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Police seek help locating two teens missing from Timothy Hill Ranch Riverhead police said Police said Sykai Booker, 15, and Hodaviah Dunn, 17, left the Timothy Hill Ranch on March 10.

Riverhead police said Police said Sykai Booker, 15, and Hodaviah Dunn, 17, left the Timothy Hill Ranch on March 10.

In Riverhead and Laurel, two historic homes are being restored A landmark house in Riverhead and a 19th-century home in Laurel are being carefully restored, preserving pieces of the North Fork’s architectural history.

Two historic North Fork homes, one damaged by fire and one under renovation, are being restored instead of replaced.

OLA revises ICE public safety bill, seeks meeting with Riverhead OLA says it revised its proposed local law after meeting with East End officials and attorneys, but Riverhead has not yet committed to discussing it.

Latino advocacy group says its revised public safety proposal reflects feedback from other East End municipalities, but Riverhead has not committed to discussing it.

Dense fog advisory in effect for Suffolk through Tuesday morning A dense fog advisory is in effect for northeast and southeast Suffolk County through 11 a.m.

A dense fog advisory is in effect for northeast and southeast Suffolk County through 11 a.m.

Tests of dead geese in Riverhead suggest avian influenza: DEC A USDA lab is conducting more tests to confirm the state’s findings, a DEC spokesperson said. The public should avoid contact with any sick or dead birds.

A USDA lab is conducting more tests to confirm the state's findings, a DEC spokesperson said. The public should avoid contact with any sick or dead birds.

Jamesport horse farm bought by Riverhead council member and his wife A 107.8-acre preserved horse farm on Main Road in Jamesport was purchased last month by Riverhead Council Member Ken Rothwell and his wife Debra, who will continue its equestrian use under a new name…

A 107.8-acre preserved horse farm on Main Road in Jamesport was purchased last month by Riverhead Council Member Ken Rothwell and his wife Debra, who will continue its equestrian use under a new name, Thunder Road Stables.

Anti-ICE protesters march from Route 58 to Riverhead Town Hall Sunday afternoon The Riverhead protest march was the fourth anti-ICE action this weekend across Long Island, amid a recent uptick in ICE enforcement activities and arrests.

The Riverhead protest march was the fourth anti-ICE action this weekend across Long Island, amid a recent uptick in ICE enforcement activities and arrests.

Riverhead town square lot line changes for hotel OK’d The Riverhead Planning Board on Thursday granted conditional approval for lot line changes needed for the town square hotel project.

The Riverhead Planning Board on Thursday granted conditional approval for lot line changes needed for the town square hotel project to proceed.

Latest real estate transfers What’s the local real estate market doing? Stay up to date on the latest trends with the weekly report of title transfers in Riverhead Town and adjacent hamlets in Southampton Town.

What's the local real estate market doing? Stay up to date on the latest trends with the weekly report of title transfers in Riverhead Town and adjacent hamlets in Southampton Town.

Cops: Riverhead man charged with Leandra’s Law DWI after stop on Northville Turnpike A Riverhead man was arrested Saturday afternoon and charged with felony driving while intoxicated under Leandra’s Law after a traffic stop.

A Riverhead man was arrested Saturday afternoon and charged with felony driving while intoxicated under Leandra’s Law after a traffic stop.

Dense fog advisory remains through 9 a.m. Sunday A dense fog advisory is in effect for Long Island and the New York City metro area until 9 a.m. Sunday.

A dense fog advisory is in effect for Long Island and the New York City metro area until 9 a.m. Sunday.

Locally dense fog expected Saturday morning Locally dense fog is expected across Long Island early Saturday, with rapidly changing visibility possible for drivers, the National Weather Service said.

Locally dense fog is expected across Long Island early Saturday, with rapidly changing visibility possible for drivers, according to the National Weather Service.

Supreme Court may take up challenge to New York even-year election law The U.S. Supreme Court is considering whether to hear a challenge to New York’s even-year election law, as a related federal case involving Riverhead is put on hold.

A challenge to New York’s law moving most local elections to even years is now before the U.S. Supreme Court.

PFAS found in all produce samples tested from Long Island farms, new study finds The PFAS contamination is widespread in the environment, is not limited to Long Island, and not caused by farmers, researchers say.

The PFAS contamination is widespread in the environment, is not limited to Long Island, and not caused by farmers, researchers say.

2% transfer tax revenues rose in 2025 and .5% housing fund tax has raised $79M since 2023 Real estate transfer taxes raised more than $152 million for land preservation in the East End towns last year — and $29 million for housing since 2023.

Real estate transfer taxes raised more than $152 million for land preservation in the East End towns last year — and $29 million for housing since 2023.

A first look at Riverhead schools ’26-’27 budget: $218.9 M plan stays within tax cap: budget official The biggest drivers of spending increases in the coming year: special education, benefits, charter school tuition, Riverhead’s business official said.

The biggest drivers of spending increases in the coming year: special education, benefits, charter school tuition, Riverhead's business official said.

Opinion | Never a friend to the environment, Zeldin has been a ‘wrecking ball’ as chief of EPA Deregulatory actions taken by the EPA with Zeldin at the helm, including eliminating vehicle emissions standards, harm rather than protect the environment and put human health at risk: lawsuit.

Deregulatory actions taken by the EPA with Zeldin at the helm, including eliminating vehicle emissions standards, harm rather than protect the environment and put human health at risk: lawsuit.

Medical office’s on-street parking creates hazard, residents say A proposal to restrict parking on Northern Parkway off Roanoke Avenue in downtown Riverhead drew criticism from some neighboring residents who said parking restrictions alone would not address the…

A proposal to restrict parking on Northern Parkway off Roanoke Avenue in downtown Riverhead drew criticism from some neighboring residents who said parking restrictions alone would not address the source of the problem.

Riverhead Town Board meeting wrap: March 3 Here’s a rundown of actions taken by the Riverhead Town Board at its March 3 meeting.

Here's a rundown of actions taken by the Riverhead Town Board at its March 3 meeting.

Police seek help locating 18-year-old missing from Timothy Hill Ranch Riverhead Town police are asking for the public’s help locating Ky’ell Huertas McCoy, 18, who left the Timothy Hill Ranch in Riverhead without permission March 2, authorities said.

Riverhead Town police are asking for the public’s help locating Ky’ell Huertas McCoy, 18, who left the Timothy Hill Ranch in Riverhead without permission March 2, authorities said.

Meet L.I. Farm Bureau President Laurie McBride Laurie McBride of Mattituck is just the second woman to ever hold the position of Long Island Farm Bureau president. Read about her vision for the organization.

Laurie McBride of Mattituck is just the second woman to ever hold the position of Long Island Farm Bureau president. Read about her vision for the organization.

Record year for ELIH Auxiliary fundraising The Eastern Long Island Hospital Auxiliary, a volunteer group of nearly 100 members, donated a record $642,120 in 2025 to Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital.

The Eastern Long Island Hospital Auxiliary, a volunteer group of nearly 100 members, donated a record $642,120 in 2025 to Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital.

Golf cottages, take 2: Town Board responds to public pushback, revising proposed code change New ‘golf cottages’ proposal scales back cottage size, limits configuration, and rezones four golf courses from APZ to RA-80, to put them in a TDR receiving area.

New 'golf cottages' proposal scales back cottage size, limits configuration, and rezones four golf courses from APZ to RA-80, to put them in a TDR receiving area.

Pulaski Street snow removal Tuesday morning Riverhead Highway Superintendent Mike Zaleski said highway crews will be removing snow piles from Pulaski Street in Polish Town Tuesday morning, beginning at 7 a.m.

Riverhead Highway Superintendent Mike Zaleski said highway crews will be removing snow piles from Pulaski Street in Polish Town Tuesday morning, beginning at 7 a.m.

‘ICE Out’ vigil and march take place in Riverhead after operations by masked agents Friday After masked federal agents were active around Riverhead Friday, residents gathered for an “ICE Out” vigil, protest and march downtown this weekend.

After masked federal agents were active around Riverhead Friday, residents gathered for an “ICE Out” vigil, protest and march downtown this weekend.

"ICE Out" protest, Riverhead NY Feb. 28, 2026 YouTube video by RiverheadLOCAL

Video: The day after ICE and HSI operations and arrests in Riverhead, NY residents gathered for an ICE-OUT protest and march downtown. youtu.be/cHKnOUM0DYk

East End Food Hub reaches milestone with March reopening East End Food will begin welcoming the public back to its Riverhead Food Hub this month with workshops and markets, as work continues on its commercial kitchen.

After years of planning, fundraising and construction, East End Food will welcome the public back to its Riverhead hub in March.

America’s Boating Course to be offered at Riverhead library this spring The United States Power Squadrons will present “America’s Boating Course” beginning Saturday, April 25 at the Riverhead Free Library.

The United States Power Squadrons will present “America’s Boating Course” beginning Saturday, April 25 at the Riverhead Free Library.

The ‘I BIRD NY’ challenge begins March 1 The DEC’s annual “I BIRD NY Challenge” asks birders of all ages and experience levels to identify 10 wild bird species anywhere in New York State.

The DEC's annual “I BIRD NY Challenge” asks birders of all ages and experience levels to identify 10 wild bird species anywhere in New York State.

Latest real estate transfers Transfers of real estate in the Town of Riverhead and selected hamlets in the Town of Southampton. Here’s the latest report.

Transfers of real estate in the Town of Riverhead and selected hamlets in the Town of Southampton. Here's the latest report.