All hands on cardboard! The Riverhead Cardboard Boat Race is returning for its 11th year, set to take place along the Peconic Riverfront on Saturday, Aug. 10. READ
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The Riverhead Business Improvement District’s Management Association has replaced its executive director, who left after less than two months on the job. (more…)
The Riverhead Business Improvement District Management Association held its annual election last Wednesday, said goodbye to its vice president and elected a folklorist to replace her. (more…)
The Riverhead Business Improvement District Management Association has a new executive director and is planning a number of events for downtown Riverhead in 2019. READ
Due to the forecast of heavy rains and winds Saturday, paired with high tides and potential river flooding, the Riverhead Business Improvement District Management Association has made changes to the schedule for the planned Halloween Fest this weekend, according to Diane Tucci, the executive director for the BIDMA.
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The developer of a proposed 170-unit apartment complex at the former Sears site on East Main Street said he’ll provide far more parking spaces than the 88 originally proposed for the project.
Robert Muchnick of the Metro Group, who is under contract to buy the property from Riverhead Enterprises, told the Riverhead Business Improvement District Management Association Wednesday night that he would provide at least one parking space per unit, and possible more. READ
The Riverhead Business Improvement District Management Association is bringing back the popular coffin races for the second straight year at its annual Halloween Festival Oct. 27.
The Halloween Parade will also take place that night, and there will be trick-or-treating in the afternoon. READ
Hundreds gathered Sunday in downtown Riverhead to watch paddlers compete against each other in the Riverhead Cardboard Boat Race on the Peconic Riverfront.
Due to the threat of rain the event was rescheduled from August 11.
The popular event was organized by the Riverhead Business Improvement District.
See photos from photographer Elizabeth Wagner below: READ