09.04.2025 Government Town approves Community Benefit Zoning Use District code change Riverhead Town officials adopted changes to its Community Benefit Zoning Use District code on Wednesday, which inches the Riverhead First Baptist Church closer to finally bringing its decades-long affordable...
09.03.2025 Environment Check your trees: laurel wilt confirmed on Long Island Cornell University is hosting an information session on Sept. 10 about laurel wilt, a fungal disease spread by the invasive redbay ambrosia beetle. The public is encouraged to attend and learn...
09.02.2025 Food and Drink North Fork foodie tour: faces and flavors It’s not every day that there’s an opportunity to hop around some of the top food and drink producers on the North Fork. Fill up on fun and meet...
09.01.2025 Outdoors Riverhead snapper tournament reels in the youngsters The 27th annual snapper tournament returns to the Peconic Riverfront Saturday, Sept. 13, with fishing from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be a youth division for ages 15...
08.31.2025 Featured Story The North Fork’s best shops for a cold, tasty treat It’s summer, and if you’re in the mood for something cool and sweet you’re in luck — the North Fork has a plethora of places to pull over for...
08.31.2025 Police Blotter: Seven arrested on outstanding warrants Riverhead police made 21 arrests during the period from Aug. 17 to Aug. 23, including the following. Those who are named in police reports have not been convicted of...
08.29.2025 Business Craft’D announces closure as Town Square project moves ahead Craft’D cocktail bar is saying goodbye to 127 East Main St. as Riverhead Town goes forward with the acquisition of the eatery for its Town Square development. Supreme Court...
08.29.2025 Business Shelter Island restaurateurs seek to purchase historic Jamesport eatery North Fork chefs Adam Kopels and Elizabeth Ronzetti are looking to purchase and repurpose the vacant, highly contentious Dimon Estate property in Jamesport into a brand new, fine-dining restaurant....
08.28.2025 News UPDATE: Sound Avenue accident causes death of Mattituck woman In a 7 p.m. statement Thursday, the Riverhead Police Department reported that a motor vehicle accident resulted in the death of a Mattituck woman. The accident tied up traffic...
08.28.2025 Education Community advisory committee formed by Riverhead school board Effective in October, the Riverhead Central School District board of education will create its new Community Involvement and Language Access Advisory Committee to bridge gaps in communication. The committee...
08.27.2025 News Alleged assault at EPCAL racetrack under investigation A reported assault that occurred during a “Race Track Not Street” drag race event on Saturday, Aug. 23, is under investigation by the Riverhead Police Detective Division. The alleged...
08.27.2025 Health Riverhead student organizes fourth blood drive Eric Gabrielsen Jr., a student at Riverhead High School, is organizing a blood donation event for the fourth time — this time on Saturday, Aug. 30, from 10 a.m....
08.27.2025 Environment Environmental concerns raised over proposed motocross track in Calverton Due to the possibility of sand excavation for noise mitigation and other significant land impacts, Riverhead Town may require an extensive environmental review of the motocross track project proposal...
08.26.2025 Community Keep summer vibes going at the Northforker Wine & Food Classic! There are certain can’t-miss-’em things you have to indulge in each and every summer on the North Fork. Sweet corn; long, sunny days on the Sound — and our...
08.26.2025 Education Back to school: Leonard family gets son kindergarten ready As the summer begins to wind down and the slight chill of fall hits the air, so do the wheels of many shopping carts at area retail stores as...
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