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Alive on 25 returns this year with focus on music and Riverhead businesses

by Jun 5, 2025
Alive on 25 will focus more on music and Riverhead businesses this year, the event’s organizer said during her presentation to the Town Board on Thursday.

Riverhead library’s Yellow Barn book shop reopens

by Jun 4, 2025
Riverhead library’s Yellow Barn is open for business again. The used book shop, located in the historic carriage house next to the library, will be open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and one Saturday per month through Oct. 10.

With heart and horsepower, student-led car show rallies community for Unified Sports

by Jun 2, 2025
Car show organized by Riverhead High senior Daniel Carty raised $2,500 for Unified Sports. His love of cars and heart for others brought the community together. Photos.

Mosaic festival celebrates the arts, transforms downtown Riverhead into a colorful tapestry

by Jun 2, 2025
Downtown Riverhead came alive with the arts Sunday afternoon, as the 29th annual Community Mosaic Street Painting Festival drew thousands of visitors to Main Street to create and view chalk art, enjoy live music and browse dozens of vendor booths. Photo gallery.

Navy seeks interviews with former employees at Grumman facility in Calverton

by May 30, 2025
All information shared during the interviews will be kept confidential, the Navy said in a press release. The Navy is seeking information to help ensure a thorough and effective environmental restoration of the property, it said.

‘Miracles happen’: Riverhead news editor Bill Sutton begins dialysis, awaits transplant

by May 30, 2025
Bill Sutton of Riverhead, managing editor at The Express News Group, is in urgent need of a kidney transplant. He has gone public with his diagnosis, hoping to raise awareness and find a living donor.

Islanders All-Star to lead CAP march next Friday

by May 29, 2025
New York Islanders All-Star Kyle Palmieri will lead Riverhead CAP’s 38th Annual Say NO to Drugs March next Friday.

Riverhead couple launches coffee-fueled Christian ministry

by May 28, 2025
Riverhead couple Jay and Erinn Urena are blending faith, coffee, and community with The Porch, a nonprofit ministry and coffee roasting company.

Riverhead remembers its fallen heroes with Memorial Day ceremonies and parade

by May 27, 2025
“Today, we remember the sacrifice made and the debt we cannot repay,” Riverhead VFW Post 2476 Commander Thomas Najdzion said during one of several ceremonies in town on Memorial Day.

Update: Riverhead High School’s car show postponed to Sunday due to weather forecast

by May 27, 2025
Riverhead High School senior Daniel Carty is organizing the June 1 car show to benefit the high school’s Special Olympics program.
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