Dec 29, 2024 · This is a compilation of the significant local news in the 2024. It’s divided by subject matter, with a short summary of each topic, followed by links to RiverheadLOCAL’s …

The State DEC has launched an online platform for reporting dead birds, as part of its effort to monitor the spread of avian influenza in New York State.People are cautioned to avoid contact …

Oct 30, 2024 · In a branching discussion of the 2025 proposed budget during last week’s work session, Town Board members defended increases to elected officials’ salaries, discussed …

Dec 26, 2024 · Riverhead Police reported arresting 16 people, including one juvenile, on 17 criminal charges between Sunday, Dec. 15 and Saturday, Dec. 21. A total of 485 incidents …

Dec 31, 2024 · Community events are are fun to attend and fun to cover. Here are links to the 18 of the events we covered this year, with lots of photos. For lists of the 10 most-read stories of …

Jan 1, 2025 · Riverhead Police report two DWI arrests after a STOP-DWI New Year’s Eve enforcement. Extra officers were assigned to the enforcement patrols, which police said began …

Nov 19, 2024 · Update- Nov. 28, 7 a.m.: The grand opening of Strain Stars has been postponed to a date in early December, a company spokesperson said in an email late yesterday afternoon.

Police said Joseph Poveromo, 25, 5-7" tall, 150 lbs. left his family's residence in a tan 1997 Nissan Maxima (NY LSR-1399) today at midnight. and is 'possibly suicidal.'

Dec 11, 2024 · Riverhead Police reported arresting 13 people on 19 criminal charges between Sunday, Dec. 1 and Saturday, Dec. 7. Among the charges filed were two burglary charges, …

Immigration enforcement and related issues, are “purely federal functions and are administered by federal agencies," and the Riverhead Police Department will continue its existing policy that …