🌱 Patch AM: How new federal money will change Riverhead’s police fleet and Pulaski Street

Hello Riverhead! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How new federal money will change Riverhead's police fleet and Pulaski Street
• See what Riverhead homes and land just sold—and for how much

Also on today's calendar: Hampton Vintage- Luxury Marketplace and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: A t-storm in the afternoon, with a high of 79 and low of 59 degrees.
• Monday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 80, low: 57.
• Tuesday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 78 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Riverhead gets $630K from LaLota for police vehicles and Brownfield remediation project (timesreview.com) — Riverhead is receiving $630,000 in federal funding to buy four new police vehicles and clean up a long-contaminated Pulaski Street brownfield site, supporting both public safety and water quality. Officials say the remediation will clear a major obstacle to downtown revitalization, while recent additional funding is extending public water to Calverton homes with contaminated wells.
   

• Shelter Island Reporter Real Estate Transfers: Aug. 21, 2026 (timesreview.com) — Several Riverhead properties changed hands in June, including homes on Sound Shore Road, Willow Pond Drive, Pebble Beach Path, and Summerfield Lane South, plus a Main Road parcel sold to the Suffolk County Water Authority. These sales, ranging from $250,000 to just over $1 million, offer a snapshot of current local residential and vacant land values.
   

📸 Around Riverhead

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Riverhead

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday August 23
• Hampton Vintage- Luxury Marketplace →
  Village of Westhampton Beach - Village Green, 9-1 Beach Rd, Westhampton Beach
  9:00 am
Monday August 24
• Group Sound Journey @ Dottie's Pilates in Mattituck →
  605 Pike St, Mattituck
  7:00 pm
Saturday September 19
• Jay Medal Soirée →
  Jay Estate, 210 Boston Post Rd, Rye
  5:30 pm

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Other local events

Sunday August 23
• 10,000 Maniacs →
  The Suffolk, 118 E Main St, Riverhead
  8:00 pm
Tuesday August 25
• Suffolk Sheriff's Back To School Supply Giveaway →
  Yaphank Correctional Facility, Yaphank
  2:00 pm
Thursday August 27
• Jake Shimabukuro →
  The Suffolk, 118 E Main St, Riverhead
  8:00 pm
Friday August 28
• Matt Fraser →
  The Suffolk, 118 E Main St, Riverhead
  7:00 pm
• Matt Fraser →
  The Suffolk, 118 E Main St, Riverhead
  7:00 pm
Saturday August 29
• Hamptons Curated Fashion Sale →
  Hampton Bays, 168 Ponquogue Ave, Hampton Bays
  9:00 am
• Hampton Vintage - Luxury Marketplace →
  Elks Lodge, 605 County Rd 39, Southampton
  10:00 am
• Leading Ladies of Broadway →
  The Suffolk, 118 E Main St, Riverhead
  8:00 pm
Sunday August 30
• Southold American Legion 12th Annual Car Show →
  American Legion Post 803, 51655 Main Rd, Southold
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Burlington Stores posted a job opening for Retail Stocking Associate - Part Time in Riverhead. Apply here.
• Pacsun - Pacific Sunwear of California, LLC posted a job opening for Full Time Assistant Manager - Riverhead in Riverhead. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Riverhead here.

🗞 Nearby News

Calverton

• Flames' Ethan Wyttenbach has big sophomore year goals in mind (amedpost.com)

Wading River

• Research suggests hidden listings can reduce bidders and expected price (housingwire.com)

Southampton

• 'Barkerton,' A 'Bridgerton'-Inspired Garden Party To Benefit Shelter Pets, Takes Place Sunday (patch.com)
• Southampton Police Host 'Shop With A Cop,' Event, Ensure Kids Have New School Supplies (patch.com)

Ok Riverhead! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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