08.20.2025 Business Crescent Duck Farm incubates first eggs laid onsite since outbreak Crescent Duck Farm took another step towards rebuilding this week as the first full clutch of new eggs went into the incubator on Monday, Aug. 18. “We are on...
08.14.2025 Business Board gives go-ahead to Planet Nugg dispensary site plan The site plan for Planet Nugg has been approved by the planning board for Riverhead Town as part of the application process for their new dispensary at 720 Main...
08.11.2025 Community Star Confectionery is more than a place to eat, it’s a tradition It’s no secret now that Star Confectionery, a popular downtown Riverhead restaurant, will close its doors for the final time on Wednesday, Aug. 27, after more than a century...
08.06.2025 News Board votes yes to cannabis moratorium public hearing On Tuesday, Aug. 5, the Riverhead Town Board voted unanimously to hold a public hearing to discuss a one year moratorium on new cannabis businesses. The Town Board brought...
07.29.2025 News Star Confectionery to close after a century on E. Main St. Star Confectionery, a popular restaurant in downtown Riverhead, will close its doors for the final time Wednesday, Aug. 27, after more than a century in the town. The eatery,...
07.24.2025 News J. Petrocelli makes its case for Town Square master developer J. Petrocelli Development Associates gave a presentation Tuesday evening before the Riverhead Town Board and community members demonstrating why it believes the company is the qualified and eligible sponsor...
07.12.2025 Business Riverhead gets a Ben & Jerry’s — just in time for summer On July 10, Angela and Steven Siliato opened the doors to Ben & Jerry’s Riverhead (87 East Main St., Riverhead) where they’ll be serving up scoops for the foreseeable...
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...
06.25.2025 Business Make room mocktails, Devolve brews local non-alc craft beer The North Fork’s first non-alcoholic beer brand, Devolve, releases its flagship IPA this weekend. Brewed by übergeek Brewing Company, the 12-ounce cans will be available in its Riverhead tasting...
06.19.2025 Business New owners, new brews at Jamesport Farm Brewery Jamesport Farm Brewery opened under new ownership this season, with brothers Kirk and Joe Weiss and Nick Giuffre, the team behind Long Island Farm Brewery at Waterdrinker Family Farms,...
06.16.2025 News Riverhead Rotary gets ‘Uncorked’ Mini lobster rolls, BBQ wings, pasta, Indian and Jamaican food accompanied by local wines, champagne and crafted brews. All were on the tasting menu, as 300 people attended the...
06.13.2025 Business Hampton Gyro brings fast gyros and burgers to Riverhead Hampton Gyro has a new branch in Riverhead in the shopping center on the Route 58 traffic circle. The stylish, sparkling clean restaurant opened its doors in March and offers “fast...
06.04.2025 Business Hilton’s Garden Inn in Riverhead reopens with new intentions The reopening of the Hilton Garden Inn Riverhead after a six-month, multi-million-dollar renovation brings a much-needed cosmetic facelift to the 17-year-old hotel at the juncture of the North and...
04.24.2025 Food and Drink In a twist: April 26 is national pretzel day! From its humble 7th century beginnings as a snack during lent, the pretzel has become a ubiquitous offering all over America. Pretzels can be found in home pantries, gas stations...
04.18.2025 News Town officials approve probe into finances of Riverhead BIDMA Riverhead officials are at odds with the management association of the town’s business improvement district (BIDMA). The Town Board approved two resolutions last week to authorize retainer agreements with...
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