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08.08.2020 Government

‘TrumpStock’ makes its way across Peconic Bay, drawing a crowd of supporters and detractors in Montauk

About 40 boats turned out in the Peconic Bay Friday for a fundraising parade promoted by the president’s eldest son, who also made an appearance at the event. “TrumpStock”...

08.06.2020 Government

Frustration grows as PSEG moves timeline for power restoration to Saturday

Lisa Longboat could see the ground moving over the roots of a locust tree in the front yard of her Wading River home Tuesday. Then, moments later, a strong...

08.06.2020 COVID-19

Bellone once again calls for Congress to provide disaster relief to local governments in coronavirus package

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone issued another “urgent plea” on Thursday for Congress to provide federal disaster relief to counties as they deal with the ramifications of the COVID-19...

08.06.2020 COVID-19

State lawmakers grill health commissioner on handling of nursing homes

State lawmakers questioned state health commissioner Howard Zucker, M.D., Monday about a number of issues related to residential health care fatalities amid the COVID-19 pandemic during the first of...

08.05.2020 Government

Detection of contaminants means Calverton Sewer District upgrades to cost $300K more than expected

Riverhead Town’s plans to upgrade its antiquated Calverton Sewer District will cost a little more than originally expected. Officials have discovered the presence of PFAS and PFOA in the...

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08.05.2020 Government

Thousands remain without power as tropical storm cleanup begins in Riverhead

A quick-moving storm left a trail of debris Tuesday as downed trees and power lines clogged roadways and caused thousands of North Fork residents to lose power. The massive...

08.05.2020 Government

Town Board unanimously approves purchase of three downtown buildings

The Riverhead Town Board voted unanimously on Tuesday voted to purchase three buildings on East Main Street in downtown for $5.5 million. The purchases are part of an overall...

07.31.2020 Government

Changes to proposed Island Water Park at EPCAL to trigger new review of project

A project nearly two decades in the making at the Enterprise Park at Calverton will require a new slate of reviews before it can ever become reality. The Riverhead...

07.29.2020 Government

More than a decade later, Riverhead Town will take ownership of EPCAL roads

As Riverhead Town prepares to expand its highway system, Highway Superintendent George “Gio” Woodson said his department doesn’t have adequate staffing to take on additional roads. The roads to...

07.28.2020 Government

Jens-Smith unveils ‘Common Sense New York’ platform in bid for State Assembly

Former Riverhead Supervisor Laura Jens-Smith unveiled her “Common Sense New York” platform Monday in her bid to win a state Assembly seat. And when it was over, she blasted...

07.24.2020 Government

Town square proposal receives positive feedback at public hearing, although Manorville residents raise concerns

Riverhead Town’s plans to acquire three downtown buildings as part of its town square proposal received support from most speakers at a public hearing Tuesday, but Manorville residents are...

07.22.2020 Government

Section of bike path to remain closed for two weeks

A section of Riverhead Town’s popular walking trail and bike path at the Enterprise Park at Calverton will remain closed to the public through Aug. 3 while maintenance work...

07.20.2020 COVID-19

Bellone at odds with environmentalists over measure to plug budget gap

Environmental groups in Suffolk County are critical of County Executive Steve Bellone’s proposal to ask voters in November whether to use money set aside for environmental protection programs to...

07.17.2020 Government

120-foot cell tower proposed on Fresh Pond Avenue in Calverton

A 120-foot cellular tower is proposed for a one-acre parcel on Fresh Pond Avenue in Calverton and the applicant says it will replace two existing towers on that same...

07.14.2020 Government

IDA tax breaks sought for four-story apartment building planned at former Subway site

A proposed apartment building on 331 East Main Street is seeking tax abatements from the Riverhead Industrial Development Agency. The four-story building is being developed by G2D Group of...

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‘TrumpStock’ makes its way across Peconic Bay, drawing a crowd of supporters and detractors in Montauk

Frustration grows as PSEG moves timeline for power restoration to Saturday

Bellone once again calls for Congress to provide disaster relief to local governments in coronavirus package

State lawmakers grill health commissioner on handling of nursing homes

Detection of contaminants means Calverton Sewer District upgrades to cost $300K more than expected

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Thousands remain without power as tropical storm cleanup begins in Riverhead

Town Board unanimously approves purchase of three downtown buildings

Changes to proposed Island Water Park at EPCAL to trigger new review of project

More than a decade later, Riverhead Town will take ownership of EPCAL roads

Jens-Smith unveils ‘Common Sense New York’ platform in bid for State Assembly

Town square proposal receives positive feedback at public hearing, although Manorville residents raise concerns

Section of bike path to remain closed for two weeks

Bellone at odds with environmentalists over measure to plug budget gap

120-foot cell tower proposed on Fresh Pond Avenue in Calverton

IDA tax breaks sought for four-story apartment building planned at former Subway site

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