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Suffolk Water Authority sets hearings to decide its own immunity from local rules for pipeline project

The Suffolk County Water Authority will hold three public hearings next week on whether it is subject to local zoning codes in connection with its proposed North Fork Pipeline project. The proposed transmission line is needed to bring drinking water to SCWA customers on the North Fork, the water authority says. The new water main will traverse the Town of Riverhead from Flanders to Southold… SourceRiverhead, New York · Riverhead Read Article

Riverhead Zoning Board: Calverton mine operator has no pre-existing right to mine below water table on site next to old landfill

A sand mine off Osborn Avenue, adjacent to Riverhead Town’s defunct landfill, does not have a pre-existing right to mine below the water table, the Riverhead Zoning Board of Appeals ruled last week. The ZBA on Thursday denied the mine operator’s appeal of the town’s zoning officer’s determination that its lawful pre-existing mining use does not include mining below the water table. SourceRiverhead, New York · Riverhead Read Article

Riverhead sets hearing on proposed sale of historic Vail-Leavitt theater to The Jazz Loft

A hearing to determine whether a Stony Brook-based nonprofit performing arts organization is a “qualified and eligible sponsor” for purposes of buying, renovating and operating the historic Vail-Leavitt Theater has been scheduled by the Riverhead Town Board. The town has negotiated a proposed contract with The Jazz Loft Inc. to sell the historic theater to the organization for $150,000. SourceRiverhead, New York · Riverhead Read Article

Police seek runaway from Timothy Hill Ranch

The Riverhead Police Department is requesting the public’s help in locating 16-year-old Dante Tullon. Dante Tullon left the Timothy Hill Ranch located at 298 Middle Road in Riverhead on Saturday Sept. 27, 2025 at 9:23 p.m., Riverhead Police said in a press release Monday afternoon. Police said Dante Tullon is a bi-racial male with a light complexion, 6’0″, 220 pounds, with brown eyes… SourceRiverhead, New York · Riverhead Read Article

‘Solidly non-partisan, entirely pro-Riverhead’

As president of the Heart of Riverhead Civic Association, I need to address the misrepresentations regarding the upcoming Town Board Candidate events. After our informative events in 2023, Riverhead’s civics again scheduled varying times and locations so more of the public can hear from Town Board candidates. To correct an assumption made by Mr. Hubbard, Laura Jens-Smith and I did not and… SourceRiverhead, New York · Riverhead Read Article

Riverhead’s 2026 tentative budget calls for town wide tax rate increase of 6.74%

Riverhead’s townwide tax rate will increase 6.74% in 2026, about $4.50 per $1,000 of assessed property value, if the tentative budget presented today by Supervisor Tim Hubbard is adopted. The supervisor’s budget calls for a 7.74% increase in the townwide tax levy, requiring the Town Board to again pierce the state-mandated property tax levy increase, which is set at 2% for 2026. SourceRiverhead, New York · Riverhead Read Article

North Fork Breast Health Coalition holds 27th annual 5K walk Sunday in Riverhead

The North Fork Breast Health Coalition held its 27th annual 5K walk to raise awareness for breast cancer on Sunday at Tanger in Riverhead. “One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime,” North Fork Breast Health Coalition Melanie McEvoy said during opening ceremonies for the walk. “So chances are you, or someone you know, is affected. And we are all here for you.”… SourceBreast Cancer · Riverhead Read Article

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Suffolk Water Authority sets hearings to decide its own immunity from local rules for pipeline project

County Executive Signs Working Waterfronts Law - Long Island Life & Politics

The political ‘silly season’ just got sillier

Ostin Pordillo Perdomo, 16

Riverhead Zoning Board: Calverton mine operator has no pre-existing right to mine below water table on site next to old landfill

Riverhead sets hearing on proposed sale of historic Vail-Leavitt theater to The Jazz Loft

Police seek runaway from Timothy Hill Ranch

‘Solidly non-partisan, entirely pro-Riverhead’

Riverhead’s 2026 tentative budget calls for town wide tax rate increase of 6.74%

North Fork Breast Health Coalition holds 27th annual 5K walk Sunday in Riverhead

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Suffolk Water Authority sets hearings to decide its own immunity from local rules for pipeline project

County Executive Signs Working Waterfronts Law - Long Island Life & Politics

The political ‘silly season’ just got sillier

Ostin Pordillo Perdomo, 16

Riverhead Zoning Board: Calverton mine operator has no pre-existing right to mine below water table on site next to old landfill

Riverhead sets hearing on proposed sale of historic Vail-Leavitt theater to The Jazz Loft

Police seek runaway from Timothy Hill Ranch

‘Solidly non-partisan, entirely pro-Riverhead’

Riverhead’s 2026 tentative budget calls for town wide tax rate increase of 6.74%

North Fork Breast Health Coalition holds 27th annual 5K walk Sunday in Riverhead