This week's letters to the editor feature your views on local, national and global politics and their effects on our North ...

Jeff Schaeffer and Kasandra Watkins-Schaeffer have been named the Riverhead News-Review's 2025 Businesspeople of the Year.

The town's America 250 committee invites the public to buy tickets to attend the event at the Long Island Aquarium's Sea Star ...

Susan E. Meade of Calverton died Jan. 8, 2026, at Acadia Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was 77 years old.

A Riverhead pedestrian was seriously injured Thursday night when struck by a car while crossing Old Country Road, police said ...

Riverhead Water District superintendent Frank Mancini has been named Riverhead News-Review's Public Servant of the Year.

Greater Calverton Civic Association president Toqui Terchun has been named Riverhead News-Review's 2025 Community Leader of ...

Eloise Florence Parker was born June 14, 1935, to the late Richard and Bunnie Parker, Sr. in Calverton. She went home to be with the Lord Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025, at home under hospice care in ...

Michael L. Piro of Calverton died at home Jan. 6, 2026. He was 63. Born in Germany Dec. 28, 1962, he was the son of Joseph and Helene (Heindel) Piro. He graduated Bellport High School, married Cynthia ...

Elizabeth “Sue” Tapfar, longtime Laurel resident, passed away at home on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026. She was 85 years old. Sue was ...

For his dedication to his schools as well as for the efficiency, empathy and ingenuity he brings, we have chosen Gary Karlson ...

Local community events throughout the North Fork area for the Jan. 8, 2026, print edition of the Riverhead News-Review.