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Football Preview: Shay pleas for Riverhead team unity
Ethan Greenidge, a 6-foot-5, 320-pound lineman, is one of Riverhead’s three all-division players. (Credit: Garret Meade) PREVIEW So, what will be vital for the Riverhead High School football team as it...
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Riverhead News: ‘Battle of the Books’ team takes 7th place
Congratulations to Dianne Marie (Weiss) Niemeyer and her husband, Staff Sgt. Gary Niemeyer, on the birth of their son, Chasyn Garrett, on Aug. 19. Chasyn weighed 5 pounds, 13 ounces and measured 18...
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The Riverhead Project closed for good: owner
Dennis McDermott, owner of The Riverhead Project, said the downtown eatery is closed for good. (Credit: Vera Chinese) The Riverhead Project, the downtown eatery widely heralded as a milestone in the...
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Judge upholds Precious Pups restraining order until October trial
Supporters of Precious Pups donned this bracelets during Friday’s court date. (Cyndi Murray photo) About a dozen supporters of the Calverton animal shelter accused of selling sick and aggressive dogs...
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Football: Reid’s late TD catch saves Riverhead from upset
Riverhead’s Raheem Brown evading West Islip’s Joe Rushton during Saturday’s season-opening game. (Credit: Katharine Schroeder) BLUE WAVES 28, LIONS 25 An overcast, gray day got uglier in the second...
View Article‘Mercy Night’ and ‘Project M.E.R.C.Y’ discussion Oct. 3
Bishop McGann-Mercy Diocesan High School in Riverhead is hosting “Mercy Night” in the school’s auditorium on Oct. 3. Following the Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, school officials and students will...
View ArticleWhat’s happening in our schools this week
A calendar of events for this week at each of the local schools, as listed on school calendars. RIVERHEAD SCHOOL DISTRICT Monday, Sept. 15 • 7 p.m. — Aquebogue PTO meeting • 7 p.m. — Middle school PTO...
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Girls Soccer: HHHW shoots in seven against Riverhead
Harley Alvarado of Riverhead boots the ball while teammate Jenna Rocca looks on. (Credit: Robert O’Rourk) COLTS 7, BLUE WAVES 0 Arianna Sabatino scored 58 seconds into the game and Half Hollow Hills...
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Boys Soccer: Riverhead has the chances, but not enough goals
Riverhead’s Jonathan Perez rises to head a corner kick while being challenged by Newfield’s Connor Timmonds (10). (Credit: Garret Meade) WOLVERINES 3, BLUE WAVES 1 This definitely was a tough one for...
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Long Beard Brewing Company eyes Riverhead firehouse
Craig Waltz of Long Beard and others in the craft brew scene look to Riverhead as the beer ‘hub.’ For more photos Over the years, Riverhead has sought to be a lot of things. But a hub for craft beer?...
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Football: Simco, Moore power Riverhead past Smithtown East
Troy Trent and Raheem Brown celebrate during the Blue Waves’ win over Smithtown East Saturday. (Credit: Robert O’Rourk) BLUE WAVES 39, BULLS 27 Riverhead quarterback Kenny Simco threw for three...
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See more photos of the Blue Waves’ win over Smithtown East
Steven Reid motors down the sideline for a touchdown. (Credit: Robert O’Rourk) The Riverhead Blue Waves improved to 2-0 Saturday with a 39-27 win over Smithtown East. The Blue Waves trailed three times...
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Guest Spot: Ladies, hailing a cab? Take some firsthand advice
After reading Michael White’s article about taxis and women, I decided to write about my experiences with taxis here in Riverhead through the years, and offer some advice. Back in the ’90s, I worked a...
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Moe’s Southwest Grill to open in Riverhead Thursday
Moe’s Southwest Grill is opening Thursday on Route 58.(Paul Squire photo) Burrito and queso lovers, rejoice! Moe’s Southwest Grill will open its Riverhead location tomorrow. After several months of...
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Riverhead News: 16th annual 5K for breast cancer
ANNIE BALUCH COURTESY PHOTO | Team Pulaski headed by Candice Perry won the award in 2011 for the team bringing in the most pledge money. 16th annual 5K Walk for Breast Cancer Awareness, sponsored by...
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Cops: Ex-con slashed man across face on Railroad Ave
Anthony Wayne Smith mug shot from May 2014 (Credit: Riverhead Town police) A Riverhead ex-con arrested for felony weapons possession earlier this year is now facing felony assault and weapons charges...
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Art Beat: Six ‘Best in Show’ artists from 2013 announced
The East End Arts gallery on East Main Street in Riverhead. (Credit: File) Six artists judged best in show during East End Arts’ 2013 exhibits will be featured in the annual Winners’ Show at the...
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Football: Simco throws for 3 TDs, Riverhead rolls
Riverhead’s Ryun Moore ran the ball seven times for 55 yards against Smithtown West. (Credit: Robert O’Rourk) BLUE WAVES 35, BULLS 7 The Riverhead Blue Waves blew out the Smithtown West Bulls, 35-7,...
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Raynor Avenue neighbors wary of Apple Honda plans
Apple Honda Automotive Discount Center on Raynor Avenue. (Credit: Barbaraellen Koch) Editor’s note: This story was edited for clarify and updated at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 30. Some residents of Raynor...
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Football: Two games featuring undefeated teams on tap today
Troy Trent and Raheem Brown celebrate during the Blue Waves’ win over Smithtown East Sept. 20. (Credit: Robert O’Rourk, file) Welcome to Wednesday Night Lights. With Yom Kippur Saturday, the Week 4...
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