Editorial: Maybe the tax cap is more than just a gimmick
In the four years since New York State adopted the 2 percent property tax cap, we’ve weighed in on its success from time to time. Mostly, it was to say it wouldn’t be — or hasn’t been — at all...
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Suffolk County Historical Society executive director leaving post
Suffolk County Historical Society executive director Kathy Curran addresses participants Saturday at the annual meeting of the Association of Suffolk County Historical Societies inRiverhead in...
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Police: Impaired driver’s father dies hours after Flanders crash
Police close off parts of Flanders Road where these two minivans collided, injuring four people. (Credit: Paul Squire) UPDATE, 7 A.M.: Southampton Police arrested a woman who they say crossed over...
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Herbs: 4 simple ways to use these common plants
New Suffolk herbalist Heather Cusack trims herbs last Thursday in a garden at Peconic Land Trust in Cutchogue. Ms. Cusack, who is currently leading community workshops about herbs, says the plants are...
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Help Wanted: Teacher’s aide, junior architect, painter
Looking for work? Check out the Times/Review classified section. Looking for work, or know someone who is? Times/Review classifieds offers local companies a place to advertise their job openings each...
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Questions arise over bleacher location, food truck purchase
New bleachers at the football field were placed over the old track at the high school. (Credit: Barbaraellen Koch) While most people were pleased to see new bleachers and a food truck pop up at...
View ArticleRiverhead Raceway: Controversy comes with Fortin’s victory
RIVERHEAD RACEWAY ROUNDUP A tranquil summer night of NASCAR Whelen All-American Series racing turned heated at the end of a 35-lap NASCAR Modified feature event Saturday at Riverhead Raceway when a...
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Former SWR administrator tapped to lead R.I. Dept. of Ed
Ken Wagner (Credit: NY Department of Education video image) A former principal and administrator in the Shoreham-Wading River School District, who rose through the ranks in the New York Education...
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Sports Desk: Early mornings are part of the deal for triathletes
Adrian Mackay of New York City, removing a shoe while riding his bike and preparing for the running phase, was the runner-up for the second year in a row. (Credit: Daniel De Mato) Despite not being a...
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Summer bible school camps seeing increased enrollment
(Credit: Nicole Smith) From sports camps at the Riverhead Recreation Department to interactive shark camps at the Long Island Aquarium, there are no shortage of ways kids can fill their weeks off...
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Controlled fires, brush clearing recommended in Flanders
John Pavacic, the executive director of the Central Pine Barrens Joint Planning and Policy Commission, gave a presentation Monday night. (Credit: Tim Gannon) A proposal to scale back underbrush and...
View ArticleCops: Man charged with burning girlfriend’s arm with cigar torch
A Wading River man was arrested Tuesday and charged with burning his girlfriend’s arm with a cigar torch, Riverhead Town police said. Charles Smith, 64, allegedly assaulted the victim in his home at...
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Walter accused of campaigning on town’s time
Councilmen Jim Wooten, John Dunleavy and Supervisor Sean Walter at a town board meeting last winter. (File photo: Barbaraellen Koch) Is it OK for a sitting supervisor to campaign during what would...
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Cops: Items likely stolen from Aquebogue restaurant
The Petulant Wino in Aquebogue was broken into early Tuesday morning, police said. (Credit: Randee Daddona, file) Someone entered an Aquebogue restaurant early Tuesday morning, possibly stealing items...
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Price of pedestrian bridge linking Riverside, downtown doubles
The proposed bridge will connect Riverside parkland with the downtown riverfront boardwalk. (Credit: Barbaraellen Koch, file) A proposed pedestrian crossing over the Peconic River, linking county...
View ArticleBaseball: All-state honor for SWR’s Morrell
The Mattituck High School baseball team enjoyed the most successful season since it started playing baseball in 1920. And now the awards are flowing in. The Tuckers, who went 27-1 and won the first...
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Fired elementary school principal files gender discrimination lawsuit
Patricia Nugent, a fired elementary school teacher from the Shoreham-Wading River School District, has sued the district. (Credit: Facebook) The Miller Avenue Elementary School principal who was fired...
View ArticleCops: Fugitive from California caught on Main Street
A woman who allegedly fled from California to escape drugs charges was caught in Riverhead Tuesday night, according to a Riverhead police news release. Melissa Ann Williams, 44, was stopped on East...
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Old schoolhouse newest addition at East End Arts
East Ends Arts education director Diane Giardi will be organizing activities at the schoolhouse building. (Credit: Barbaraellen Koch) East End Arts is getting a new addition from way back when. Fresh...
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Could Riverhead replicate Patchogue’s Alive After Five?
Riverhead BID officials are looking into staging an event like Patchogue’s popular “Alive After Five” series downtown. (Photo courtesy Michael White/GreaterPatchogue.com) Riverhead has long been...
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