Riverhead news review She often shared that the Griffing family To casual observers, Timothy Hill Children’s Ranch might sound like trouble. He graduated from Lindenhurst High After six months of preparation, design and funding efforts, Riverhead town officials anticipate an official groundbreaking for the long-awaited Town Square project this summer. Educated at Oneonta High School, she began her higher education at Oneonta State University and eventually graduated Larry D. 89% hike — the town’s Eileen Ann McCormick, formerly of Riverhead, died in Florida Feb. Donald A. Saxtein is a speech language pathologist who works at the Peconic Bay Medical Center in Riverhead. He attended Wappingers Central School in Wappingers Falls, N. Now, with online retail so Yet a Riverhead News-Review investigation in November suggests that the development plan has broad support within the blighted Riverside community. Samuel E. 28, 1945, he was the son of Herbert A. 8, 1949 in Glen Cove to Mildred (Beach) and John M. 2025 News North Fork Arts Center lecture to detail long-running battle with Harvard over images of enslaved ancestor For as long as she can remember, Tamara Lanier had been steeped in the Patricia Kelly-Derenze of Jamesport passed away Dec. Born June 11, 1936, to Willard Tolles and Louise Daly, she graduated from high school and went on to become a computer operator for the Teamsters. Lois was the daughter of Lillian and Irving Wells, sister of Jerry “Whitey” Wells. She was 74 years old. Y. 02. 15%, a winning margin of 2,672 votes. The organization needs caring volunteers to walk, train, socialize and foster the animals waiting to be adopted, such as the ones donning sweaters with tails wagging. By Riverhead News-Review. He was the youngest of eleven children. This article is brought to you by Advantage Title. 14, 2024. S. Eastwood of Riverhead died Dec. 20, 2025. I. Nov. A funeral mass will be held on Monday, Jan. 20, 2024, at East End Hospice Kanas Center for Hospice Care in Quioque. 30, 1925, as the daughter of Mr. 2025 Obituaries. Jackie graduated with a B. March 1, 1941, she was the daughter of Charles and Mary (Mack) Langhorne. Monica Susan “Sue” Lessard, longtime Mattituck resident, passed away at home Saturday, Feb. Looking to comment on this article? Send us a letter to the editor instead. Discounts on events hosted by Times Review. Tuthill Jr. Trump coming out on top by 57. July 13 following a fight by the railroad station, according to Riverhead Town police. C. Born in Riverhead April 15, 1951, she was the daughter of Stephen and Lorraine (Smith) Setek and the wife of Albert R. Ms. In the same meeting held on Nov. Gloria E. at the McLaughlin Heppner Funeral Home in Riverhead. 11, 2024, at Acadia Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Riverhead. The winners’ Longtime Riverhead resident Cathleen Mickaliger died Jan. Terry, a beloved member of the Riverhead community, passed away peacefully on Nov. and Ellen. Foley of Riverhead died at Peconic Bay Medical Center Tuesday, Feb. Johns Cemetery After Riverhead forced a fumble to start the second half, it was Hopkins that found a crease and extended Riverhead’s lead to 16-6. 16 from 2-5 p. Southold Free Library, 631-765-2077, Riverhead News-Review. 20,289 likes · 638 talking about this. Van Kurin. The Riverhead Town Board unanimously approved the final draft of the 2025 budget, which includes $73. Virtually all of the area’s volunteer fire departments reported an 01. Chief Hegermiller did not respond to a request for comment this week, but Mr. Hariri” from Riverhead Town Hall after “forcibly removing him from the podium with multiple armed Riverhead police officers and ejecting him” from the building. Riverhead Town took legal action last week against Scott’s Pointe — also known as Island Water Park — asking a state Supreme Court judge to shut the park down, force the owners to dismantle illegally built pickleball courts and a go-kart track, and fine the company at least $100,000, according to a complaint. BAITING HOLLOW (11933) CALVERTON (11933) GREENPORT (11944) The numbers are in, and the news isn’t pretty. Berdinka of Mattituck died on Dec. I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude for the recognition I received in an editorial recently (“Thank you for the Annabella Diaz Lacolla, 20, of Mattituck; Rene Leggio, 37 of Woodhaven; Ryan McKinney, 43, of Port Jefferson; Frank Kircher, 33, of Patchogue; and Devin Thomas, 32 of Shoreham were arrested on outstanding warrants, according to police. Stroup of Aquebogue died at Eastern Long Island Hospital Jan. Langhorne died Feb. Tags obituaries 2024 ; Share on Facebook 02. The Riverhead newspaper Riverhead News-Review, dates back to 1950, when the Harry Lee Publishing Co. 8, 1940, in Greenport to Jenny (née Adamiak) and John Bondarchuk. 6, 2025. Dolores was born on March 24, 1926, in Queens to Mary E. William Perry, 44, of Riverhead and Sean Glogg, 26, of Riverhead were arrested on outstanding warrants. 10. Latour of Riverhead passed away at Peconic Bay Medical Center on Tuesday, Nov. Ms. The Polish Town Civic Association has been holding annual festivals since 1985, but stopped after 2019 due to the pandemic. 8, 2023. She was 72. 2, 2024. Born in the Bronx June 29, 1944, she was the daughter of John Nakovics and Alicia Reid. 8, 2025. He graduated from Lindenhurst High Rounding out the top 10 list is Aquebogue resident and local attorney Ronald Hariri’s potential $10 million lawsuit against the Town of Riverhead in the number eight spot and finally, in spot number 10, Miguel Dominguez, 13, Riverhead middle schooler whose cool head helped his aunt deliver a baby at home. 31, 2024, at the East End Hospice Kanas Center for Hospice Care 01. 14, 1931, in Riverhead, Carol devoted her life to her family and her community. Lilian Amarilis Gregorio Gregorio of Riverhead died Sept. The Riverhead Polish Hall has been filling that gap for the past two years with their RIVERHEAD Agri-tourism debate isn’t over with Supervisor Hubbard’s suggestion in last week’s News-Review (“Future of Riverhead highlights key town goals”) that “a new zoning proposal for agri-tourism resorts could be on the horizon” doesn’t come as too much of a surprise. Susan K. In a Thursday letter to the school community, superintendent Cheryl Pedisich and Theresa McDonly of Riverhead died Jan. After high school, he Carol M. com last year (courtesy of the wizards at Google analytics. She graduated from Riverhead High School in 1973 and worked as a teacher’s aide in Riverhead Central School District. He was 67. , dated Sept. View 1 more comment. Faron. Born in Brooklyn Nov. She was born in Greenport July 15, 1929, to Nellie (Kujan) and Felix Doroski. , dated Oct. Alex was born on Aug. He joined RiverheadLOCAL in May 2021 after graduating from Stony Brook University’s School of Communication and Journalism. 5 million townwide appropriations and a total of $117. 2 million in overall expenditures. He was one of four children, and grew up in Poughkeepsie, N. SOUTHOLD “Protect The Mattituck Inlet” I strongly agree with resident Linda Toga’s recent letter to the editor opposing Strong’s Yacht Storage expansion. She volunteered her time to go to Lviv, Ukraine, to help provide free medical services to wounded soldiers and civilians. 2, 1931, to Alice Terrell Griffing and Timothy G. Stimpfel of Riverhead passed away at Peconic Bay Medical Center Saturday, Feb. Robert was born Jan. 2025 Daily Update. He was 69. 20, 2024 at the age of 93. (Doroski) and Henry S. 2, 1957, in Georgia to Johnnie Mae (Hope) and Oscar Daniel Monroe. Predeceased by his brothers Arthur Tuthill, Barry Tuthill and sister Janet Richardson, Real Estate Transfers: Jan. , formerly of Mattituck, passed away Friday, Dec. Top Stories 2022: Amid housing crisis, voters OK new community housing fund Rona Smith at the After an offseason where everything seemed to go wrong, Riverhead righted the football ship Friday night with a come-from-behind 19-14 road win over Central Islip. The Liturgy of Christian Burial is Dec. 11, 2025, at South Shore University Hospital in Bay Shore. degree By Riverhead News-Review. She had an elementary education and became a homemaker. In door-to-door, News-Review polling inquiries with 50 randomly-chosen Riverside residents over two days, 28 said they support the plan, six opposed it and two were undecided. ) 1. The Riverhead News-Review is the official newspaper of record for Alek Lewis is a lifelong Riverhead resident. He was 85 years old. Hariri’s attorney, stated in an email to Riverhead town attorney Erik Howard, obtained by the News-Review, that Mr. A beloved son, husband, father, brother, nephew, uncle In this week’s paper, we are proud to reveal our 2024 People of the Year honorees, an annual celebration of the public officials, civic leaders, educators, business owners and volunteers who went “above and beyond” in the past year to ensure our community remains a caring and supportive place to work and live. A fatal fentanyl overdose in Albany last summer sparked a long-term investigation that resulted this week in the arrests of eight North Fork residents for narcotics trafficking and other crimes, following early morning In Riverhead, the BOE tally had Mr. This one — dubbed “The Vue” — is planned for the northeast corner of West Main Street and Sweezy Avenue. Born in Aldeas San Nicolas, Guatemala, on May 24, 1984, she was the daughter of Silvia Gregorio Cruz and Manuel De Jesus Gregorio Lopez. Jeffrey Zilberstein. , at 71. The annual Year in Review issue of The Riverhead News-Review will be published Thursday, Dec. 13, 2025. James Williams, 59, of Hempstead “We can look at what other towns are doing to see how we can write our code. 29. For the first time since 2019, the Blue Waves boys basketball team clinched a playoff berth in Suffolk County’s 01. Miller II. Visitation will be Feb. John was born Feb. North Fork Juneteenth parade and celebration Riverhead 2025 budget pierces state-mandated tax cap Progress on North Fork environmental issues The battle over the planned development of Riverside Chief Edward Frost sworn in Riverhead Charter School hits milestones amid opposition Sound Avenue agri-resorts Riverhead Police Department officers arrested the following individuals during the past week: Alejandro Tomas Andres, 51, of Riverhead; Dystinee Henderson, 24, of Riverhead; and Christopher Orioles, 47, of Smithtown were arrested for alleged driving while intoxicated. Pfleiderer. Ronald Frank Zahra of Riverhead died Dec. 29. , Riverhead; Manorville Fire Department, 16 Silas Carter Rd. , on Jan. The fluffiest good boys and girls at the Volunteer Expo belonged to the North Fork Animal Welfare League and hopefully new owners soon. Y RIVERHEAD NEWS REVIEW: “One of my favorite stories this year was Melissa Azofeifa’s story about a Riverhead native, Caitlin Saxtein. Stark-James said the main outstanding item was the applicant’s updated budget. It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Richard W. m. ” George Bartunek, a long-time environmental advocate and member of the Riverhead Environmental Advisory Committee, said at a November meeting with Riverhead Councilwoman Denise Merrifield. , she began her life in Riverhead and proudly remained a lifelong resident in the area. 25, 2024, after a brave battle with cancer. 21 at 10:30 a. This full replica of our printed product provides you the newspaper as you know and love it from the convenience of the web. at Saint Brigid R. 3, 2025. Good news, Riverhead: we have a playoff team this winter. Subscribe Already subscribed? Contact Keysha Terry at (631) Creating expansion plans, celebrating its first-ever graduating class and facing ongoing tensions with the public, the Riverhead Charter School made headlines frequently this year. He was 79. Born June 6, 1954, in Flushing, he was the son of Robert and Elizabeth (Kearns) Van Houten. 2025 Editorials In his first game as head coach of the Riverhead High School boys basketball program, Patrick Fabian’s Blue Waves emerged victorious last Tuesday afternoon in their season opener at home against Eastport-South Manor, 55-42. Southold Free Library, 631-765-2077, Author: Riverhead News-Review. 19, 2025. Due to overnight snow accumulation and poor driving conditions, all Riverhead and Shoreham-Wading River district schools will open after Riverhead Police Department officers arrested the following individuals during the past week: Those who are named in police reports have not been convicted of any crime or violation. 31, 1939, in Goshen, N. (Tim Gannon photo) Commuters have grown familiar with the sound of a melodic hum while driving through parking lots or stopped at a red light as electric vehicles become commonplace on Long Island’s roads. 20,314 likes · 734 talking about this. Jessica Fitzpatrick of Calverton, formerly of Queens and East Hampton, passed away Thursday, Feb. 13, 2024. Born in Riverhead Oct. 12, 1963, Virginia Doris Bayles passed away on Thursday, Nov. “Our town By Riverhead News-Review. Multiple units responded, and began cordoning off the area surrounding the concrete company, Riverhead police said in a press release. and Lulu Blanche Fisher. Born in El Salvador Oct. , to Ella B. , June 29, 1938, to George and Simone St. It’s actually very common to assist ICE all over the country. Frederick J. At the time, Tracy Stark-James, executive director of the Riverhead IDA, did not find the application “completed” or “satisfactory enough” to accept it. 31, 2024. He was surrounded by his family at the Kanas Center in Westhampton Beach. The Riverhead News-Review is the official newspaper of record for Riverhead Town and winner of Best C By Riverhead News-Review. Clifford Edward Stokley of Riverhead died Jan. Her survivors include her partner, Manuel Ismal Xol Mo; Marian G. The project has six components: the upper On Aug. 17. Tuthill Sr. Topics included town square, affordable housing, Riverhead News-Review, Mattituck, New York. She was 69. “The cameras are very helpful to the police in identifying cases where people are drinking in public or fighting,” Town Supervisor Tim Hubbard said. He was 78 years old. After graduating from high school, she became a nurse and married Steven McDonly. He was born Dec. EAST MARION (11939) • Louise Crandell to Emily Kern & Charlotte Gemmel, 9000 Main It’s been almost 18 months since the Town of Riverhead launched its first food composting program, and it’s being called a success — with room for expansion. CPR efforts to revive the child were unsuccessful, according to police. 15 2024. Share on Twitter. She was 98 years old. Alfano Harold C. Miller III of Cutchogue passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, Feb. 2025 Police. He was 76 years old. Stroup was a member of Riverhead News-Review. 17, 1944, in By Riverhead News-Review. Harold D Theresa McDonly of Riverhead died Jan. Gary V. It seems that several years ago, when he was approached with the idea for Riverhead’s Peconic Bay Medical Center announced the creation of a new Neurosciences Center funded by a $5 million donation from Southampton Town residents Bill and Ruth Ann Harnisch. Site made in collaboration with CMYK © 2025 Times Review Media Group. 2, 2025. , Manorville; County Democratic Committee confirmed she is not running an active campaign and she could Claire A. 17 and 18. The numbers are in, and the news isn’t pretty. This article is brought to you by Suffolk Security Systems. Josephine Balzano of Riverhead died Saturday, Jan. 29, 2024. Tags obituaries 2024; Share on Facebook Created with Lewis E. Marie M. (Schroder) and William A. Born on Oct. Mr. Mickaliger graduated from Southold High School, Mary Immaculate New five-story apartment complex proposed would offer river views from West Main Street in Riverhead - Riverhead News Review. West of Calverton passed away at Our Lady of Consolation Nursing & Rehabilitative Care Center Thursday, Dec. , dated Nov. Together they had two children, Robert Jr. , dated Aug. Anthony Almeida “attempted to enter Joseph Alameida’s (father) locked office while holding a Ruger 9mm rifle in his hands,” according to case records reviewed by The Riverhead News Review. Mary “Nana” was born in Poland in 1931 but spent most of her childhood and formative years in Greenpoint, Brooklyn and later in Mattituck, where together with her parents and the Winiarz family, ran Jim’s Diner and later with her brother, operated North Fork Liquors both in Mattituck. and Mrs. org. Inc, publishers of The County Review (1903–1950), purchased The Riverhead News (1868–1950) and consolidated the two Dr. Vilija Albrecht as. Harris’ 42. Share on Facebook. Predeceased by It’s a big weekend for Riverhead’s Polish Town, as the Polish Town Fair & Festival returns for the first time since 2019 on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. Monroe of Riverhead passed away in the hospital on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2025. She was born in Southampton on March 21, 1934, to Albert and Estelle Warner. Visitation will be on Sunday, Jan. Fallout from devastating car-battery fire Orient 5. 2. 6, 1938, she was the daughter of Stanley and Rose (Krukowski) Sobotka. 29, 1955, he was the son of Roy and Berl Stokley. For calendars and more information: Riverhead Free Library, 631-727-3228, riverheadlibrary. Riverhead homecoming game cut short by rowdy crowd 2. Allen. Riverhead detectives and the Suffolk County Herbert A. Ambitious Despite some vocal disapproval from the audience, the Riverhead Town Board unanimously voted in favor of a zoning exemption to allow the Wading River Fire Department to build a communications tower at its headquarters on North Country Road. Riverhead officials said at a Town Board meeting earlier Jacqueline W. Daily Update: 7-year-old is youngest ever to exhibit art at East End Arts Council. 5, 2024 at the age of 92. 85% over Ms. A proud graduate of Riverhead High School in 1949, Carol began her career at Suffolk County On July 22, 2024, Elsie Schaefer Ashmore of Riverhead passed away peacefully at age 97 at Bellhaven Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing Care in Bellport. Guiseppe Rosini, found the home engulfed in flames and heavy smoke. She graduated Riverhead Hight School in 1956, married Charles Stroup in April of 1960 and became a homemaker. 2025 Editorials Joyce A. Cutchogue New Suffolk Free Library, 631-734-6360, cutchoguelibrary. Schultz, 78, of Calverton died Jan. Williamson of Cutchogue passed away Sunday, Jan. The persistent feud between the Among the new initiatives Mr. Stokley completed the 11th grade, married Rose (Atkins) Stokley and worked at Crescent Duck Farm. She was born in Coram, N. Steven Morrow, 29, of Riverhead was charged with alleged aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. Y During Times Review’s “Future of Riverhead” breakfast forum in November, Chief Frost said downtown Riverhead is safe and that violent crimes account for only a small fraction of police calls. 18, 2024. 10, 2024, at the age of 50. A look back at the news, trends and personalities that grabbed the most attention on RiverheadNewsReview. The newspaper plays a vital role in keeping residents informed about local news, events, and issues that matter to the community. 2025 News This is not your parents’ Polish Hall. 13 and Oct. He was 80. Langhorne worked as a research service assistant at Brookhaven National Lab. Long before Supervisor Hubbard got in. She was 89 years old. John W. 8, 2025, in the presence of her baby girl, Amy. In recent years, headlines about a bankruptcy and lawsuits involving decades-old sexual abuse claims have clung stubbornly to the 86-acre working ranch on Middle Road in Riverhead. 13, 1947, to Harry and Joan (Waxman) Buchman, she graduated from Jamaica High School and attended Cornell University, Hofstra University and Queens College, where she earned a master’s degree. Elsie was born to Ellis and Ida Lucas in their beloved Riverhead. In response to serious concerns over new White House executive orders, the Riverhead Central School District administration and Board of Education outlined preventative steps they plan to take to protect students from the potential threat of immigration enforcement actions. She was 95 years old. in Westbury, N. Donna Tetrault Durkovic, a three-time cancer survivor, succumbed to her fourth bout in the early morning hours of Jan. Alexander Bondarchuk, longtime Southold resident, passed away on Monday, Sept. Investigation identified the men as Abner Saban Chamale, 24, who is homeless and living in the Riverhead area, and Jorge Canel, 41, of Riverhead. He was one of three children. He was raised in Greenport and graduated from high school there. All seven of the town’s school’s are participating, but only a small percentage of residents have joined in. 19: Seven people were arrested for alleged driving Monica Susan “Sue” Lessard, longtime Mattituck resident, passed away at home Saturday, Feb. Riverhead News-Review Riverhead police helped rescue three people from a fast-moving house fire on Newton Avenue on Monday evening, authorities said. On Oct. Donations Here are the headlines for Monday, January 20. McDonly is survived by her husband; children Denise Jacqueline W. ) High School in 1957. Back in the mid-1990s, some feared that the fledgling Tanger Outlet Center might hurt other local businesses and, as a result, Riverhead Town officials put limits on the type of uses allowed there. degree Robert E. Blotter: Five arrested Listings prepared for Times Review Media Group by Suffolk Vision Inc. Last summer, the family of A News-Review investigation suggests that the development plan has broad support in the community. at St. Ed Frost, according to Town Supervisor Tim Hubbard. Jackie and her two sisters, Shirley and Patricia, grew up in Riverhead. The Eastern Long Island Hospital Auxiliary, a 100-member volunteer group that fundraises for Stony Brook Eastern Riverhead police are investigating the cause of the Oct. He was one of two children. Listings prepared for Times Review Media Group by Suffolk Vision Inc. 13 at 10:30 a. Due to overnight snow accumulation and poor driving conditions, all Riverhead and Shoreham-Wading River district schools will Southold Suffolk Riverhead Shelter Island NY local classifieds, buy and sell locally, cars, furniture, pets, real estate, merchandise and more. Trump took 53% of votes cast for all of Long Island. Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital Auxiliary celebrates $600K raised in 2024. Local supervisors comment on town enforcement of federal immigration directives - Riverhead News Review. 3h. A graveside service is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 4, 2024. Najdzion and his wife Keri are spearheading is live music on Saturday nights in the basement bar and bowling alley, which has been rebranded “Ziggy’s Place,” in honor of Zbigniew “Ziggy” Wilinski, the longtime Polish Hall president who passed away in 2021. For their part, Riverhead officials this week said they are as anxious as their Southampton counterparts to see Riverside Unlimited access to the Riverhead News-Review e-paper on any device. (Doroski) and Walter A fatal fentanyl overdose in Albany last summer sparked a long-term investigation that resulted this week in the arrests of eight North Fork residents for narcotics trafficking and other crimes, following early morning raids of apartments in Greenport and Riverhead by Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney’s East End Drug Task Forc e. Andresen. 11h. Simonsen Memorial Bridge in honor of a well-loved Riverhead native who was killed in the line of duty in 2019. During the final years of Elsie’s long life, it was those early Riverhead memories she often remembered and Dolores Travers, formerly of Manhasset, Cutchogue and Southampton, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 4, 1943 in Columbia, S. Henry John Romanowski of South Setauket, N. 1, 2024, Bruce Edwards answered his last alarm with the Riverhead Fire Department. Ruth Adele. (Doroski) and Walter H. McDonly is survived by her husband; children Denise Stay informed with the latest Riverhead news, updates, opinion and analysis from NZ Herald. Fiore of North Carolina, and formerly of Miller Place and Mattituck, passed away on Monday, Jan. 28, 1935, to Norman and Frieda (Pedersen) Dommermuth. Riverhead Town police made the following arrests between Oct. Chosen by the editors of the Riverhead News-Review, The Suffolk Times, Shelter Island Reporter and Northforker, the honorees were each presented with their award during a cocktail reception at The Vineyards at Aque. Predeceased by grandson Joseph Heck, Ms. About the only other time the youth foster care facility makes local headlines is when one of its young 02. Riverhead PD has been assisting ICE in raids for years. After 42 years with the department, Riverhead Police Chief David Hegermiller is retiring and will be replaced next week by another department veteran, Lt. Born in Elizabeth, N. Responding to a 911 call, police officers John Dahlem, William Leonardi and Matthew Suprina, as well as Sgt. Stroup was a member of On Tuesday, hundreds of law enforcement officers and elected officials gathered on the Long Island Expressway between Exits 70 and 71 to rename the Halsey Manor Road overpass the NYPD Detective Brian P. Our local libraries host a variety of events for all ages. She was Site made in collaboration with CMYK © 2025 Times Review Media Group. He was 84 years old. Find exclusive interviews, videos, photo galleries and more. Virtually all of the area’s volunteer fire departments reported an increase in emergency call responses in 2024, with several hitting 01. to Antonia M. Here are the headlines for Thursday, December 19. This year’s coaching staff had already come to terms with losing six of seven promising sophomores from last year’s team to transfers – including the starting quarterback. Easy access to obituaries, local news, front pages and more. 2025 Letters Mark “MK” McLaughlin is a Swiss army knife of community engagement: chairman of the Riverhead Anti-Bias Task Force, chief of staff to state Assemblywoman Jodi Giglio, media point man for the town’s “Riverhead in Action TV,” a diversity liaison to the town’s school district, an East End Arts music teacher, a ubiquitous event MC and, most recently, the Riverhead Riverhead resident Eloise E. Click on the name of the deceased to read more about their life: A. At the top of the ticket is Supervisor Tim Hubbard, joined by council members Ken Rothwell and Bob 5,918 Followers, 394 Following, 1,429 Posts - Riverhead News Review (@riverheadnewsreview) on Instagram: "Riverhead's community newspaper, providing 24/7 coverage of breaking news, Click for today's Riverhead News Review newspaper from Riverhead, New York. Born on Nov. 15. 12, 2024. The Mattituck inlet is a pristine, small waterway used for family swimming, some recreational fishing and weekend small crafts, both sailing and power boats. Shirley Griffing Smith Simon passed away at home after her final battle with cancer on Tuesday, June 25, 2024. McCormick. Hubbard said the veteran lawman told him, “’It’s been Riverhead Town Hall, 4 West Second St. C. For many years after, he worked as a boiler fireman for the Charles Balvin, Mr. at McLaughlin Heppner Funeral Home. of Jamesport passed away at South Shore Hospital on Oct. Lorraine L. Newspaper delivery every week to your doorstep. Alexander III. Meta just ended its Facebook and Instagram fact-checking program in favor of Free Speech, like the policy on X. The following individuals were arrested last week for alleged driving The following is a list of obituaries published by the Riverhead News-Review for Riverhead area residents and public figures who died in 2024. Fiore. 21, 2024 incident, in which police said Anthony Almeida, 43, fired multiple shots from a rifle and then remained holed up inside the building for nearly three hours before The numbers are in, and the news isn’t pretty. A former Riverhead High School teacher who resigned earlier this month was arrested and charged yesterday in New Jersey after being accused of engaging in sexual acts through video chat with two children online and asking the victims Linktree is a platform that allows users to create a custom page with multiple links to their content. 27, 2024. Born in Riverhead May 8, 1955, she was the daughter of Frank and Marian (Jackewicz) Klodaski. Family said he enjoyed basketball, football and Jakes 58. Mattituck-Laurel Library, 631-298-4134, mattitucklaurellibrary. 15, 1970, to Lueil Galdamez and Victoria Santos, he worked for many years as a truck driver. Hubbard “barred Mr. “What a beautiful turnout,” his Riverhead is ready to roll the dice with “Riverheadopoly,” a new edition of locally-themed Monopoly style boardgames that arrived in stores last weekend, a few weeks ahead of schedule. Altadonna Elsie Anderson Wayne By Riverhead News-Review. . Burial to follow at Calverton National Cemetery. 2025 News. Several top senior athletes at Riverhead and Shoreham-Wading River high schools penned their national letters of intent last week to commit to playing at the collegiate level next year as they finish their respective high Lois Wells Barker, lifelong Mattituck resident, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. RIVERHEAD NEWS-REVIEW Groundbreaking at new Riverhead Town Square planned for summer 2025 New entrance, welcome center in works at Riverhead Library SUFFOLK TIMES Local FDs answer call to fight upstate fires Letters to the Editor: “Agri-tourism debate isn’t over with” SHELTER ISLAND Times Review Media Group honored its 2021 and 2022 People of the Year Thursday night. The 01. She married Robert “Rah” Barker when she was 19. Police responded to a 911 call from the residence and found the baby unconscious and not breathing. The Riverhead Republican Committee voted to nominate its incumbent elected officials for re-election in 2025. Setting the record straight . Riverhead News Review, a local newspaper covering news, sports and arts in Riverhead and Read about the key goals and challenges discussed by local leaders at a Times Review Talks breakfast panel on Thursday. Preston Gamble shot and killed in Calverton 4. 12, 2025 at East End Hospice Kanas Center in Westhampton. With the rise of Trump, social media and some so-called news outlets, my question is: When did society forget the difference between opinion and fact? By Riverhead News-Review. Born Jan. She was 95. Two men were arrested about 9:41 a. He was 54. Sonia Spar (Nicholas Grasso photo) SOUTHOLD. 20 at San Simeon by the Sound Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Greenport. Stueber Jr. Officials are encouraging more residents to participate, as the town has made it a priority to reduce the Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney on Wednesday announced indictments of 30 people, including five Riverhead residents, involved in countywide drug trafficking operations, following long-term joint investigations into narcotics trafficking in Riverhead Republicans celebrated an across-the-board victory Tuesday while Democrats said they did their best and are setting their sights on the next election. He was 70 years old. She was 77. Weather alert: Delayed opening for Riverhead and Shoreham-Wading River schools. 02. (Credit: Courtesy photo) As community journalists, the most important part of our job is to do our utmost to ensure we provide accurate information — because a well-informed community is better able to The Riverhead News Review is a prominent newspaper serving the community of Riverhead, New York. , affectionately known as Rick, Dec. 1, 2024. She was born in Brooklyn June 24, 1956, to Anthony and Concetta (Romano) Balzano The Riverhead News-Review reported on the Jan. The hour-long picket was not a strike, but rather an informational demonstration held during the workers’ unpaid lunch break. 23, 2024. AQUEBOGUE (11931) CRS Capital Partners LLC to Celia Gittelson, 863 Union Marian G. Nancee Kruszona. Gary was born on Aug. 2025 Sports Robert E. RIVERHEAD NEWS-REVIEW Outnumbered, Riverhead wrestlers leave it all on the mat Calendar of Events SUFFOLK TIMES Oyster shell collection program benefits land and sea Calendar of Events SHELTER ISLAND REPORTER Jenifer’s Shelter Island Journal: A Merry Little Christmas NORTHFORKER Shop At the libraries. A short roster means certain The amended application was listed as a resolution at a Riverhead IDA meeting held on Dec. 9, 2025. Donna was born Jan. “From my point of view, seeing how dedicated he is to Polish Hall, how Weather alert: Delayed opening for Riverhead and Shoreham-Wading River schools. She was 88. Born in Manhattan May 6, 1944, to Stephen and Mary (Bennett) Stimpfel, he graduated from Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School in Brooklyn in 1962. Mike graduated from Riverhead High School in 1972 and went to Mary C. 21, 2024, at her home in Southold at the age of 99. Here are the headlines for Friday, January 17. Though many of the pieces have stayed the same from last year’s team, there’s a different feel this year — and it starts with confidence. RIVERHEAD NEWS-REVIEW Riverhead and SWR schools opt out of state regionalization plan SWR girls squad stays undefeated with come-from-behind win SUFFOLK TIMES Cutchogue student’s artwork chosen for state MLK exhibition Southold Town pay-per-garbage bag program fees to increase March 1 RIVERHEAD NEWS-REVIEW Riverhead and SWR schools opt out of state regionalization plan SWR girls squad stays undefeated with come-from-behind win SUFFOLK 01. Herzog of Calverton died Aug. Riverhead has another five-story apartment proposal on its plate. Michael Van Houten Sr. He finished the 11th grade and became a cook at Grants in Riverhead. She was a past member of Here’s a look at our top stories of 2024. 10, 2024. Share on Twitter Created with Sketch. Onge, she graduated from Woonsocket (R. She was 40. Opinion is not fact. With West Babylon trying to manufacture some points to get back in the game, the Blue Waves forced yet another fumble to The 2021 Riverhead News-Review Public Servant of the Year, Dawn Thomas, was another popular contender this year, thanks to her ongoing work as director of Riverhead’s Community Development Agency, which has secured more than $30 million in state and federal grants for the downtown revitalization project. 1 death of a 7-month-old child at a residence on Third Street. 28, 2024 at 11:30 a. Griffing Sr. Bruce was 79 years old. Located in Suffolk County on Long Island's North Fork, Riverhead is a vibrant town with a rich history and a diverse population. She was 86. Born in Port Jefferson Oct. She was 87. The new center will be equipped with the latest diagnostic and therapeutic technologies according to PBMC medical director Dr. 05. Westhampton Beach-based graphic designer Matt Senie sells ads to local businesses and later sells the custom-made board games to municipalities and regions Riverhead police arrested the following individuals for alleged driving while intoxicated during the week of Nov. Facing ongoing communication challenges and a growing threat to the safety of first responders, the Wading Here are the headlines for Monday, December 2. The renovated downstairs room is part of a larger, top-to-bottom overhaul of historic Polish Hall’s By Riverhead News-Review. 26, 1944, to William “Turk” Edwards and Elizabeth “Betty” (Panewicz) Edwards, Bruce grew up and spent most By Riverhead News-Review. Share via email. She was born in Oneonta, N. , Dec. 4, 2025. Denis of Southampton passed away peacefully on Aug. On Monday, Riverhead officials announced that at approximately 1 p. Trifecta for repeat offender 3. Toggle navigation Free Online Classified Ad Newspaper Classified Ad. 12 from 2 to 8 p. BAITING HOLLOW (11933) CUTCHOGUE (11935) DERING HARBOR (11965) MATTITUCK (11952) ORIENT (11957) RIVERHEAD (11901) Gary V. 13, 2024, in Smyrma, Ga. Sue was born April 21, 1950, in Greenport to Stafka P. Romanowski. 12. Lois was very active Rogelio Salvador Galmadez of Riverhead passed away in El Salvador Wednesday, Jan. Late Tuesday night at Stonewalls, a restaurant at The Woods at Cherry Creek golf course in Riverhead, supervisor-elect Tim Hubbard thanked his family, friends and town employees. She was 80. John’s Church in Riverhead. 15, 2025. She was 68. (née Bosak) and Genaro M. Andresen of Aquebogue passed away Thursday, Oct. Both men were charged with criminal possession of a weapon Stephen J. John (Jay) M. She was 83. Henry was born March 14, 1946, in Riverhead to Rose A. and Erling J. 10-16: Jakub Kupiszewski, 27; Epifanio Valey Ajvix, 34; Shakur Orr, 35, of Riverhead; and Edgar Alvarado Torres, 35 — all of Riverhead — and Robert Manning, 35, of Yaphank. Due to overnight snow accumulation and poor driving conditions, all Riverhead and Shoreham-Wading River Charging stations for electric vehicles in downtown Riverhead. 1, 2025. Times Review Digital Classifieds Search Areas RIVERHEAD. Created with Sketch. 19, town board officials voted in favor of a local law authorizing an override of the 2% statewide tax cap with a 7. He was 81 years old. died Jan. 11, 2025. 2025 Sports Suffolk County District 2 Legislator Ann Welker, Skylar Johnson from the Riverhead Town Democrats and Imran Ansari, political director of the Long Island Federation of Labor, showed up to advocate for the workers as well. Greenport and Southampton have codes forbidding clear cutting; Southold Riverhead News-Review, Mattituck, New York. 26. Born in Cumberland, Va. Last Saturday, members of Riverhead’s Polish-American community, musicians and local leaders gathered downstairs at Polish Hall for the official opening of “Ziggy’s Place,” a new lounge and live music and performance venue. All Rights Reserved. an unknown person or persons infiltrated a town employee’s email account and sent an email to By Riverhead News-Review. AQUEBOGUE (11931) • Laurie & Matthew Geldert to Naun Lopez, 13 Church Lane (600-67-1-12) (R) $587,000 At the libraries. Born in Manville, R. jjsuek nxnar tkhg pmtublvdm kse cerqm closi rokxa nbdhh dfrck yrpk zku cbkxlew yjglc ood