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An America 250 lecture about the enslaved women whose labor helped sustain the Long Island economy in the years before the revolution will be presented Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Suffolk County Historical Society Museum in Riverhead.

Enslaved women, labor and the creation of the United States: an America 250 lecture

A hearing officer found Ray Coyne lied about an accounting report he said was prepared by an outside firm.

Riverhead official admitted to fabricating ‘independent’ accounting report, hearing officer finds

Christopher Gallant won nearly two-thirds of the vote in Tuesday's First Congressional District Democratic primary and will face two-term incumbent Nick LaLota in November, according to unofficial results.

Gallant wins big in NY-01 Democratic primary

Ray Coyne, who had led Riverhead's parks and recreation department since 2005, was fired Tuesday after a hearing officer found him guilty of several disciplinary charges.

Riverhead Town Board fires parks and recreation superintendent Ray Coyne

Riley Avenue Elementary School celebrated “Old Glory” with the school’s annual Flag Day ceremony and concert on June 15.

Riley Avenue Elementary celebrates ‘Old Glory’ at June 15 Flag Day event

PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Jr., Riverhead’s Medal of Honor recipient, will be reinterred July 3 at Calverton National Cemetery.

Riverhead Medal of Honor recipient Garfield Langhorn to be reinterred at Calverton National Cemetery

Riverhead planners want more answers on noise from a proposed Calverton cannabis growing facility after residents packed Thursday’s meeting.

Planning Board requires acoustic modeling study for proposed cannabis facility in Calverton

Riverhead Highway Department's truck show featured a display of big trucks and heavy equipment, a giant sand pile for playing on and free refreshments.

With trucks, heavy equipment and a giant sand pile to play on, what’s not to love?

Letter: We can forge a path that is based on values of fairness, inclusion and respect for diversity.

President Obama’s message of hope should inspire us all to action

Keep an eye on trends in local real estate values with the weekly report of real estate title transfers in Riverhead Town and adjacent hamlets in Southampton Town. Here's this week's report from Suffolk Vision title service.

Latest real estate transfers