Denise Civiletti
Denise is a veteran local reporter, editor and attorney. Her work has been recognized with numerous journalism awards, including investigative reporting and writer of the year awards from the N.Y. Press Association. She was also honored in 2020 with a NY State Senate Woman of Distinction Award for her trailblazing work in local online news. She is a founder, owner and co-publisher of this website. Email Denise.
Business
Proposed cannabis dispensary at former Rt. 58 paint store site nixed by Riverhead Zoning Board
Riverhead Town has rejected a proposal to site a retail cannabis dispensary in a Route 58 commercial building just west of the traffic circle because the location is less than 1,000 feet from the Riverhead High School property.
News
‘Click It or Ticket’ campaign: Riverhead Police issue 186 summonses for seat belt violations
Riverhead Police issued 186 summonses for seat belt violations during the two-week statewide 'Click It or Ticket' campaign that wrapped up June 1. Police also issued 561 summonses for other violations during the campaign.
Community News
On ‘No Kings Day’ in Riverhead, Trump opponents turn out in force
Hundreds gathered in Riverhead for a peaceful 'No Kings Day' rally opposing Trump’s second term, joining a nationwide protest against President Donald Trump. Photo gallery.
Community News
Pulaski Street School celebrates Flag Day with Daughters of the American Revolution
Pulaski Street Intermediate School students celebrated the 248th birthday of the American flag Friday morning with the Daughters of the American Revolution.
News
‘No Kings Day’ rally set to take place in Riverhead Saturday afternoon
Local opponents of the Trump administration’s policies are planning a rally in Riverhead tomorrow, one of some 2,000 rallies scheduled to take place across the country in a “No Kings Day of Defiance.”
Health
Canadian wildfire smoke triggers air quality health advisory for LI, NYC Metro regions Thursday
Elevated fine particulate levels in the LI and NYC Metro regions due to smoke from wildfires raging across Canada have prompted an air quality health advisory from midnight tonight to midnight Thursday.
Business
Crown Recycling fire remains under investigation; facility had no asbestos on site: officials
Investigations into the cause and impacts of a fire that "completely destroyed" a Calverton solid waste facility last Wednesday remain ongoing, officials say.
Breaking News
Men in tactical gear seek entry to Riverhead men’s shelter early Tuesday morning
Masked men in tactical gear, some carrying long guns, tried to enter a Riverhead men’s shelter early Tuesday, residents say. No warrant was shown, and local officials say they weren’t notified. No agency has claimed responsibility.
Community News
New York Blood Center declares blood emergency, citing sharp decline in local donations as peak demand months arrive
An urgent call for donors goes out as "dangerous donor gap" forces NY to rely on blood from out of state as peak summer trauma season starts. Here's a list of upcoming drives in the local area, including one today at Riverhead library.
Editorial
Questions linger about recycling plant fire
We can’t let this week go by without expressing deep gratitude for the first responders from across the region who fought the massive fire at Crown Recycling in Calverton June 4. But questions remain about what went up in flames at the plant this week and the impacts that had on first responders and surrounding residents.
