The first snowfall of the season is in the forecast Saturday night through Sunday morning, with 2 to 4 inches of snow expected in the local area, according to the National Weather Service.

A demolition excavator tore into 127 East Main Street today as Riverhead’s town square project moved into its next phase.

PBMC’s radiology school’s Class of 2025 kept the program’s perfect board-pass record — and every graduate has already landed a job

A ZBA hearing on two variances for a proposed Calverton cannabis greenhouse widened into debate over odors, traffic and code interpretation.

Council Member Ken Rothwell is considering a run for supervisor in 2026. The Even-Year Election Law requires a new supervisor vote next year and party committees will be choosing their candidates by the end of February.

Riverhead High School’s NJROTC unit earned an “outstanding” rating at its Area Manager’s Inspection as enrollment surges to 179 cadets. Photo gallery.

A Flanders man was charged with DWI and leaving the scene of an incident without reporting following a crash at the intersection of Flanders Road and Cypress Avenue Tuesday night, Southampton Town Police said.

New York and other Northeast states say they will keep recommending a universal hepatitis B vaccine at birth, despite a CDC panel vote.

Riverhead Town’s 2026 shotgun-hunting lottery will take place on Monday, Dec. 15 at 6:30 p.m. at Riverhead Town Hall, the town announced today.

Riverhead teachers and students say New York’s bell-to-bell cellphone ban is cutting distractions and bringing more focus to class.

Tradeski, a 48-year member, ex-chief and current chairman of the board of commissioners, brushed back challenges mounted by Dawn Jacobs and Richard Campbell.

The Riverhead Target store was abuzz with excitement Monday evening, as 30 children arrived there to “Shop with a Cop” for the holidays.

Large, colorful neon art by Riverhead artist Clayton Orehek will soon illuminate a once-dark alleyway off Riverhead’s Main Street.

The Railroad Museum of Long Island held its annual Holiday Open House in Riverhead this weekend, with free admission and a chance for kids of all ages to visit with Santa, enjoy the train displays and take a ride on the 1964 World's Fair train.

An East End Drug Task Force investigation followed numerous community complaints about foot traffic in the area of the defendant's home, according to a police press release.

Suffolk County Water Authority says its North Fork pipeline is exempt from Riverhead zoning as it moves into a full environmental review.

Who says only reindeer love Santa Claus? Dogs, cats, birds and even some farm animals enjoy visiting the jolly old elf every Christmastime at Talmage Farm Agway in Riverhead. Check out these photos.

Hundreds turned out for Riverhead’s Holiday Extravaganza downtown Saturday, with the annual Santa Parade, festive tree lighting, bonfire and the debut of the East End Merry Mart. Photos.

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.

Retired longtime coach Bob Fox survived a June cardiac arrest behind the wheel thanks to his 11-year-old grandson, fast CPR and months of rehab.

Applications for Home Energy Assistance Program benefits, delayed a month by the federal government shutdown, are now open, the governor announced.

Riverhead is planning a Jan. 23 "Red White and Blue Ball," a July 4 parade and a fireworks show at South Jamesport beach as part of its America 250 events.

The Big Duck in Flanders is all decked out for the holiday season, sporting lights and an evergreen necklace and looking good. Photo gallery.

A Riverhead man was arrested on an aggravated DWI charge after a three-car collision on Flanders Road and Cypress Avenue in Flanders last night, Southampton Town Police said.

The Carvel shop is planned for a storefront at 635 Old Country Road in Riverhead, one of three stores in a freestanding building in Riverhead Plaza, the shopping center east of Ostrander Avenue.

The Town Board Tuesday adopted tougher short-term rental rules, held public hearings on fire code updates and Community Development Block Grant program and more.

Railroad crossing work will shut down Edgar Avenue in Aquebogue Thursday and a portion of River Road in Calverton Friday, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day.

The Town Board honored First Baptist Church of Riverhead praising it for a century of faith leadership supporting the Riverhead community.

Children and adults alike sang songs of the season and enjoyed hot beverages before the tree was lit and Santa Claus arrived by fire truck. Photo gallery.

Every Friday, local volunteers pack care boxes for deployed troops. This holiday season, they’re asking neighbors to help by sponsoring a box. Here’s how.

The Railroad Museum of Long Island wants to mark the Calverton site where a 1926 express train wreck killed six and destroyed the Golden Pickle Works in Calverton.

The indictment of Terry Contracting and its owner Robert Terry was dismissed due to irregularities in the grand jury proceedings and a state law that is unconstitutionally vague, the court ruled.

With the holiday season upon us, New York Blood Center is reminding residents that it is a historically challenging time of year for the blood supply, as school breaks, travel, and seasonal illness often keep regular donors from giving.

Column by Eileen Benthal: "The tiny lights in the darkness emanating from the Christmas tree, the Advent candle and the bathroom nightlight remind me this Advent that it’s better to light a candle than to curse the darkness."

One of the injured was airlifted to Stony Brook University Hospital and four others were transported to Peconic Bay Medical Center, police said.

'I feel like I’m an orchid in a pot that can’t grow,' Spirit's Promise Executive Director Marisa Strianos said of the decision to relocate.

The Horseshoe Crab Protection Act, which Gov. Kathy Hochul vetoed last year, was passed by the State Legislature again. Will Hochul sign it this time?

Donate food and get a beer on the house at Twin Fork Beer Co. in Riverhead through the end of the year.

It’s a lot easier to be angry than grateful. The algorithms know, so rage bounds. Gratitude takes work. And it requires all of us to focus less on the material and more on the intangible.

Riverhead’s “renaissance” will strain parking, and the town must act now on quick fixes while advancing longer-term plans, the consultant told the board.

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.

Carol Keller started working at the Elbow Room in 1970 on the very day she was hired, restaurant owner Cliff Saunders said. On Friday, coworkers, family and friends celebrated Carol with a retirement party in Riverhead.

Democratic challenger Jerry Halpin with 3,956 votes to incumbent Supervisor Tim Hubbard’s 3,919 votes. Due to the tight result, state law requires a manual recount, which will take place Monday.

Fifty families in need among the Riverhead High School community will have a full Thanksgiving dinner on their tables next week, thanks to the efforts of high school students, faculty and staff, local businesses and members of the Riverhead Lions Club.

Criminal incidents in Riverhead fell 20% year over year in October, with no violent crimes reported downtown, which officials say result from increased police presence and downtown foot patrols.

The VFW Auxiliary is seeking donations of toiletries, socks, shirts, undergarments, hats, gloves, sweatshirts, and pants for both men and women.

Joey Braun of Manorville put a $12,000 bow on his freshman season as a tour type Modified driver Saturday evening by winning the 9th annual Islip 300 at Riverhead Raceway.

The place we thought we’d spend the rest of our lives is now a testing ground for someone else’s profit margins. The town calls it progress. Guest column by Robert Gass

Riverhead’s $26 million energy performance contract includes 34 separate upgrades across eight schools and is expected to save about $27 million over the 18-year term of the agreement.

The Town Board voted Tuesday night to pierce the state-mandated 2% property tax levy cap and adopt the 2026 town budget.