In late teacher’s honor, reading program reaches local kids
When she died at age 59 in 2010, Carol Pufahl left a legacy that included a love not only of reading and writing, but of teaching essential skills. On last Friday, that legacy was put into action at...
View ArticleDA: Wading River woman stole jewelry from family
A Wading River woman allegedly stole more than $1,000 worth of jewelry from family members earlier this year, according to the Suffolk County District Attorney’s office. Jennifer Maier, 30, faces a...
View ArticleNew, upgraded facilities at Glenwood Village in Riverhead
Brian Stark looked around the new fitness center at Glenwood Village Wednesday and reflected on its past. “It was like working out in your father’s basement,” said Mr. Stark, the president of Stark...
View ArticleHealth Column: Local tick problems continue to worsen
Last summer, a homeowner in the Nassau Point section of Cutchogue did everything he could to protect himself from contracting a tick-borne illness. He sprayed his lawn with repellent three times and...
View ArticleSouthampton Blotter: Drunk driver faces two felony charges
A Westhampton Beach man was arrested Monday for drunk driving in Riverside, Southampton Town police said. Christopher Anderson, 21, was reportedly traveling north on Old Quogue Road around 1:50 a.m....
View ArticleUpdate: Jamesport’s Community Spelling Bee cancelled
Jamesport Meeting House officials have cancelled the annual Community Spelling Bee, which had been scheduled for Friday, May 13. On Monday, Jamesport Meeting House president Richard Wines said in a...
View ArticleFrom passion into profit, SWR student launches photography business
Like many others, Jordan Montenegro started her own business upon graduation. The catch is that the Wading River resident made her foray into professional photography with only a middle school...
View ArticleGirls Lacrosse: Riverhead closes in on first playoff berth
Riverhead will have to wait until another day to complete its quest of reaching the Suffolk County high school girls lacrosse playoffs for the first time. The Blue Waves came close to taking a giant...
View ArticleFeatured Letter: Parking meters downtown? No thanks
I recently read that someone had the bright idea of installing parking meters in downtown Riverhead. First, they should speak with the shopkeepers of downtown Port Jefferson where they’re likely to get...
View ArticleTrack & Field: Former Riverhead runner wins conference title
Former Riverhead track star Jacob Robinson earned his first career conference title with a victory in the 200-meter dash Friday at the Northeast-10 Track and Field Championships. Robinson, who runs...
View Article‘Fully engulfed’ fire put out near downtown apartments
A fire inside a painter’s van was put out by Riverhead firefighters this afternoon around 3:30 p.m. downtown. According to Riverhead police, the van at the River Pointe apartments was “fully engulfed...
View ArticleState picks Riverhead to kickoff ‘Talk2Prevent’ campaign
Governor Andrew Cuomo’s office decided to launch a statewide public awareness campaign in Riverhead called “Talk2Prevent” as state officials are impressed by the teamwork between the school district,...
View ArticleNo opposition voiced for historic district downtown
The last historic district proposed in Riverhead, on Main Road in Aquebogue, Jamesport and Laurel failed to gain ground over fears — real or imagined — that its institution would restrict property...
View ArticleSouthampton blotter: Driver gives fake name after car accident
A Riverhead man was arrested after he gave officers a fake name following a vehicle accident last Wednesday in Hampton Bays, Southampton Town police said. Kevin Santos, 22, was driving south on...
View ArticleA cappella festival in Greenport includes local student performers
You’ve likely seen the “Pitch Perfect” movies starring Anna Kendrick. But have you ever seen a live a cappella group in action? If not, this weekend is your chance. Greenport Village Trustee Doug...
View ArticleGirls Golf: Surprising Riverhead qualifies for county tournament
The Riverhead High School girls golf team is going places — most notably to the Section XI Championships. For the first time in the program’s eight-year history, Riverhead qualified for the Suffolk...
View ArticleBoys Lacrosse: Riverhead’s playoff hopes shot down by Sachem North
Riverhead had its heart set on making it to the playoffs, but Sachem North shot a flaming arrow right through it. Sachem North overcame a 5-1 deficit, scoring eight straight goals in a 9-6 Suffolk...
View ArticleAfter years of neglect, Bella is ready for adoption
When four-year-old Bella, a pitbull Terrier, was brought to Atlantic Coast Veterinary Specialists hospital in Bohemia at the end of January, she had a laceration around her neck so deep it was cutting...
View ArticleSoftball: New setup leaves Wildcats out of playoffs
You might say the Shoreham-Wading River High School softball team is playing with a chip on its shoulder these days. “I think so,” coach John King said. “They’ve come out every single game trying to...
View ArticleRiverhead candidates: Student programs, overcrowding and ‘politicking’ claims
Addressing ballooning student enrollment while enhancing programs under the tax cap and ensuring that administrators adhere to policies are top priorities for this year’s Riverhead school board...
View Article