Temporary Outdoor Dining Permit Applications Accepted By Town

"Outside dining will help with social distancing guidelines as well as give patrons a chance to take in the beauty of our area​."

Shah's Halal Food Celebrates Grand Opening In Riverhead Friday

Shah's Halal Food is giving away free platters, masks and shirts from noon to 2 p.m.

McGann-Mercy Property Sold To Peconic Bay Medical Center

News of McGann-Mercy's closure sparked sadness, outrage in 2018; Peconic Bay Medical Medical Center has now purchased the parcel.

Riverhead Business Owners: Open or Closed? Let Customers Know

We're publishing a simple Open-or-Closed Directory for Riverhead businesses. Here's how to get listed.

Coronavirus Triggers 'Unprecedented Surge' In Gun Sales

"They're afraid of looting. They're afraid neighbors will come take their toilet paper and their bread."

Tanger Outlets Close As Lawmakers Race To Contain Coronavirus

Tanger Outlets in Riverhead and Deer Park will close, along with other malls, amusement parks and bowling alleys, at 5 p.m. Thursday.

State Grants Awarded To Transform Downtown Riverhead

Are you happy about the plans for downtown Riverhead? What would you most like to see located downtown?

PBMC Unveils 67.8M Critical Care Heart Center

The facility includes a rooftop helipad and a 16-bed intensive and cardiac care unit close to home for East End residents.

New CBD Store Opening Soon In Wading River

Noid Botanicals will offer CBD oils, capsules, topicals, edible and gummies, pet products and more.

Black Friday At Tanger Outlets: What You Need To Know

After the dishes are done and the turkey just a memory, do you head to Tanger for Black Friday shopping?

Craft'D, New Restaurant, Bar Opens In Downtown Riverhead

It's beer, bites and cocktails at Craft'D, which opened in downtown Riverhead this week.

Peconic Bay Medical Center Receives A "C" On Hospital Report Card

""Whether we agree or disagree with the methodology used for one report card over another, we take hospital report cards seriously."

New Tractor Supply Company Location Opens In Calverton

It's the second Tractor Supply Company location on Long Island.

PBMC Receives $10M Gift, Largest In Hospital's History

The $10M gift will be used to improve access to critical and primary care services and to enhance medical and surgical services.

Briermere Farms Ranked #1 Place To Buy A Pie In NY State

Congratulations! A new post by BuzzFeed ranked Briermere Farms' pies the best in New York State. What's your favorite?

More Bed Bath & Beyonds Closing; Fate Of LI Stores Unknown

The changes might be visible to shoppers on Long Island before Christmas.

Riverhead Ice Cream Shop Named No. 1 In State

Snowflake Ice Cream Shoppe has been scooping up deliciousness since 1953. What's your favorite flavor?

Barneys Goes Bankrupt; Long Island Store Among 15 To Close

BREAKING: The ritzy retailer has filed for bankruptcy. Its sole Long Island location is among the closures announced Tuesday.

Meet 'Love It Or List It' Star; Enter To Win Home Shopping Spree

Here's your chance to take a selfie with 'Love It Or List It' Star Hilary Farr — or enter to win a home shopping spree!

Hampton Coffee To Open At Riverhead Train Station

"Bringing in a tenant to the train station has been a major goal of the town for years." Riverhead Town Supervisor Laura Jens-Smith.

Blue Duck Bakery Cafe To Close In Riverhead

Construction disrupted the area, finding sustainable help was difficult, and parking, safety concerns kept people from downtown, owners say.

Lavender Farm Announces Opening Of Calverton Location

The popular Lavender By The Bay in East Marion has expanded to Calverton this season. Who's going to visit the new spot?

New Shinnecock Eats Cafe Unveiled In Southampton

"We wanted to create a 'house of food' for our followers that could truly capture the essence of the local feel."

New Business, House Of Print, Headed For Downtown Riverhead

"I'm doing this to leave a legacy for my children." Michael Grigg, Jr., who partnered with Lucharitos' Marc LaMaina to see a dream realized.

Long Island Science Center Opens With Ribbon Cutting

Cool exhibits include an augmented reality sandbox, virtual reality experiences, a handheld 3D pen station, and an 8'-wide lit pegboard.

Long Island Science Center Celebrates Grand Opening, New Location

The much-anticipated re-opening comes after a 2-year hiatus and a temporary relocation to Rocky Point.

Restaurant That Rose Again After Fire Closes Quietly

Mazi, a veritable phoenix rising from the ashes after a fire ripped through the Athens Grill in 2013, has closed, a loss to the community.

Ribbon-Cutting For 45 New Mixed Income Apartments In Riverhead

Peconic Crossing aims to provide much needed mixed income housing in downtown Riverhead, and to serve as a catalyst for economic growth.

New Caregivers' Center To Open At Hospital

'The caregivers support program recognizes the vital but often stressful role of caregiving in providing the best care for loved ones."

North Fork Bacon & Smokehouse Closes Doors

"The North Fork Bacon & Smokehouse days have come to an end."

Lowe's Shuttering 2 'Underperforming' NY Stores

The home improvement giant is closing 20 of its worst performing stores in the country.

Groundbreaking Set For New $90M Substance Abuse Treatment Center

"We know Long Island has been hit hard by opioids and heroin, but we also know we have some of the best minds here." — Dr. Jeffrey Reynolds.

Splish Splash Raises Funds For Animals Displaced After Hurricane

Funds raised will help more than 30 homeless, four-footed friends brought to a local shelter after Hurricane Florence.

New ShopRite Opens Doors In Riverhead

A ribbon cutting was held for the new Riverhead ShopRite on Sunday. Who's been there so far — and what do you think?

Homesense Opening New Store In Riverhead Thursday

Homesense, from the HomeGoods family, offers large-scale furniture, a rug emporium, an extensive lighting department, and a "general store."

PSEG Employees Dig Deep, Provide School Supplies To Needy

Ever wonder how much school supplies cost per child? Find out here, and see what one group of caring employees did to help.

Riverhead K-Mart Closing: Important Dates

Sears Holdings informed workers at 46 unprofitable stores this week the locations would close in November.

Rebirth In Riverside: Groundbreaking For Offices At Old HoJo's

It's the dawn of a new day in Riverside: Groundbreaking planned for new development, to include offices and apartments, at old HoJo site.

New, Free North Fork/Riverhead Shuttle Temporarily Suspended

"Current service levels are not where we want them to be. We are taking a pause to make some course corrections."

North Fork's Paumanok Vineyards To Purchase Palmer Vineyards

"Both Palmer and Paumanok have been committed to quality since inception and we intend to maintain that commitment to quality at both."