News and events for Riverhead, New York
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The developer wants to build an 81-unit assisted-living residence with memory care and 60 attached and detached independent-living units for residents 55 and older on the 46.8-acre site.
OLA's Minerva Perez again made a public plea Tuesday night for a dialogue with the Riverhead Town Board about the group's proposed public safety law. More than 20 residents spoke out in support of OLA's proposal.
Court filings show Riverhead agreed to reduce United Riverhead Terminal’s assessments by $6.66 million, generating an estimated $1.27 million in refunds or credits for tax years already billed.
Two Riverhead police officers and a traffic control officer were honored Tuesday night for their quick response to a speeding driver at the Polish Town Fair Sunday, which officials said prevented injuries to fairgoers and vendors.
Janice Chew of Mattituck died Aug. 13, 2026, at home. She was 76 years old.
Riverhead Town issued a stop-work order last week to the developer of the Summerwind Farms subdivision on Peconic Bay Boulevard, after clearing and site-preparation work took place without permits.
Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine will offer free pediatric dental care during Give Kids a Smile Day Thursday, Aug. 27, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the dental school.
LIR Clothing and Official Members will host the 12th Annual Back 2 School Giveaway Saturday, Aug. 29, beginning at 2 p.m. at Doctors Path Community Park.
Allen J. Luce of Riverhead died Aug. 17, 2026, at Kanis Hospice Center. He was 73 years old.
Riverhead police charged a 34-year-old woman after they said she drove at high speed toward the Polish Festival and struck a marked police vehicle.
The plaintiffs who successfully challenged Riverhead’s cannabis school setback are now taking aim at the town’s 2,500-foot dispensary rule.
Riverhead's Polish Town was filled with music, food, dancing and red-and-white pride Saturday on opening day of the annual Polish Town Fair and Festival. Photo gallery.
