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10.07.2026 News

Riverhead IDA faces questions over 20-year Peconic River hotel tax break, extends public comment

Riverhead IDA officials faced questions Monday night about a proposed 20-year tax abatement for the controversial Peconic River Hotel — a centerpiece of the Town Square revitalization project —...

09.29.2026 News

Riverhead secures $2.4M grant for adaptive children’s playground piece of Town Square project

Riverhead was awarded a $2.4 million state grant that closes a critical funding gap to advance the adaptive children’s playground planned for the Town Square downtown revitalization project. Gov....

06.12.2026 Business

Peconic River Hotel parking fight raises questions for Riverhead Town Square

The long-debated Peconic River Hotel moved closer to approval Wednesday night, but discussion of the $35 million Town Square centerpiece couldn’t get out of the parking lot. The current...

05.22.2026 News

Riverhead moves closer to seizing Science Center site after heated hearing

Riverhead leaders moved a step closer Wednesday night to seizing the Long Island Science Center’s planned East Main Street home — as critics questioned whether the town has a...

05.15.2026 News

Peconic River Hotel plans unveiled for Riverhead Town Square

The public got its first look at the latest plans for a 94-room boutique hotel proposed for Riverhead’s Town Square — a long-awaited piece of the downtown revitalization effort that...

03.27.2026 News

Riverhead may seize Science Center property amid delays: ‘Time is running out’

Riverhead officials are again considering seizing the Long Island Science Center property through eminent domain — citing stalled progress and a lack of communication from the nonprofit as a...

The Long Island Science Center, with a metal-plated first floor and a glass second-floor and roof. People are walking in front of it.

12.04.2025 News

Riverhead Town Square groundbreaking set for Dec. 12

Riverhead will finally break ground on Friday, Dec. 12, on its much-anticipated Town Square project, Supervisor Tim Hubbard announced Thursday, Dec. 4. Officials invited the public to “witness Riverhead...

10.31.2025 Featured Story

North Fork’s only tattoo shop leaving Riverhead after rent hike

The only tattoo parlor on the North Fork is closing its Riverhead shop after a steep rent increase and moving to Southampton. Vibes Ink at 41 East Main St....

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