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Scott's Pointe must address outstanding DEC violations

5 days ago | riverheadnewsreview.timesreview.com | Ana Borruto

The Riverhead Town Board granted preliminary approval with a 4-1 vote for the amended Scott’s Pointe site plan application on May 21, with additional conditions. The water park operator must meet the conditions before the town gives them the final stamp of approval to legalize its already-built go-kart track and pickleball courts, as well as to permit an interior storage space to be used as a catering and event room.
Column: A matter of time

5 days ago | riverheadnewsreview.timesreview.com | Ambrose Clancy

I’m one of those people who is never on time. No, not late. I’m always early. Reaching my destination, I have to walk around blocks, drive in circles, drink too much coffee in diners or cafes so I’m wound like a meth fiend when I show up on time, saying something on the order of, “Hi! Yeah! It’s me!” My host or the strangers I have the appointment with saying something on the order of, “Uh, you all right?”Once I phoned the author Tim Robinson for a date to interview him for a newspaper article.
Heatherwood development breaks ground in Riverhead

6 days ago | riverheadnewsreview.timesreview.com | Ana Borruto

Heritage on Main — a 165-unit, five-story mixed-use development situated between the East End Arts property and Riverview Lofts apartments — has commenced construction in downtown Riverhead. The groundbreaking ceremony for the new multi-family residential development by Healtherwood Luxury Apartments was held on Friday, May 30.
Craft’D, Riverhead officials at odds over eminent domain

1 week ago | riverheadnewsreview.timesreview.com | Ana Borruto

Sean Kenna, co-owner of the cocktail bar Craft’D, attempted one final plea before the Riverhead Town Board at a public hearing on May 21 for council members to delay eminent domain proceedings to acquire the 127 East Main St. for its long-running Town Square project while he tries to find a new space for his restaurant.
RISE Life Services beekeeping program is so sweet

1 week ago | riverheadnewsreview.timesreview.com | Amanda Olsen

Something is a-buzz at RISE Life Services, where two of the organization’s clients, Lily Serrano and Ryan Delsoto, have been learning the basics of beekeeping. The day program added two hives of honeybees to their sensory garden three years ago, with the intention of providing an engaging outlet for their participants.
Town unveils new trees and bathrooms at Veterans Memorial Park

1 week ago | riverheadnewsreview.timesreview.com | Ana Borruto

A special ribbon-cutting ceremony was held by the Riverhead veterans advisory committee at Veterans Memorial Park on Friday, May 23, to commemorate 18 newly planted cherry blossom trees and memorial markers — each one dedicated to a veteran as part of the committee’s Cherry Blossom Tree Program.
First ever Riverhead high school car show set for May 31

1 week ago | riverheadnewsreview.timesreview.com | Amanda Olsen

Riverhead High School will host its first car show Saturday, May 31, from 11 am to 5 p.m. In the back parking lot of the school. The event was organized by 17-year-old senior Daniel Carty, who wanted to share his passion for cars with his fellow students. “I didn’t do any sports or anything in school — no extracurricular activities or anything like that.
Electric outboard motors are now available near Riverhead

1 week ago | riverheadnewsreview.timesreview.com | Amanda Olsen

Long Island’s first retail electric boat dealer is now open for business at Atlantic Cove Marina, 215 Atlantic Ave., East Moriches. Founded two years ago by partners Luke Hickling and T.R. Ludwig, EMO Electric sells electric outboards, trolling motors and purpose-built electric boats. They also do electric repowers, where they take gasoline-powered boats and retrofit them. EMO Electric began through an interesting twist of fate.
'Click it or ticket': Riverhead police enforcing seat belt safety

1 week ago | riverheadnewsreview.timesreview.com | Ana Borruto

There is a reason Riverhead police officers were pulling random cars over on Cross River Drive South on Tuesday, May 20 — seat belts. Riverhead Police Department chief Edward Frost confirmed it is part of a two-week statewide campaign, Buckle Up New York, which the department has previously participated in, usually ahead of Memorial Day weekend. The intersection of Main Road and Route 105 was just one of a few checkpoints the officers will be stationed at through June 1.
First Michelle Bonura 5K to be held June 7 at Tesla Science Center

2 weeks ago | riverheadnewsreview.timesreview.com | Amanda Olsen

The inaugural Michelle Bonura Memorial 5K run/walk is being held on Saturday, June 7, at the Tesla Science Center. The race is being organized by Frank Capone, Ms. Bonura’s training partner, who was with the 72-year-old retired physical education teacher when she died suddenly. “Michelle and I were at the end of a training run in Wading River. We had about a 10th of a mile to go when she had a heart attack right my arms. I tried CPR, and unfortunately, it didn’t work,” said Mr. Capone.