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03.13.2026 People of the Year

2025 People of the Year awards ceremony: in their words

The Riverhead News-Review’s 2025 People of the Year were honored at a ceremony Wednesday evening at the Riverhead Fire Department. Surrounded by friends and family, the honorees expressed heartfelt appreciation and...

01.08.2026 People of the Year

2025 Educator of the Year: Gary Karlson

Principal Gary Karlson may be only a few months into his tenure at Riley Avenue Elementary School, but his roots in the Riverhead Central School District run deep. He...

11.25.2025 Education

Principal Gary Karlson settles in at Riley Avenue

When Gary Karlson was little, his aspirations were to be to become a Navy pilot and a catcher for the New York Mets. Although he did not achieve his...

11.11.2025 News

Riley Avenue Elementary hosts first Veterans Appreciation Walk

Flags and banners decorated the halls at Riley Avenue Elementary as students and veterans gathered for the school’s first Veterans Appreciation Walk on Monday. Each banner featured the name,...

03.06.2025 Featured Story

100 days of kindergarten at Roanoke Avenue Elementary

Roanoke Avenue Elementary School recently celebrated a significant milestone with their kindergartners. The students commemorated their first 100 days at Roanoke through creative projects centered around the number 100. ...

04.18.2023 Education

Aquebogue Elementary School science fair features new “Junior Scientists” club

Gummy bears that grow, Peeps that melt and a “better battery battle” were among the award-winning science projects at the 2023 science fair at Aquebogue Elementary School. This year’s...