Atlantis Holdings was granted an exemption Monday on sales tax resulting from two projects it plans at the Long Island Aquarium and Hyatt Place hotel. READ
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Charlie Lincoln stood between his parents as they each grasped the giant, gold scissors. Together, they cut the pink ribbon tied across the entrance to Claire’s Corner to mark the official opening of the new toddler section at the Mattituck-Laurel Library. READ
A new traffic signal is a possibility for East Main Street at Ostrander Avenue as a proposed restaurant and five-story hotel is considered on the northwest corner of the intersection, according to an attorney for the developer of the project. READ
A Florida man was arrested early Saturday morning at Hyatt Place East End after he cut two police officers with a reciprocating saw blade and refused to leave the hotel’s lobby, Riverhead Town police said. (more…)
Studying the items up for auction. (Credit: Katharine Schroeder)
East End Arts held its Spring Gala Saturday evening at the Sea Star Ballroom in Riverhead. The event honored longtime patrons and Advisory Council members Içim and Mark Miller of Miller Environmental Group. (more…)
RACHEL YOUNG PHOTO | Hyatt staffers Kristen Smith and Rachel Dakin stop for a photo while collecting garbage and debris along Main Street Monday.
Hyatt Place East End & Resort employees were on hand Monday to pick up litter in downtown Riverhead for the Main Street hotel’s first “Main Street Clean-Up Day.”
“’Hospitality at its best’ is the hotel’s mission statement,” said Rachel Dakin, a corporate sales manager. “We wanted to apply it to Main Street, where we’re located.”
A team of 14 staffers put on gloves and broke up into smaller groups that fanned out across downtown, picking up trash including cigarette butts, broken umbrellas, empty soda bottles and even dirty diapers.
“You name it, it’s there,” said JoAnn Ciccarello, Hyatt Place’s executive director of housekeeping. “I think it’s great that we’re out here cleaning up because it’s a mess.”
Cleanup efforts were organized by the hotel’s “continuous improvement team,” which general manager Steven Shauger said meets every other week to increase guest and associate satisfaction.
“With the Hyatt being part of downtown, we wanted to keep our focus local,” Mr. Shauger said.
Katerina Shevtsova, assistant general manager, believes cleaning up downtown Riverhead is one way to entice new businesses to set up shop in the area, which has been undergoing revitalization for the past few years.
“Our guests ask [about] boutiques and if they can do anything within walking distance,” Ms. Shevtsova said. “We’re hoping more and more stores will be coming into town.”
Atlantis Banquets and Events held its grand opening and first bridal showcase at the Hyatt Place East End in downtown Riverhead Thursday.
The evening began with a welcome and greeting in the Sea Star Grand Ballroom on the second floor and hors d’oevres samplings. Then there were food samplings and a fashion show courtesy of Eva boutique of Sayville.
There were also musical performances by Absolute Entertainment and GEO Events and dessert samplings. In addition, there was music by Jack Morelli Music, Fusion DL, Spanish guitar by Vito Genna and background music by EJ the DJ.
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BARBARAELLEN KOCH PHOTO | The Atlantis Banquet Conference and Bridal Grand Opening Showcase at the Hyatt Place East End in Riverhead.