Riverhead, NY Local News, Events, and Information

Medford Mon. Aug 17 2026

Police Arrest 15, Impound 7 Vehicles Following Alleged Street Takeover in Medford

Police Arrest 15, Impound 7 Vehicles Following Alleged Street Takeover in Medford

Samantha Hespos Editor

Samantha Hespos Editor

Mount Sinai Mon. Aug 17 2026

A Call for Compassion: Working Toward a World Where Healthy, Adoptable Animals Are Not Euthanized for Lack of Space

A Call for Compassion: Working Toward a World Where Healthy, Adoptable Animals Are Not Euthanized for Lack of Space

Samantha Hespos Editor

Samantha Hespos Editor

Riverhead Weather: Monday August 17

High: 77°

Low: 69°

Wind: 11 MPH N

Chance of rain: 91%

Light rain, with a high of 77 and low of 69 degrees. Moderate rain for the morning, light rain for the afternoon, patchy rain nearby overnight.

Mount Sinai Mon. Aug 17 2026

Long Island Animal Rescuer John DeBacker Goes Where Others Can’t to Save Animals in Danger

A true animal hero

Samantha Hespos Editor

Samantha Hespos Editor

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Samantha Hespos Riverhead Public Notices and Press Releases - Mon. Jul 14 2025

CHIP WILLIFORD NAMED SUFFOLK COUNTY POET LAUREATE
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Mount Sinai Mon. Aug 17 2026

Long Island’s Cats Need Our Help: Shelters, Rescues and Volunteers Fight to Give Them a Second Chance

Long Island Kittens and Cats Need Your Help

Samantha Hespos Editor

Samantha Hespos Editor

Mount Sinai Mon. Aug 17 2026

Long Island Animal Shelters and Rescues: Where to Adopt, Foster, Volunteer and Help

Adopt don’t shop, fostering saves lives

Samantha Hespos Editor

Samantha Hespos Editor

Mount Sinai Mon. Aug 17 2026

🐾❤️ ADOPT, DON’T SHOP: GIVE A SHELTER PET A SECOND CHANCE ❤️🐾

Adopt don’t shop. Save lives!

Samantha Hespos Editor

Samantha Hespos Editor

Lake Grove Mon. Aug 17 2026

🛍️🎉 MORE NEW STORES ARE COMING TO SMITH HAVEN MALL IN LAKE GROVE! 🎉🛍️

🛍️🎉 MORE NEW STORES ARE COMING TO SMITH HAVEN MALL IN LAKE GROVE! 🎉🛍️

Samantha Hespos Editor

Samantha Hespos Editor

Smithtown Sat. Aug 15 2026

First Responders Rescue Man From Muddy Marsh at Sunken Meadow Creek

First Responders Rescue Man From Muddy Marsh at Sunken Meadow Creek Man reportedly became stuck while attempting to chase down a runaway dog

Samantha Hespos Editor

Samantha Hespos Editor

Middle Island Sat. Aug 15 2026

Nobody Starves on Long Island Makes Urgent Plea for Business Sponsor to Keep Its Mission Moving

Nobody Starves on Long Island Makes Urgent Plea for Business Sponsor to Keep Its Mission Moving

Samantha Hespos Editor

Nobody Starves on Long Island Makes Urgent Plea for Business Sponsor to Keep Its Mission Moving

Samantha Hespos Editor

Mount Sinai Sat. Aug 15 2026

Nobody Starves on Long Island: Helping Keep Pets Fed and Families Together

Nobody Starves on Long Island: Helping Keep Pets Fed and Families Together

Samantha Hespos Editor

Nobody Starves on Long Island: Helping Keep Pets Fed and Families Together

Samantha Hespos Editor

Mount Sinai Sat. Aug 15 2026

Popular Infant Car Seats Recalled Over Injury Risks: What Parents Need to Know

What you need to know

Samantha Hespos Editor

Samantha Hespos Editor

Smithtown Fri. Aug 14 2026

Large Smithtown Sinkhole Disrupts Traffic and Water Service

Large Smithtown Sinkhole Disrupts Traffic and Water Service

Samantha Hespos Editor

Large Smithtown Sinkhole Disrupts Traffic and Water Service

Samantha Hespos Editor

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