06.12.2026 Weather Scorching heat sparks air quality advisory across region Hot enough for you? Memories of the brutal cold that gripped the region this winter melted away this week — with the scorching heat helping to trigger an air...
04.24.2026 News Riverhead weighs lifting restrictions on Scott’s Pointe as DEC oversight ends A Calverton water park is pushing to install a zip line, allow battery-powered boats on its man-made lake and add drifting events — but Riverhead officials face a key...
03.16.2026 News Burn ban begins Monday as wildfire risk rises In preparation for warmer temperatures and a higher risk of wildfires, an annual statewide burn ban will begin on Monday and run through May 14. The spring ban prohibits...
10.03.2025 News Riverhead follows statewide burn ban until Oct. 15 New York State issued a temporary two-week burn ban on Oct. 2 in response to ongoing dry weather conditions that heighten the risk of potential wildfires in the region....
07.10.2025 Environment Cause of Crown Recycling fire deemed ‘undetermined’ The coordinated investigation between the Riverhead fire marshal’s office and the Suffolk County Arson Squad has been completed, and the cause of the June 4 Crown Recycling Facility fire...
06.23.2025 News Riverhead Town Board green lights Scott’s Pointe Scott’s Pointe received the final stamp of approval from the Riverhead Town Board last week for its amended site plan to legalize its already-built go kart track and pickleball...
06.12.2025 News Investigation continues on the Crown Recycling Facility fire It has been a week since a fire erupted at Crown Recycling Facility in Calverton, and as the Suffolk County Arson Squad’s investigation into its cause continues, questions remain...
06.03.2025 News Scott’s Pointe must address outstanding DEC violations The Riverhead Town Board granted preliminary approval with a 4-1 vote for the amended Scott’s Pointe site plan application on May 21, with additional conditions. The water park operator...
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