Proposed changes to New York’s State Environmental Quality Review Act, or SEQRA, dominated the discussion during State Sen. Anthony Palumbo’s annual “environmental roundtable” Monday in Riverhead.

Riverhead Police are asking for the public’s help locating 16-year-old Dante Tullon, who did not return to the Timothy Hill Ranch after arriving at Riverhead High School on Feb. 2, 2026.

The Riverhead Republican Committee last night voted to run Council Member Ken Rothwell for town supervisor in the November general election.

Dangerously cold wind chills of 15 to 20 degrees below zero are possible Saturday night into early Sunday morning, according to the National Weather Service.

The Town Board yesterday promoted Police Officer Matthew Suprina to the rank of sergeant. Here’s a rundown of actions taken by the board at its Feb. 3 meeting.

A 22-year-d Riverhead man drove drunk and crashed into two vehicles, one of them head on, injuring five others and himself, the DA said.

Police seek the public’s help to identify a man and woman accused of stealing merchandise from Marshalls and HomeGoods in Riverhead.

Riverhead police 2025 crime data show December declines in shoplifting, DWI and assault offenses. Here’s the full-year picture.

Herbert Arthur Young of Cutchogue died Jan. 19, 2026, at home. He was 96 years old.

A change to the Riverhead’s outlet zoning code two years ago, expanding allowed uses beyond manufacturers outlet stores, is bearing fruit at Tanger Outlets.

Marie Anna Madigan of Riverhead died Feb. 2, 2026, at Kanas Center for Hospice Care. She was 78 years old.