Riverhead
Where the two forks begin, and the seat of Suffolk County.
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Things to Do on Long Island This Weekend: Garlic in Riverhead, a Carnival in East Northport and 500 Drones Over Commack
by Long Island Wave ·Fall festival season opens all at once: the East Northport Festival, a garlic festival in Riverhead, street fairs in Rocky Point and Babylon, and the 25th anniversary of 9/11.
Hoka Is Opening Its First Long Island Store at Tanger Riverhead
by Long Island Wave ·Tanger Riverhead's own directory now lists Hoka in Suite 909 as coming soon: the first store on Long Island for the running shoe brand everyone already wears.
Riverhead's 1905 Preston House Is Becoming Abigayle's, and the Bar Is Ready for Labor Day
by Long Island Wave ·Abigayle's can pour at Riverhead's 1905 Preston House as of August 27, right on time for the Labor Day opening its owners have been working toward.
Riverhead's First Haunted Walking Tour Reopens a 1932 Murder Nobody Ever Solved
by Long Island Wave ·Downtown Riverhead's first haunted walking tour runs Oct. 10, 17 and 24, retelling the unsolved 1932 Corn Doctor murder with live actors. Tickets are $20.
Riverhead Building Supply Is Buying Contractor Express, Oceanside's Lumberyard Since 1981
by Long Island Wave ·The Goodale family's 78-year-old company takes over the Lucas family's Oceanside yard in September, and president Bob Lucas retires after 48 years.
Moonfish Brewery Is Settled on Riverhead's Riverfront, and It Plans to Stay Into 2029
by Long Island Wave ·Moonfish Brewery has locked in its place at 221 East Main Street, settling the Peconic riverfront brewpub in Riverhead through July 2029.
A Mentorship Movement That Began With Eight Riverhead Girls Is Opening Its First North Fork Chapter at Greenport's Historic Theater
by Long Island Wave ·The Riverhead nonprofit that grew from eight girls to more than 800 kids opens its first North Fork chapter this fall at Greenport's restored 1939 theater.
Three Summers After Safety Fears Shut It, Riverhead’s 1871 Church Is Open Again as Iglesia San Francisco
by Long Island Wave ·The Episcopal Diocese of Long Island rededicated the former Grace Church on Roanoke Avenue Sunday, three years after safety concerns closed its doors.
Riverhead Turns Its Streets Over to Polka This Weekend. The Polish Town Fair Is Back August 15 and 16.
by Long Island Wave ·The Polish Town Fair returns to Riverhead August 15 and 16, 2026 with polka on two stages, pierogi eating contests, a staged street wedding and a kids corner on Pulaski Street.
Riverhead Is Rewriting Its Pet Store Law to Match New York's Puppy Mill Ban. Nobody Spoke at the Hearing.
by Long Island Wave ·The proposed local law harmonizes the town code with the state's Puppy Mill Pipeline Law and adds enclosure, temperature, disease-control and recordkeeping rules, with penalties up to $5,000 per violation per day.
A 188-Acre Jamesport Farm Goes Before Riverhead's Planning Board Tonight. Its Development Rights Have Already Been Sold.
by Long Island Wave ·Four lots out of 188.79 acres on Main Road, two of them with development rights already sold, plus a Calverton flag lot and four extensions of subdivisions approved last November.
Riverhead Voted to Study Rezoning Six Golf Courses for Cottages. Your Window to Shape That Study Closes August 25.
by Long Island Wave ·The Town Board adopted both resolutions unanimously on August 4, starting a full environmental review of a new Golf Course district and a transfer-of-development-rights receiving area. Written comments close at 4:30 p.m. on August 25.
Riverhead Approved Its 94-Room Downtown Hotel 5-0. A Former Supervisor Asked the Board to Table It First.
by Long Island Wave ·The board granted the use and site plan approvals unanimously. Two residents spoke against it, one asking for a delay over how the hearing was noticed. The three-year build clock started that afternoon.
Summer Country Barn Dance at Hallockville Museum Farm in Riverhead
by Long Island Wave ·Hallockville Museum Farm in Riverhead hosts a Summer Country Barn Dance on July 25, with caller Chart Guthrie leading line dancing in the historic Naugles Barn.
Mini-Van Demolition Derby Brings Chaos and Fun to Riverhead Raceway
by Long Island Wave ·Riverhead Raceway features a Mini-Van Demolition Derby on July 25 alongside its regular weekly racing divisions, with grandstands opening at 5 p.m.
Thrilling Adventures at Riverhead's Top Action Parks
by Long Island WaveDiscover the top action parks in Riverhead for thrilling family entertainment. Explore Safari Adventure, Splish Splash Water Park, Grangabel Park, Peconic Riverfront Park, and Long Island Aquarium for endless fun and…
Dive into Adventure: Exploring the Riverhead Aquarium on Long Island
by Long Island WaveDelve into the captivating realm of marine life at the Long Island Aquarium. Explore diverse aquatic species, interactive exhibits, and entertaining shows that will create lasting memories for the whole
Next Gen Spray Foam: Providing Top-Notch Insulation Services in Riverhead
by Long Island WaveNext Gen Spray Foam is a family-owned business providing exceptional insulation services such as foundation waterproofing, spray foam, fiberglass, fireproofing, drywall, and spackling. Get your free estimate today and…
Raise a Glass at These Top Bars in Riverhead
by Long Island WaveSip on some of the best drinks in Riverhead at Craft’D, Digger's Ales N' Eats, River Walk Bar & Grille, Tweed's Restaurant and Peconic County Brewing. These bars offer unique atmospheres, delicious food, and top-notch…
Long Island Aquarium is a Must-See Destination in Riverhead
by Long Island Wave-Photo Credit: The Long Island Aquarium The Long Island Aquarium, based in Riverhead, has continued to maintain its incredible mission throughout the global pandemic. At one time, its doors were closed due to government…
Things to Do on Long Island This Weekend: Willie Nelson at 93, Apple Season Opens and a $400,000 Grand Prix
by Long Island Wave ·Willie Nelson at Jones Beach, apple season opening on Sound Avenue, 30 years of Riverhead trains and the Hampton Classic's $400,000 Grand Prix finale.
Arugula the Sea Turtle Was Rescued Twice in Two Years. This Week She Swam Home From Tiana Beach
by Long Island Wave ·Six cold-stunned sea turtles rehabilitated in Riverhead swam home from Tiana Beach in Hampton Bays this week, three with satellite tags, one saved by a ferry crew.
Five Bands, Food Trucks and a 250-Year-Old Farm: The Hallockville Hootenanny Is Free This Saturday
by Long Island Wave ·Hallockville Museum Farm in Riverhead hosts its free Hootenanny on Saturday, August 15 from noon to 7, with five bands, food trucks and vendors on Sound Avenue.
RGNY's 2026 Harvest Series Invites Long Islanders to Pick, Stomp, and Celebrate the North Fork Grape Harvest
by Long Island Wave ·RGNY's 2026 Harvest Series invites the public to pick grapes, stomp them, and celebrate the season on Riverhead's North Fork.