Riverhead, NY Local News, Events, and Information

Mount Sinai Tue. Aug 25 2026

Rare Deep Lunar Eclipse Coming Thursday Night: Long Islanders Could See Nearly the Entire Moon Disappear Into Earth’s Shadow

Samantha Hespos Editor

Stony Brook Tue. Aug 25 2026

From DC Stages to NYC Rooms: Comedian and Producer Alexx Starr Is Just Getting Started

Comedian & producer Alexx Starr talks Howard University roots, building comedy scenes in DC and NYC, and why finding your own voice matters most in stand-up.

Alyson Chadwick Long Island Daily News

From DC Stages to NYC Rooms: Comedian and Producer Alexx Starr Is Just Getting Started

Alyson Chadwick Long Island Daily News

Mount Sinai Mon. Aug 24 2026

What to do in Mount Sinai - Tuesday, Aug 25 - Monday, Aug 31

Check out our community calendar to find out what's happening this week.

Samantha Hespos Editor

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Samantha Hespos Riverhead Public Notices and Press Releases - Wed. Aug 19 2026

Suffolk DA: Four-Time Felony DWI Offender Detained by ICE After Allegedly Driving Despite Court Order
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Samantha Hespos Riverhead Public Notices and Press Releases - Wed. Aug 19 2026

Riverhead Building Supply Plans Acquisition of Contractor Express Assets
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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 24 2026

Your Mount Sinai weather forecast for Tuesday, Aug 25 - Saturday, Aug 29

What to expect when you step outside

Samantha Hespos Editor

Riverhead Mon. Aug 24 2026

Butterfly Effect Project Brings Back-to-School Support to Riverhead Families

More than 200 participants registered for the nonprofit’s Backpack & BBQ Giveaway aimed at helping local children prepare for the new school year

Samantha Hespos Editor

Calverton Sun. Aug 23 2026

🐾 HELP THEM FIND HOME: Dogs at Kent Animal Shelter Are Waiting for Their Forever Families

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Dix Hills Sun. Aug 23 2026

🐾 THE STORY IS OUT — NOW THE DIX HILLS CATS NEED LONG ISLAND TO STEP UP

Samantha Hespos Editor

Mount Sinai Sun. Aug 23 2026

🐾📰 EXCITING NEWS FROM LONG ISLAND DAILY NEWS — WE’RE GIVING LONG ISLAND’S ANIMALS A BIGGER VOICE! 📰🐾

Samantha Hespos Editor

Dix Hills Sun. Aug 23 2026

Small Rescue Steps Up as Effort Grows to Help Dozens of Cats in Dix Hills

Foster-based volunteers join neighbors on the ground, trapping cats and beginning the long process of determining which animals need TNR, rescue or other assistance

Samantha Hespos Editor

Dix Hills Sat. Aug 22 2026

Dozens of Cats Roaming Dix Hills After Eviction Spark Urgent Rescue Effort

Neighbors say an estimated 20 to 30 cats have appeared around Cascade Court, prompting calls for rescues, fosters and community assistance

Samantha Hespos Editor

Mount Sinai Sat. Aug 22 2026

As Cold Weather Approaches, A Simple Shelter Can Save an Outdoor Cat’s Life

Samantha Hespos Editor

Mount Sinai Fri. Aug 21 2026

Loving Paws Faces Urgent Need for Cat Food as Financial Strain Threatens Support for Suffolk County Colonies

Community help needed as soon as possible

Samantha Hespos Editor