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A historic marker honoring Brister Youngs, a man born into slavery in the 18th century who later lived as a free man in Aquebogue, was dedicated Thursday at Aquebogue Cemetery. riverheadlocal.com/2026/11/0…

Rep. Nick LaLota won a third term representing New York’s 1st Congressional District, while Democrat Chris Murray won an upset victory in a State Senate district held by Republicans for more than a century. riverheadlocal.com/2026/11/0…

A pedestrian was airlifted to Stony Brook University Hospital with serious, life-threatening injuries after being struck by a vehicle on East Main Street in Riverhead Tuesday evening, police said. riverheadlocal.com/2026/11/0…

Rep. Nick LaLota held a narrow lead in his bid for a third term in Congress early Wednesday, while Democrat Chris Murray led State Sen. Anthony Palumbo in a potential upset of a longtime East End Republican legislator. riverheadlocal.com/2026/11/0…

Riverhead Supervisor Jerry Halpin appears to have won re-election in a close contest Tuesday, defeating Council Member Ken Rothwell 6,779 to 6,153. riverheadlocal.com/2026/11/0…

Last week's charter school renewal hearing, as a practical matter, provided a stage for teachers to rally against charter schools and little more. riverheadlocal.com/2026/11/0…

The Suffolk County Water Authority has accepted a final environmental impact statement for its proposed North Fork water main, moving the controversial Riverhead project closer to completing its state-required environmental review. riverheadlocal.com/2026/11/0…

Early-voting increased 82% in Suffolk and 53% in Riverhead over the 2022 midterm, according to a report released today by the Suffolk Democratic Committee. riverheadlocal.com/2026/11/0…

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. riverheadlocal.com/2026/11/0…

Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3. Meet the candidates, review a sample ballot and find your polling place. Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. riverheadlocal.com/2026/11/0…

A frost advisory is in effect for Suffolk County from 10 p.m. riverheadlocal.com/2026/10/3…

Riverhead Police are asking for the public’s help locating 17-year-old Giancarlo Nunez, reported missing from Timothy Hill Ranch on Middle Road in Riverhead on Oct. 30, 2026. riverheadlocal.com/2026/10/3…

A voter outreach table outside Riverhead Town Hall drew objections from supervisor candidate Ken Rothwell and raised questions about permission to campaign on town property. riverheadlocal.com/2026/10/3…

State lawmakers, teachers union leaders and parents packed a Riverhead school board hearing Wednesday night to urge New York education officials to reject Riverhead Charter School's five-year renewal. riverheadlocal.com/2026/10/2…

The Riverhead High School Blue Masques will stage Carrie: The Musical Thursday, Friday and Sunday at the high school. Photos and preview. riverheadlocal.com/2026/10/2…

The $56 million Northville Commons project in Riverhead has been awarded $3.67 million from the state's Long Island Investment Fund as a change-of-zone application remains pending before the town. riverheadlocal.com/2026/10/2…

Federal recovery funding could flow to Long Island governments and nonprofits if President Trump approves Gov. Kathy Hochul's request for a major disaster declaration after September's nor'easter. riverheadlocal.com/2026/10/2…

Suffolk County Transit has launched a weekday express bus route, offering commuters limited-stop service along the Long Island Expressway between Riverhead and Hicksville. riverheadlocal.com/2026/10/2…

Brookhaven has committed $850,000 toward restoring the Wading River duck ponds, advancing a joint effort with Riverhead to dredge accumulated sediment, replace failing bulkheads and control polluted stormwater flowing into the ponds. riverheadlocal.com/2026/10/2…

New York heating assistance program opens Nov. 2 with higher benefits for delivered fuel riverheadlocal.com/2026/10/2…