Week in Review: Ten most read News-Review stories
Here are the 10 most read posts on riverheadnewsreview.com this week. To stay on top of breaking Riverhead news, follow @riverheadnews1 on Twitter. 1. Homicide, arson detectives investigating burned...
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Amityville man charged in Manorville homicide discovery, victim identified
An Amityville man has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with a burned body found in Manorville earlier this week. Bryan Rosales Mejia, 21, was charged with second-degree murder in...
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Pure North Fork offers locally sourced fare in casual atmosphere
Brian Curtin wanted Pure North Fork, the new restaurant he manages at Wading River’s Great Rock Golf Club, to stand apart from its predecessor. The golf course’s former restaurant, Blackwells, was a...
View ArticleTrick or Trot 5K scheduled on Halloween in Riverhead
Ever run a 5K in costume? This Halloween, there’ll be a perfect opportunity in Riverhead. The Riverhead Running Club, a booster for Riverhead’s cross country and track and field teams, is hosting its...
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Branding L.I. Wine: How the Wine Council is looking to shape the region’s image
What do you think of when you hear the term “Long Island wine?” Does it call to mind supple, sophisticated bottles of cabernet franc and merlot, or a crisp sauvignon blanc that pairs perfectly with...
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Children’s Museum of the East End coming back to Riverside
Last year the Children’s Museum of the East End came to Riverside to host classes with the help of grant funding. This year — even without the grant — they’re back. The Bridgehampton-based...
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Field Hockey: A hat trick from Fischetti carries SWR to victory
Brianna Fischetti darted onto the field for the start of the second half Monday when a voice yelled over to her. Her teammates were gathered in a huddle, ready to begin their final cheer after...
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Riverhead Town Board candidates square off at News-Review debate
Come January, the Riverhead Town Board is assured to have at least one new member for the first time in six years. On Monday night at Polish Hall, in a debate sponsored by the Riverhead News-Review...
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Riverside celebrates its (hoped-for) future at ‘Art at the Park’
Since the former Tire Craft property at the traffic circle in Riverside was purchased as parkland in 2002, it’s been basically unused by anyone, except for some carnival rides that were put there...
View ArticleCalverton bicyclist in critical condition after Medford crash
A Calverton man is in critical condition after police said he was hit while riding a bicycle in Medford this morning. According to Suffolk County Police, 29-year-old Julien Robinette was riding his...
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Girls Volleyball: Doorhy’s setting leads Tuckers over Monarchs
Glens Falls, N.Y., is the ultimate destination, and the Mattituck High School girls volleyball team is determined to show that there is more than one way to get there. Last year the Tuckers reached...
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7-Eleven in Flanders robbed early Tuesday morning
A masked man stole more than $500 in cash from the 7-Eleven on Flanders Road shortly after midnight on Tuesday, according to Southampton Town Police. Lt. Susan Ralph said the suspect entered the store...
View ArticleGirls varsity golf, kickline may be coming to SWR in 2016-17
Shoreham-Wading River High School is expected to expand its athletic program next year by offering more sporting opportunities for female students, including girls varsity golf and a kickline team....
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Riverhead Town Board candidates square off at News-Review debate
Come January, the Riverhead Town Board is assured to have at least one new member for the first time in six years. On Monday night at Polish Hall, in a debate sponsored by the Riverhead News-Review...
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Supervisor candidates trade barbs at News-Review debate
Taking on questions on everything from progress at EPCAL, downtown revitalization and town finances, the three candidates for Town Supervisor made their pitches for your vote at a Riverhead...
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Public hearings on tax cap, drone manufacturer
The Riverhead Town Board will hold public hearings on Luminati Aerospace’s proposal for a runway use agreement at EPCAL, and on a proposal to pierce the state’s two-percent tax cap, at its meeting on...
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Update: Second suspect in Manorville murder held without bail
Suffolk County Police arrested a second man and charged him with murder in relation to a body that was found burning in the Manorville woods last week. According to SCPD, 18-year-old Orlen...
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Cops: Woman assaulted man near Riverhead railroad station
A Riverhead woman was arrested for assault after allegedly cutting a homeless man on his hand with a box cutter Tuesday in front of the railroad station on Railroad Avenue, Riverhead Town police said....
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Will lease with Luminati bring high-tech back to EPCAL?
Should the town approve a plan to lease its eastern runway in Calverton for up to 30 years to an aerospace start-up? Or should it try to renegotiate with that start-up, which could blossom into a...
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Localized version of ‘War of the Worlds’ planned for Poe festival
The Edgar Allan Poe Festival is returning to downtown Riverhead this Halloween weekend and will have a few new features. The event will include a radio broadcast of Orson Welles’ “War of the Worlds”...
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