic Bay Medical Center received the highest national honor...

08.27.2026 News

Revised SCWA pipeline route faces criticism from Riverhead residents

Despite its pipeline detour, Riverhead residents remain reluctant to go with the flow of the Suffolk County Water Authority’s rerouting to Main Road — citing concerns with how construction...

08.26.2026 Business

Ravaa’s Bagels Reopens in Wading River

Close to a year after interior damage from a fire forced Ravaa’s Bagels to close, the family-owned Wading River deli reopened Friday to a continuous queue of customers. “It’s super nice...

08.26.2026 News

United Riverhead Terminal to receive over $6M in assessment reductions for seven tax years

Riverhead Town has agreed to reduce United Riverhead Terminal’s property tax assessments by $6.66 million for the tax years 2020-21 through 2026-27, according to last Tuesday’s settlement in Suffolk...

08.25.2026 News

Former Suffolk jail guard sentenced to 18 months for sexually assaulting inmate at Riverhead jail

A former Suffolk County correctional officer was sentenced to 18 months in jail and registered as a sex offender on Tuesday for forcing an inmate to perform oral sex...

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08.25.2026 News

Residents debate potential Roanoke Avenue zoning shake-up

A potential zoning change within the Business PB (BUS PB) Zoning Use District would allow personal services as a...

08.25.2026 News

Riverhead Railroad Festival is full steam ahead for 2026

The 22nd annual Riverhead Railroad Festival is pulling back into town, celebrating the Railroad Museum of Long Island’s 30th...

08.24.2026 Community

Day-long Blues on the River music festival coming to Grangebel Park on Aug. 29

Grove and give back at Grangebel Park this Saturday during the Blues on the River music festival which features...

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08.24.2026 News

Northforker Wine & Food Classic partner spotlight: La Plage

Chef Wayne Wadington has been serving guests for nearly 30 years at La Plage, his beachfront gem of a restaurant on Long Island Sound in Wading River (131 Creek Road, Wading...

08.24.2026 News

History Hunt brings North Fork’s Revolutionary past to life

The sound of camera shutters and the glow of cellphone screens have become familiar sights at Long Island historical places this summer, as visitors explore the region’s past through...

08.23.2026 Police

Blotter: Six nabbed for alleged driving while intoxicated

Riverhead Town police made the following arrests between Aug. 9 and Aug. 15: Those who are named in police reports have not been convicted of any crime or violation....

08.21.2026 News

Riverhead Town Board roundup: Winery owners and farmers criticize private party law

Winery owner Charles Massoud and other representatives of Riverhead’s farming industry took aim at a circulating private parties bill that they believe targets the town’s agricultural businesses and vineyards. ...

08.21.2026 News

Riverhead gets $630K from LaLota for police vehicles and Brownfield remediation project

Rep. Nick LaLota returned to Riverhead Thursday morning to present over half a million dollars in previously approved federal funding to aid in the acquisition of more police vehicles...

08.21.2026 The Arts

Ten abstract artists bring distinct visions to William Ris Gallery

Cohesive abstraction might seem like an oxymoron or competing terms, but they are coming together in a carefully curated art show starting this weekend at William Ris Gallery in...

08.20.2026 News

Latino rights advocates plea with Riverhead Town Board to consider OLA’s law

Immigration enforcement concerns took hold of the Tuesday evening’s Riverhead Town Board meeting as pleas for Riverhead to pass OLA’s Public Safety and Accountability Law reached a peak. All...

08.20.2026 News

Community Calendar of Events: Aug. 20, 2026

All ages Saturday, Aug. 22, 6-10 p.m.: Truck pull at Long Island Antique Power Association, 5950 Sound Ave, 5950 Sound Ave, Riverhead. Family friendly event showcasing which truck can...

08.20.2026 Health

East End town ‘losing the war’ against deer as tick-borne illnesses persist

The North Fork’s exploding deer population prompted Southold Supervisor Al Krupski to agree the town is “losing the war” in its effort to thin the herd — as tick-borne...

08.19.2026 News

Three Riverhead heroes honored for stopping erratic driver at Polish Town Fair

Two quick-thinking Riverhead police officers and a traffic control officer received proclamations Tuesday evening for preventing potential injury and tragedy by stopping an out-of-control driver from barreling through the...

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Peconic Bay Medical Center earns national designation for nursing excellence

Revised SCWA pipeline route faces criticism from Riverhead residents

Ravaa’s Bagels Reopens in Wading River

United Riverhead Terminal to receive over $6M in assessment reductions for seven tax years

Former Suffolk jail guard sentenced to 18 months for sexually assaulting inmate at Riverhead jail

Residents debate potential Roanoke Avenue zoning shake-up

Riverhead Railroad Festival is full steam ahead for 2026

Day-long Blues on the River music festival coming to Grangebel Park on Aug. 29

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Northforker Wine & Food Classic partner spotlight: La Plage

History Hunt brings North Fork’s Revolutionary past to life

Blotter: Six nabbed for alleged driving while intoxicated

Riverhead Town Board roundup: Winery owners and farmers criticize private party law

Riverhead gets $630K from LaLota for police vehicles and Brownfield remediation project

Ten abstract artists bring distinct visions to William Ris Gallery

Latino rights advocates plea with Riverhead Town Board to consider OLA’s law

Community Calendar of Events: Aug. 20, 2026

East End town ‘losing the war’ against deer as tick-borne illnesses persist

Three Riverhead heroes honored for stopping erratic driver at Polish Town Fair

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