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Riverhead seeks developers for ‘destination attraction’ at former science center site
Riverhead Town is issuing a request for proposals for the redevelopment and operation of ‘a destination attraction’ at 111 East Main Street on the west side of the town square.
Riverhead asks residents, businesses to report nor’easter damage
Riverhead Town officials are asking residents and business owners to self-report damage from the Sept. 26-27 nor’easter using a New York State online form to help document impacts and support…
Nor’easter doesn’t stop North Fork Breast Health Coalition’s 28th Annual 5K
Despite rainy, windy weather from a lingering nor’easter, a good crowd turned out Sunday for the North Fork Breast Health Coalition’s 28th annual 5K walk at Tanger Outlets in Riverhead.
Opinion | A first responder’s response: Riverhead officials twisted my words for political gain
A retired FDNY firefighter who lost 12 members of his firehouse on 9/11 shares his perspective on a Riverhead Town Hall clash and calls for ethical local leadership.
Riverhead’s top business official resigns four months after hiring
Colleen Card, hired as Riverhead’s assistant superintendent for business in May, has been appointed school business administrator by the Sag Harbor Union Free School District, effective Nov. 1.
Riverhead OKs $1.95 M offer for Long Island Science Center site
Riverhead Town’s acquisition of 111 E. Main Street moved forward Tuesday as the Town Board authorized a $1.95 million offer to The Place for Learning, the property’s owner and operator of the science…
Residents object to expansion of business uses on Roanoke Avenue
A proposed code change to allow personal service uses along Roanoke Avenue south of the traffic circle drew pushback from residents during a public hearing.
Air quality health advisory issued for Long Island, NYC Metro regions Friday
An air quality health advisory is in effect for Long Island and the NYC Metro regions until 11 p.m. Due to ground-level ozone.
Air quality health advisory issued for Long Island due to wildfire smoke
An air quality health advisory is in effect for Nassau and Suffolk counties until midnight tonight due to elevated levels of fine particulate pollution, according to the New York State Department of…
Opinion | Politicians work for donors and lobbyists, not the electorate
“Who do they work for?'” The answer is simply the person who backs their campaign with the biggest donation…
Rabid raccoon found in Manorville, Suffolk health department says
The Suffolk County Department of Health Services is reporting that a racoon found in Manorville has tested positive for rabies.
Air quality health advisory for ozone issued for Long Island on Thursday
An air quality health advisory has been issued for Nassau and Suffolk counties for Thursday, according to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
Air quality health advisory for ozone in effect Saturday
An air quality health advisory for ground-level ozone is in effect Saturday for Long Island and the New York City metro area, including Suffolk County, according to the New York State Department of…
Air quality health advisory for ozone in effect Frida
An air quality health advisory for ground-level ozone will be in effect Friday from 11 a.m.
Riverhead moves to condemn science center property
The Riverhead Town Board voted to adopt findings allowing eminent domain proceedings for 111 E. Main St., the planned Long Island Science Center site.
Opinion | What would seizing the science center’s Main Street property actually accomplish?
Why are local taxpayers being asked to spend public money to destroy a 30-year-old educational institution that has already served more than 375,000 children and families? Letter to the editor.
Opinion | When local businesses matter most
At a locally owned business, decisions are made right here, by people who know the customers by name and understand that a business is not just a line on a spreadsheet. It’s part of a community.
Eminent domain hearing on science center property turns contentious
Riverhead officials defended a proposed eminent domain taking of the Long Island Science Center property during a contentious public hearing Wednesday night.
Riverhead sets hearing on condemning science center building
A split Riverhead Town Board voted Tuesday to set a May 20 public hearing on the proposed condemnation of the Long Island Science Center’s long-vacant building.
Science Center’s last-minute bid fails as town advances acquisition of Main Street building
The Riverhead Town Board voted 3-2 to advance acquisition of the Long Island Science Center’s East Main Street building despite a last-minute 92-page submission from project supporters.
Science center pitches new plan; Riverhead eyes condemnation
LI Science Center representatives outlined a new phased plan for 111 E. Main St., but several Riverhead Town Board members remain skeptical as the town weighs eminent domain.
Riverhead may revive condemnation of L.I. Science Center building
Riverhead officials say time may be up for the long-delayed science center project, signaling readiness to revive condemnation of the Main Street building.