07.10.2025 Community Photos: 2025 Jamesport Civic Association Fourth of July ceremony The Greater Jamesport Civic Association carried on with its annual Independence Day Commemoration on July 4 at the Honor Garden and Gazebo, with plenty of sunshine to celebrate America’s 249th...
07.10.2025 Government Riverhead Town prohibits parking on Youngs Avenue in Calverton After hearing residents’ concerns, the Riverhead Town Board voted last week to prohibit parking along both sides of Youngs Avenue in Calverton to remediate dangerous conditions caused by idling...
07.10.2025 News Riverhead Rotary awards more than $105k in scholarships The Rotary Club of Riverhead awarded a total of $105,500 in college scholarships to 15 students at their annual Scholarship Luncheon Wednesday, July 9, at the Hyatt’s Sea Star...
07.10.2025 Environment Cause of Crown Recycling fire deemed ‘undetermined’ The coordinated investigation between the Riverhead fire marshal’s office and the Suffolk County Arson Squad has been completed, and the cause of the June 4 Crown Recycling Facility fire...
07.09.2025 Featured Story Big Bee installed to fight litter The buzz around town is that a new litter-critter has come to Riverhead. Right in line with the pollinator-positive area – thanks to the River and Roots community garden, among other...
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...
07.08.2025 Featured Story Motocross on track for Riverhead It’s in the initial stages, but a motocross track might be coming to Riverhead. A Calverton company, 10th Street Motocross, is proposing the 15-acre project at 2822 River Road,...
07.08.2025 News A sustainable landscape for your little piece of paradise There is a renaissance in gardening going on, and for those of us who have been digging, spraying and pruning for years, it’s an exhilarating time. The new way...
07.07.2025 Community Finding a friend who loves to help overcome challenges If you doubt the old adage about dogs being man’s best friend, just ask Cooper Wagoner. Fifteen-year-old Cooper’s new best buddy is Frisco, a three-year-old golden retriever/labrador mix specially...
07.05.2025 News Letters to the Editor: Acts of kindness Southold Acts of kindness There are so many negative letters that I thought I would share something nice. I was recently having dinner with a friend at the North...
07.05.2025 Police Blotter: Three arrested for alleged petit larceny Riverhead police made the following arrests during the week of June 22-28: Those who are named in police reports have not been convicted of any crime or violation. The...
07.03.2025 News County law enforcement educates community on hate crimes What is the difference between a hate crime and a hate incident, and how does one report it? These were the questions answered at Butterfly Effect Project‘s recent public...
07.01.2025 Environment Wildlife passageways benefit multiple species All across Long Island, efforts are underway to help wildlife move more freely through their habitat amid human disruptions of it. Fragmentation of open space due to development means...
07.01.2025 News Design plans revealed for streetscapes portion of Town Square project As the groundbreaking for the highly anticipated Riverhead Town Square project inches closer, those working closely on the downtown revitalization effort recently gave an update on plans to create...
06.30.2025 News It’s ‘beyond botany’ for Margery Daughtrey for 50 years Is your laurel a lost cause? Rhododendron rickety? Beach plums pooped? Margery Daughtrey and her true passion for plant pathology might have the resolutions. The Crozet, Virginia-raised ornamental horticulture...