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1. Search On For Man Whole Stole $1K In Nike Merchandise From Riverhead Store: PD (patch.com) — Riverhead police and Suffolk County Crime Stoppers are asking for the public's help identifying a man who allegedly stole more than $1,000 in Nike footwear from the Nike store on West Main Street on July 4. Residents can submit anonymous tips by phone, app, or online, and a cash reward is being offered for information that leads to an arrest.
2. Riverhead faces another high-tide threat as nor'easter winds ease (timesreview.com) — Riverhead officials are warning that another round of tidal flooding could hit low-lying waterfront roads and properties around Monday afternoon's high tide, even as nor'easter winds ease. Residents are urged not to drive through flooded streets, to report outages and downed wires to PSEG Long Island, and to note that several local events have been postponed to October or next spring.
3. Riverhead begins storm cleanup as local growers assess crop damage, economic losses (riverheadlocal.com) — Riverhead officials are assessing damage and cleaning up after the weekend nor'easter, with town beaches, roads and riverfront facilities largely spared serious structural harm but littered with debris. Local farms and vineyards report crop losses and lost business during a crucial fall weekend, while residents are urged to document any property damage and watch for possible county reporting systems.
4. October on Long Island: 30 Fall Events for 2026 (longisland.com) — Riverhead families have several October outings close to home, including apple picking and a corn maze at Harbes Orchard, the Hallockville Country Fair, and a spooky night maze later in the month. This Long Island-wide guide rounds up 30 fall festivals, runs, concerts, and Halloween attractions across Nassau and Suffolk, with dates, prices, and accessibility notes to help you plan weekends.
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