As Sean Mackie stood at the podium Saturday afternoon set up under a tent on South Jamesport Avenue, he pointed toward the nearby community center where he recalled playing basketball with so many of his friends as a kid. Nearly every day in the summer they would meet to play hoops. And Brian Simonsen would always be there. READ
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Suffolk County residents no longer have to scour the county directory to figure out which department to contact to report issues such as potholes and downed trees or inquire about social and health services and park information. READ
Although the Riverhead Town Board has passed a resolution authorizing the retention of a law firm to sue Suffolk County for $1,068,347 in unpaid sewer district rent, Supervisor Laura Jens-Smith says she’s hoping the parties can reach an agreement, but at a higher price than what the county is willing to pay. (more…)
Riverhead town and school officials are seeking applications for inclusion in a Riverhead Veterans Wall of Honor being planned at Riverhead High School. (more…)
Farm Country Kitchen was granted a third extension on a set of Riverhead Zoning Board of Appeals variances Thursday. (more…)
The Riverhead Town Board Wednesday voted to authorize the retention of a law firm to institute a lawsuit against Suffolk County for non-payment of sewer rent to the town. READ
Calverton Aviation and Technology has agreed to move forward with the $40 million purchase of 1,643 acres of land from Riverhead Town, according to Supervisor Laura Jens-Smith Smith.
(more…)Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed sweeping criminal justice reforms into law last month that will eliminate cash bail and pretrial detention for most low-level offenses.
Under the new law, those arrested for misdemeanor crimes and nonviolent felonies will be issued a desk appearance ticket rather than face a judge for an arraignment, where bail is traditionally set.
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