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03.18.2022 Business

Should alcoholic to-go drinks from restaurants become permanent?

A pandemic-era measure that helped keep a struggling hospitality industry afloat may become permanent under a policy proposal from Gov. Kathy Hochul. Ms. Hochul highlighted her State of the...

12.18.2021 Business

Chick-fil-A, Dunkin’ planned for development at Mill Road, Route 58

A Chick-fil-A restaurant could soon be coming to Riverhead. The fast food restaurant known for its chicken sandwiches is now included as part of Long Island Cauliflower Association’s proposed...

04.28.2021 COVID-19

Restaurant curfews, food-with-alcohol rule coming to an end

Going out for drinks? Soon, New Yorkers will no longer be required to order food with alcohol purchases while dining out. Lawmakers voted Wednesday to repeal the mandate, which...

06.04.2020 Business

Riverhead restaurants begin to submit applications for outdoor dining

Riverhead Town had already received six applications from restaurants seeking to add outdoor seating when the state allows starting next week. Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Wednesday that outdoor dining...

06.03.2020 Business

Fees to be waived for restaurants seeking outdoor dining permits

The Riverhead Town Board voted unanimously Tuesday to authorize its Building and Planning Administrator to waive fees for outdoor dining permits for restaurants. Riverhead Town has also began accepting...

03.19.2020 Business

Giglio says town should waive sign and banner permits so restaurants can advertise takeout

Riverhead Councilwoman Jodi Giglio is seeking executive order from Supervisor Yvette Aguiar to allow the town to temporarily waive sign and banner permits and fees for local restaurants advertising...