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07.07.2026 News

Alive on 25 postponed as Riverhead recovers from Fourth of July storm

Riverhead’s popular Alive on 25 summer block party, scheduled for Thursday, has been postponed as the town continues to recover from a weekend of damaging weather, officials announced late...

07.01.2026 News

Riverhead releases extreme heat warning, cancels outdoor recreation programs

Riverhead Town has issued an extreme heat and travel advisory beginning at noon on Wednesday through Saturday evening. The town also announced a few cancellations and closures for Thursday...

05.28.2026 Business

Shake Shack poised to open first East End location at Tanger Outlets in Riverhead

Shake Shack will start flipping burgers on the East End for the first time when the popular chain opens its new location at Tanger Outlets in Riverhead on June...

04.24.2026 News

Riverhead issues 30+ violations after illegal basement apartments, unsafe housing found at two properties

Riverhead Town officials issued more than 30 violations Friday after searching two properties tied to community complaints about unsafe housing — including illegal basement apartments and people living in...

02.23.2026 News

Blizzard of 2026: Riverhead extends travel ban, schools to close again

Updated snowfall totals, highest wind gusts in the area People are continuing to shovel themselves out of the historic snowfall from the Blizzard of 2026. Streets are mostly cleared,...

02.09.2026 News

Town seeks public input on hazard plan to secure FEMA grants

Riverhead residents have until Friday, Feb. 20, to complete an online survey that could help the town secure federal funding for flood protection, drainage improvements and other hazard mitigation...

08.19.2025 News

Riverhead, Southold officials question North Fork pipeline

Riverhead and Southold town officials questioned the benefits of Suffolk County Water Authority’s proposed $35 million 8.15-mile pipeline from Flanders to Laurel during an informational meeting at Riverhead Town...

01.04.2024 People of the Year

2023 Public Servant of the Year: Diane Wilhelm

More than a quarter-century of distinguished service to the Town of Riverhead came to a close last month at a spirited, jam-packed retirement party for Diane Wilhelm, Riverhead’s beloved...

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