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10.16.2020 Community

Fall festival at Brendan House to benefit woman who suffered spinal cord injury in accident

The Brendan House in Riverhead will host a fall festival this Saturday to benefit its residents, including Dana Barrett of East Quogue. Ms. Barrett, 29, is living with a...

10.04.2020 Environment

Suffolk County acquiring development rights, open space on North Fork

The Suffolk County Legislature’s Environment, Parks and Agriculture committee unanimously recommended two conservation efforts in Riverhead Town at its meeting Friday. The measures are expected to be voted on...

09.11.2020 News

9/11 ‘Survivor Tree’ planted at Sheriff’s office in Riverhead

Out of the ruins of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks on the Twin Towers, through smoke and ash, came an unexpected survivor: a callery pear tree that now lives...

09.11.2020 News

MAGA-Gras II headed for Riverhead, Greenport

A truck and car parade dubbed MAGA-Gras is heading for the North Fork next weekend. Following a similar rally which Newsday reported drew between 100 and 200 supporters of...

09.03.2020 Education

Back to school on the North Fork: A return unlike any other

Early Thursday morning, Riverhead Central School District residents will hear the familiar sound of the squealing brakes on a school bus. The same will occur in other area districts...

08.03.2020 Business

Awaiting word from the governor, Riverhead bowling alley says it’s ready to reopen

Having done so much to his bowling center, Chris Keller is awaiting one final thing before he can reopen: the green light from Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Mr. Keller, owner...

06.09.2020 Business

East End chamber groups say businesses are ‘on the brink of ruin,’ want to move to Phase 4

A new group that represents Chambers of Commerce across the East End is urging state officials to allow East End businesses to open at Phase 4 of the state’s...

05.24.2020 Business

The Reopen: Worries increase for downtown Riverhead as reality of recession sets in

Reporting for The New York Times in November 2003, East End journalist Tom Clavin covered the closing of the Swezey’s department store, where he described a scene with a...

04.29.2020 COVID-19

Making a Difference: Det. Brian Simonsen Memorial Foundation donates $10K to NY Marine Rescue Center

Part of the mission of the Det. Brian Simonsen Memorial Foundation has centered around supporting animal rescue efforts. Leanne Simonsen, the fallen NYPD detective’s widow, said animals were “near...

04.02.2020 News

Friends, community raising funds to help Riverhead police officer recover following crash

More than $22,000 was raised in under a day to help a Riverhead Town police officer who was injured during a police pursuit Tuesday. Robert Sproston is currently in...

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