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Six local pantries were “filled to capacity” following the delivery of food collected during the Wading River Fire Department’s Christmas "Stuff-A-Bus" campaign.
WRFD ‘Stuff-A-Bus’ food drive fills shelves at six local pantries
Six local pantries were “filled to capacity” following the delivery of food collected during the Wading River Fire Department’s Christmas “Stuff-A-Bus” campaign.
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January 8, 2026 at 4:11 PM
Six local pantries were “filled to capacity” following the delivery of food collected during the Wading River Fire Department’s Christmas "Stuff-A-Bus" campaign.
The East End Emerald Society’s 12th Annual Jamesport St. Patrick’s Day Parade is slated to take place Saturday, March 28 on Main Road in Jamesport.
Think spring: Jamesport St. Patrick’s Day parade is set, honoring Grand Marshal Brian Stark
The East End Emerald Society’s 12th Annual Jamesport St. Patrick’s Day Parade is slated to take place Saturday, March 28 on Main Road in Jamesport.
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January 7, 2026 at 10:40 PM
The East End Emerald Society’s 12th Annual Jamesport St. Patrick’s Day Parade is slated to take place Saturday, March 28 on Main Road in Jamesport.
The Town of Riverhead’s America 250 Committee will host the Red White & Blue Ball on Friday, Jan. 23, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Sea Star Ballroom. Tickets are $55 each.
Red White & Blue Ball set for Jan. 23
The Town of Riverhead’s America 250 Committee will host the Red White & Blue Ball on Friday, Jan. 23, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Sea Star Ballroom. Tickets are $55 each.
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January 7, 2026 at 2:07 PM
The Town of Riverhead’s America 250 Committee will host the Red White & Blue Ball on Friday, Jan. 23, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Sea Star Ballroom. Tickets are $55 each.
Dr. Alison Madden, chief medical officer and a gynecologist at Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital, will lead an educational discussion designed to provide clear, reliable information about menopause.
‘Understanding menopause: What every woman should know’
Dr. Alison Madden, chief medical officer and a gynecologist at Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital, will lead an educational discussion designed to provide clear…
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January 7, 2026 at 2:03 PM
Dr. Alison Madden, chief medical officer and a gynecologist at Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital, will lead an educational discussion designed to provide clear, reliable information about menopause.
Riverhead’s new supervisor Jerry Halpin chaired his first Town Board meeting Tuesday, sailing through a lengthy start-of-the year organizational agenda.
New supervisor presides over first meeting of ’26. Here’s a rundown of actions taken.
Riverhead’s new supervisor Jerry Halpin chaired his first Town Board meeting Tuesday, sailing through a lengthy start-of-the year organizational agenda.
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January 7, 2026 at 1:22 PM
Riverhead’s new supervisor Jerry Halpin chaired his first Town Board meeting Tuesday, sailing through a lengthy start-of-the year organizational agenda.
The Riverhead Lions Club will host a Bowling Fun Night fundraiser on Monday, Jan. 19, from 5 to 7 p.m. at The All Star.
Riverhead Lions Club sets Jan. 19 bowling fundraiser at The All Star
The Riverhead Lions Club will host a Bowling Fun Night fundraiser on Monday, Jan. 19, from 5 to 7 p.m. at The All Star.
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January 6, 2026 at 1:12 PM
The Riverhead Lions Club will host a Bowling Fun Night fundraiser on Monday, Jan. 19, from 5 to 7 p.m. at The All Star.
N.Y. Blood Center says the regional blood supply has fallen to less than two days, after a sharp drop in donations in December.
NY Blood Center declares blood emergency
Donations in the region have dropped nearly 40%, leaving less than a two-day supply for hospitals, NYBC said. Here are upcoming blood drives in the local area.
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January 6, 2026 at 12:49 PM
N.Y. Blood Center says the regional blood supply has fallen to less than two days, after a sharp drop in donations in December.
The First Baptist Church of Riverhead and the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Breakfast Committee will host the 41st annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Breakfast on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026.
41st annual MLK Jr. memorial breakfast to take place Jan. 19
The First Baptist Church of Riverhead and the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Breakfast Committee will host the 41st annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Breakfast on Monday, Jan.
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January 6, 2026 at 12:13 AM
The First Baptist Church of Riverhead and the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Breakfast Committee will host the 41st annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Breakfast on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026.
Riverheadl’s fall sports teams and athletes were honored for their exceptional academic performance, as recognized by the New York State Public High School Athletic Association.
Riverhead H.S. athletes honored for academic excellence
Riverheadl’s fall sports teams and athletes were honored for their exceptional academic performance, as recognized by the New York State Public High School Athletic Association.
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January 5, 2026 at 10:24 PM
Riverheadl’s fall sports teams and athletes were honored for their exceptional academic performance, as recognized by the New York State Public High School Athletic Association.
ICE arrests and tactics across the East End have fueled fear among immigrant families — and sparked a growing resolve to organize.
East End immigrants face rising fear — and growing resolve
Across Riverhead and the East End, visible ICE operations have fueled fear, hurt local businesses, and prompted organizing, workshops, and protests.
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January 5, 2026 at 5:12 PM
ICE arrests and tactics across the East End have fueled fear among immigrant families — and sparked a growing resolve to organize.
Police said a traffic stop led to the arrest of a 46-year-old Jamesport man, who had an outstanding warrant and was in possession of a controlled substance.
Cops: Jamesport man wanted on parole warrant possessed illegal narcotic
Police said a traffic stop led to the arrest of a 46-year-old Jamesport man, who had an outstanding warrant and was in possession of a controlled substance.
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January 5, 2026 at 1:36 PM
Police said a traffic stop led to the arrest of a 46-year-old Jamesport man, who had an outstanding warrant and was in possession of a controlled substance.
New-businesses openings and ownership changes are reshaping the open-air complex, from all-natural desserts to crafts, custom parties and exotic plants.
New businesses open at the Shoppes at East Wind
New tenants and new owners are bringing fresh energy to the Shoppes at East Wind as the ope-air complex in Wading River approaches its 10th anniversary.
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January 4, 2026 at 11:24 AM
New-businesses openings and ownership changes are reshaping the open-air complex, from all-natural desserts to crafts, custom parties and exotic plants.
Mariela Enriquez Flores and Jose Ramirez of Riverhead welcomed their son Liam Ramirez-Enriquez to the world at 8:26 a.m. on New Year’s Day at Stony Brook University Hospital.
Stony Brook University Hospital’s first baby of ’26 born to Riverhead couple
Mariela Enriquez Flores and Jose Ramirez of Riverhead welcomed their son Liam Ramirez-Enriquez to the world at 8:26 a.m. on New Year’s Day at Stony Brook University Hospital.
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January 3, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Mariela Enriquez Flores and Jose Ramirez of Riverhead welcomed their son Liam Ramirez-Enriquez to the world at 8:26 a.m. on New Year’s Day at Stony Brook University Hospital.
Keep an eye on trends in local real estate values with the weekly report of real estate title transfers in Riverhead Town and adjacent hamlets in Southampton Town. Here's this week's report from Suffolk Vision title service.
Latest real estate transfers:
Keep an eye on trends in local real estate values with the weekly report of real estate title transfers in Riverhead Town and adjacent hamlets in Southampton Town. Here’s this week’s report from…
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January 3, 2026 at 1:58 PM
Keep an eye on trends in local real estate values with the weekly report of real estate title transfers in Riverhead Town and adjacent hamlets in Southampton Town. Here's this week's report from Suffolk Vision title service.
Tiny’s Famous Eats opens Saturday in Riverside, aiming for quick turnaround on soul food favorites served for takeout or dining in.
Tiny’s Famous Eats to bring fast-casual soul food to Riverside
Tiny’s Famous Eats opens in Riverside Saturday, serving soul food plates, wings, shrimp, and classic sides.
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January 2, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Tiny’s Famous Eats opens Saturday in Riverside, aiming for quick turnaround on soul food favorites served for takeout or dining in.
Supervisor Jerry Halpin took the oath of office as Riverhead Town’s 65th supervisor Thursday afternoon at Town Hall, where a standing-room-only crowd packed the meeting room to witness the formal swearing-in of the town’s newly elected officials
Swearing-in ushers in new Riverhead Town administration on New Year’s Day
Supervisor Jerry Halpin took the oath of office as Riverhead Town’s 65th supervisor Thursday afternoon at Town Hall, where a standing-room-only crowd packed the meeting room to witness the formal…
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January 2, 2026 at 1:34 PM
Supervisor Jerry Halpin took the oath of office as Riverhead Town’s 65th supervisor Thursday afternoon at Town Hall, where a standing-room-only crowd packed the meeting room to witness the formal swearing-in of the town’s newly elected officials
Riverhead Town Police report the arrest of a Riverhead man for driving while intoxicated with two children in his vehicle on Jan. 1.
Police charge Riverhead man, 53, with felony DWI under Leandra’s Law
Riverhead Town Police report the arrest of a Riverhead man for driving while intoxicated with two children in his vehicle on Jan. 1.
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January 1, 2026 at 3:29 PM
Riverhead Town Police report the arrest of a Riverhead man for driving while intoxicated with two children in his vehicle on Jan. 1.
Supervisor-elect Jerry Halpin, the pastor of a church he founded with his wife in 2004, will be a different kind of supervisor. He shared his thoughts on lessons he learned from more than two decades in ministry and how he'll approach the sometimes treacherous waters of local politics.
Pastor Jerry Halpin will be sworn in as town supervisor Thursday. Here’s what’s on his mind.
Supervisor-elect Jerry Halpin, the pastor of a church he founded with his wife in 2004, will be a different kind of supervisor. He shared his thoughts on lessons he learned from more than two decades…
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December 31, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Supervisor-elect Jerry Halpin, the pastor of a church he founded with his wife in 2004, will be a different kind of supervisor. He shared his thoughts on lessons he learned from more than two decades in ministry and how he'll approach the sometimes treacherous waters of local politics.
Columbia Care is shutting its doors on East Main Street, where it has operated since January 2016. The company, which rebranded itself as the Cannabist Company in 2024, is struggling financially.
Columbia Care is closing Riverhead medical marijuana dispensary today, working to relocate
Columbia Care is shutting its doors on East Main Street, where it has operated since January 2016. The company, which rebranded itself as the Cannabist Company in 2024, is struggling financially.
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December 31, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Columbia Care is shutting its doors on East Main Street, where it has operated since January 2016. The company, which rebranded itself as the Cannabist Company in 2024, is struggling financially.
In a brief special meeting, the Riverhead Town Board approved a $331,485 plow truck purchase and shifted $75,000 in grant funds for Vail-Leavitt roof repairs.
Town Board approves plow truck purchase, shifts grant funds for Vail-Leavitt roof repair
In a brief special meeting, the Riverhead Town Board approved a $331,485 plow truck purchase and shifted $75,000 in grant funds for Vail-Leavitt roof repairs.
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December 31, 2025 at 4:38 PM
In a brief special meeting, the Riverhead Town Board approved a $331,485 plow truck purchase and shifted $75,000 in grant funds for Vail-Leavitt roof repairs.
The Wading River Fire Department is in the final week of its annual Stuff-a-Bus food drive. The school bus, provided by First Student Bus Co., is nearly full, but due to the past weeks of snowy weather, the bus could still use more non-perishable food items, to finally fill it up.
Final push for Stuff-a-Bus food drive !
The Wading River Fire Department is in the final week of its annual Stuff-a-Bus food drive. The school bus, provided by First Student Bus Co., is nearly full, but due to the past weeks of snowy…
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December 30, 2025 at 2:28 PM
The Wading River Fire Department is in the final week of its annual Stuff-a-Bus food drive. The school bus, provided by First Student Bus Co., is nearly full, but due to the past weeks of snowy weather, the bus could still use more non-perishable food items, to finally fill it up.
Masked federal agents stopped pedestrians and vehicles across Riverhead Monday morning, arresting at least three men as community members tracked their movements.
Federal agents arrest at least three in Riverhead; teen stopped
Federal immigration agents carried out enforcement actions across Riverhead Monday morning, making at least three arrests, witnesses say.
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December 30, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Masked federal agents stopped pedestrians and vehicles across Riverhead Monday morning, arresting at least three men as community members tracked their movements.
Coverdale, who led the Riverhead congregation since 1982, preached his final sermon Sunday, closing a chapter defined by service, outreach and faith in action. Rev. Cynthia Liggon will be installed as senior pastor Feb. 21.
Coverdale steps down after 43 years at First Baptist Riverhead
Rev. Charles Coverdale preached his last sermon as senior pastor at First Baptist Church Sunday, closing a 43-year chapter
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December 30, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Coverdale, who led the Riverhead congregation since 1982, preached his final sermon Sunday, closing a chapter defined by service, outreach and faith in action. Rev. Cynthia Liggon will be installed as senior pastor Feb. 21.
Flu is surging across Long Island: Suffolk logged 7,571 cases and Nassau 7,924 as New York set a weekly record, NYSDOH said.
NY reports highest weekly flu cases in over two decades
NYSDOH reports 71,123 flu cases statewide in the week ending Dec. 20. Suffolk had 7,571 cases and 313 hospitalizations, per Flu-Tracker data.
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December 29, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Flu is surging across Long Island: Suffolk logged 7,571 cases and Nassau 7,924 as New York set a weekly record, NYSDOH said.
The stories that shaped 2025 in Riverhead — from elections and development to breaking news, schools and community milestones.
The stories that defined 2025 in Riverhead
The stories that shaped 2025 in Riverhead — from elections and development to breaking news, schools and community milestones.
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December 28, 2025 at 11:03 PM
The stories that shaped 2025 in Riverhead — from elections and development to breaking news, schools and community milestones.