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Riverhead, New York
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The Riverhead Town Board voted unanimously Tuesday to require the Suffolk County Water Authority's proposed North Fork water main along Main Road to comply with town zoning and land-use rules. riverheadlocal.com/2026/10/0…
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Riverhead Police Officer Raymond LaPorte was promoted to detective third grade and Officer Timothy Murphy was promoted to sergeant during Tuesday's Town Board meeting. riverheadlocal.com/2026/10/0…
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The Riverhead Town Board voted unanimously Tuesday to obtain an appraisal of 1458 Middle Road in Calverton, an initial step toward a possible purchase of the property for preservation. riverheadlocal.com/2026/10/0…
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The Riverhead IDA closed its hearing without deciding on a 20-year tax break for a proposed Town Square hotel, with its chairman announcing another public hearing once a tax agreement is prepared. riverheadlocal.com/2026/10/0…
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As towns prepare their 2027 budgets, a bipartisan group of Suffolk supervisors is pressing Albany to adjust the 2% property tax cap and to fund new mandates imposed on municipalities. riverheadlocal.com/2026/10/0…
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A new competitor is entering Riverhead's banking market as Hanover Bank opens a business banking center Monday on Osborn Avenue, led by longtime Long Island banker Kevin O'Connor. riverheadlocal.com/2026/10/0…
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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/2026/10/0…
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Three candidate forums scheduled Oct. 15, 17 and 21 will give Riverhead residents a chance to hear from supervisor candidates Jerry Halpin and Ken Rothwell. riverheadlocal.com/2026/10/0…
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Riverhead's annual homecoming parade marched up Main Street Saturday on its way to McKillop Memorial Field, where the Waves hosted Patchogue-Medford. riverheadlocal.com/2026/10/0…
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Riverhead Police are investigating a crash on Wading River Manor Road Saturday night that killed a woman and left a man seriously injured. Police are asking witnesses to call 631-727-4500. riverheadlocal.com/2026/10/0…
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Riverhead police officers invite residents to Coffee with a Cop, Wednesday morning, Oct. 7 from 9 to 11 a.m. at four local businesses across town. riverheadlocal.com/2026/10/0…
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Friends of The Big Duck and the Flanders Village Historical Society will celebrate the Big Duck’s 95th birthday on Saturday, Oct. 3, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Big Duck Ranch, 1012 Flanders Road in Flanders. riverheadlocal.com/2026/10/0…
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New York begins a new three-year tracking period for SNAP work requirements Oct. 1, allowing some people who lost benefits under the prior period to reapply. riverheadlocal.com/2026/10/0…
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Riverhead Town officials are asking residents and business owners to self-report damage from the Sept. 26-27 nor’easter using a New York State online form to help document impacts and support potential federal assistance requests. riverheadlocal.com/2026/10/0…
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The Navy has begun a pilot study treating PFAS-contaminated Calverton plume, but the last study needed to plan a final cleanup won't be done until 2039. riverheadlocal.com/2026/09/3…
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Despite rainy, windy weather from a lingering nor'easter, a good crowd turned out Sunday for the North Fork Breast Health Coalition's 28th annual 5K walk at Tanger Outlets in Riverhead. riverheadlocal.com/2026/09/2…
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No members of the public attended Monday’s Riverhead IDA hearing on tax breaks for the proposed $35 million Town Square hotel. The agency will accept comments through Oct. 5, amid notice and disclosure gaps. riverheadlocal.com/2026/09/2…
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Riverhead escaped major structural damage from the weekend nor’easter, but the storm left beach erosion and debris, damaged some crops and cost local farms a crucial fall weekend of sales. riverheadlocal.com/2026/09/2…
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Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Riverhead Town police are seeking the public’s help to identify a man they say stole $1,094 worth of Nike footwear from the Nike store on West Main Street on July 4. riverheadlocal.com/2026/09/2…
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Riverhead officials issued a weather and travel advisory Sunday as the National Weather Service extended coastal flooding advisories for the area, with minor flooding possible through Monday afternoon. riverheadlocal.com/2026/09/2…
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