Maria del Mar Piedrabuena
María del Mar is a contributor to RiverheadLOCAL and the editor and founder of Tu Prensa Local, a Spanish-language local news outlet on Long Island. Maria has won several awards for her work, including a first place best column award from the New York Press Association. Email Maria
Business
Local businesses report downturn due to the climate of fear in Latino community
Small businesses in downtown Riverhead that serve the Latino community report steep drops in foot traffic and revenue as immigrant residents increasingly avoid public spaces in a time of high anxiety locally and across the country.
Health
PBMC, Riverhead’s Latino advisory committee partner to offer free cancer screening
Peconic Bay Medical Center, in collaboration with Riverhead Town's Hispanic Development, Empowerment, and Education Committee, recently held a free colorectal screening event at the Nueva Jerusalén Christian Church.
Community News
‘My dear Latinos, it is not going to be easy… but all we need is faith in ourselves.’ Salutatorian, child of...
The salutatorian of the Class of 2023 had a special message for her fellow Latino graduates of Riverhead High School and the parents whose hard work and support got them to yesterday’s commencement ceremonies.
Community News
Latino community bids an emotional farewell to beloved Madre Margarita
Hundreds turned out for a wake and prayer service in Spanish at St. John the Evangelist Church to honor and remember the woman whose indomitable spirit, tenacity, and devotion touched the lives of many throughout the region, lighting a flame that will continue to burn bright for generations to come.
Obituaries
Sr. Margaret Rose Smyth, 83
Wake and funeral arrangements have been set for Sr. Margaret Rose Smyth of Riverhead.
Community News
Sr. Margaret Smyth, a fierce advocate for justice, dies at age 83
Sister Margaret Rose Smyth, who ran the North Fork Spanish Apostolate for more than 20 years, died at her home in Riverhead. She was 83 years old.
Community News
One year later: Community remembers the five family members killed in Second Street blaze
Community members gathered on East Second Street last night for a vigil in memory of the five members of the Rivera family, who perished in a house fire one year ago.
News
Riverhead supervisor honored by Long Island Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Riverhead Supervisor Yvette Aguiar was honored by the the Long Island Hispanic Chamber of Commerce with its Supervisor of the Year award at the group's first Annual Latino Leaders Luncheon on Wednesday.
Community News
Funeral services held for Riverhead fire victims
Hundreds of people attended funeral services in Riverhead this weekend for the five family members who died in the Nov. 16 house fire on East Second Street.
Community News
Community comes together to mourn fire victims and support their family
The community continues to mourn five members of a family that perished in a blaze that tore through a home on East Second Street Tuesday night.
