Thanksgiving Archives - Riverhead News Review

11.25.2020 Editorials

Editorial: Finding reason to be thankful in 2020

In 2020, we have more to be thankful for than ever. It might not seem that way. It’s been, by most accounts, the worst year in recent memory. We’ve...

11.25.2020 COVID-19

PBMC nurse to perform in virtual concert on Thanksgiving to benefit Nurse Heroes Foundation

A star-studded concert set to air on Thanksgiving will pay tribute to health care workers on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic. Gloria Estefan, Stevie Wonder, Celine Dion,...

11.24.2020 COVID-19

Governor slams Suffolk Sheriff after announcement that deputies will not participate in enforcement of Thanksgiving gatherings

Gov. Andrew Cuomo fired back at the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office after a recent announcement that it would “not be participating in enforcement of Thanksgiving gatherings,” in response to...

11.23.2020 COVID-19

A Thanksgiving unlike any other as families scale back gatherings

The annual Thanksgiving feast at Andrea Taglieri’s Riverhead home features all the staples: Turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, corn, mashed potatoes and gravy. She loves mashed turnips, too, especially the...

11.19.2020 Community

Thanksgiving turkey giveaway events planned in Riverhead

When Anthony Harris of Riverhead organized Thanksgiving turkey giveaways in past years, he typically stockpiled between 75 and 100 turkeys for local families in need. For this year’s event...

11.28.2019 Riverhead School District

Balloons, costumes and more at Riley Avenue Thanksgiving parade

Students at Riley Avenue Elementary School held their first Thanksgiving parade Monday, inspired by the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

11.28.2019 Editorials

Editorial: A good day to express our gratitude

For many reasons, it feels like a particularly good time for the country to take a day off from the turmoil and celebrate Thanksgiving. To sit around the table...

11.26.2019 Community

Donated turkeys to benefit local families in need this Thanksgiving

The Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department gave out turkeys and food to needy families in the area Monday.