An air quality health advisory is in effect for Long Island through 11 p.m. Sunday due to elevated levels of ground-level ozone, according to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
Roanoke Avenue Elementary Schools second annul Community Day drew a crowd to the school's campus Saturday for family-friendly games, activities, entertainment and food trucks.
The event was hosted by the Roanoke PTO to raise funds for student supplies, equipment and activities.
RiverheadLOCAL photos by Emil Breitenbach Jr. Read more at the link in our bio.
The event featured demonstrations of shearing, spinning and weaving, artisan vendors, traditional music and more. Photos. Read more at the link in our bio.
What's the local real estate market doing? Stay up to date on the latest trends with the weekly report of title transfers in Riverhead Town and adjacent hamlets in Southampton Town. Read more at the link in our bio.
A LIRR strike halted all train service at midnight Saturday. Shuttle buses will run from Ronkonkoma and other stations to Queens during weekday rush hours. Read more at the link in our bio.
The zoning board unanimously denied an application to allow Stony Brook Medicine to operate an ambulance center at Staples Plaza on Route 58. Read more at the link in our bio.
The proposed 94-room downtown hotel eliminates 12 condominium units previously planned and replaced them with 14 suites on the fifth floor. It will operate under Hilton’s Tapestry brand. Read more at the link in our bio.
Riverhead police will take part in the statewide “Click It or Ticket”/“Buckle Up New York” seat belt enforcement campaign May 18-31, 2026, with fixed and roving safety restraint details across town. Read more at the link in our bio.
After last year’s Westhampton Pines fire burned more than 600 acres, officials are developing a wildfire protection plan for Southampton pine barrens communities — with advice for homeowners on reducing risks from embers, fuel and evacuation confusion. Read more at the link in our bio.
Riverhead BID group is rolling out a new branding and marketing strategy aimed at positioning downtown Riverhead as a year-round destination. Read more at the link in our bio.
