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01.29.2026 News

Fired worker indicted on arson rap in Wading River’s Pazzo Ristorante fire

A former Pazzo Ristorante worker was indicted Wednesday on arson and burglary charges for allegedly setting the Wading River pizza joint on fire after being fired from his job....

01.27.2026 News

Riverhead highway crew clears roads, schools opt for delayed opening Tuesday

After 29 hours of plowing, sanding and salting through a foot of snow and sleet, Riverhead Highway Department crews successfully cleared main roads and secondary streets Monday following Winter Storm Fern....

01.26.2026 News

Parked car near Riverhead train station catches fire during winter storm

An empty taxi parked across the street from the Riverhead train station erupted in flames as snow blanketed the region on Sunday, officials said. Riverhead Fire Department Chief Piotr...

01.14.2026 News

Child among three injured in bus crash in Riverhead

A mini school bus carrying one child collided with a Suffolk County transit bus in Riverhead on Wednesday, Jan. 14, sending three people to the hospital — including the...

01.05.2026 News

Riverhead man charged with DWI under Leandra’s Law in New Year’s Day stop with 2 kids in car

A Riverhead man faces felony charges under Leandra’s Law for allegedly driving while intoxicated with two children in the car in the early hours of New Year’s Day. Jose...

11.13.2025 News

First responders rally to pay Veterans Day tribute

The cancellation of the annual Veterans Day tribute at Calverton National Cemetery didn’t prevent local first responders and civilians from paying tribute to veterans. Amid freezing temperatures and flurries...

11.06.2025 News

Crime in Riverhead drops nearly 30% after police force beefed up

Crime in Riverhead during the four-month stretch from June to September plunged nearly 28% year over year, continuing a downward trend after the town increased its police force, according...

10.19.2025 News

Riverhead man nabbed for string of burglaries of local businesses

The Riverhead Police Department arrested Maurice Nash, 56, for three burglaries that took place this month. The first incident was reported at East End Arts on 133 East Main...

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