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An outbreak of avian influenza at Crescent Duck Farm in Aquebogue has forced the farm to cease operations and begin to euthanize its entire flock, jeopardizing the future of Long Island’s last remaining duck farm.
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2 days ago · An outbreak of avian influenza at Crescent Duck Farm in Aquebogue has forced the farm to cease operations and begin to euthanize its entire flock, jeopardizing the future of Long Island’s last remaining duck farm.
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A Glen Cove man was found dead yesterday in Riverhead after the car he was driving crashed into a retaining wall in a Route 58 shopping center parking lot “at a high rate of speed,” according to Riverhead Police.
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Jan 15, 2025 · A cannabis shop proposed for a vacant former bank branch on Ostrander Avenue got pushback at town zoning board public hearing Thursday. The use needs variances because the site is outside the Rt. 58 commercial corridor for cannabis and is too close to residential uses.
RiverheadLOCAL’s notable news of 2024
Dec 29, 2024 · This is a compilation of the significant local news in the 2024. It’s divided by subject matter, with a short summary of each topic, followed by links to RiverheadLOCAL’s coverage of the subject throughout the year.
Riverhead Water District rates going up Jan. 1 for biggest …
Dec 19, 2024 · Riverhead Water District’s Tier 2 rates will be going up Jan. 1 from $2.75 per 1,000 gallons to $3 per 1,000 gallons. Tier 2 rates apply to water in excess of 90,000 gallons in a three-month billing cycle for customers with 5/8 -inch and 1-inch lines —residential customers.
Locals spread holiday cheer to neighbors in need
Dec 20, 2024 · ‘Tis the season for giving! And in Riverhead Town, local people are embodying the spirit of the holidays and giving back to their community. Here is a sampling of the things locals are doing to give back this holiday season:
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3 days ago · The following is an open letter to the Riverhead Town Board: This is an excellent Washington Post analysis of...
Photos: Riverhead High School NJROTC annual Area Manager’s …
Dec 17, 2024 · The Riverhead High School NJROTC had its annual area manager’s ceremony and inspection last week at the high school. The event began with a private uniform inspection at 8 a.m. at which arena Manager Commander Humphreys (USN Ret.) and the other service members who assisted with the inspection inspected and graded the cadets’ uniforms and their knowledge of the ROTC unit.