Denise Civiletti
Denise is a veteran local reporter and editor, an attorney and former Riverhead Town councilwoman. Her work has been recognized with numerous awards, including a “writer of the year” award from the N.Y. Press Association in 2015. She is a founder, owner and co-publisher of this website.
Riverhead doctor and friend save seven people from sinking boat in Peconic Bay
Quick thinking and fast action by Good Samaritans saved seven people aboard a boat sinking in unusually rough waters off Robins Island yesterday. Riverhead...
‘When in the course of human events…’- Words that changed the world
When, in the course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another,...
Home fireworks, illegal in N.Y., are also dangerous, authorities warn
Fireworks-related injuries and deaths soared 31 percent in 2013. A new study released last week by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission highlights says...
Governor: State police will crack down on impaired, distracted driving this weekend
State police will increase DWI and distracted driving patrols over this holiday weekend, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced yesterday. The crackdown, beginning today and continuing...
Family fitness: Five ways to stay fit this summer
Staying healthy and fit through a regular exercise route can be a challenge for a busy family, but Greg Trent, a personal trainer in...
Lee Zeldin wins Republican nod in congressional primary
State Sen. Lee Zeldin won a big victory tonight, trouncing challenger George Demos in the Republican primary election with more than 62 percent of...
It’s Zeldin vs. Demos in Republican primary election today
Republicans in the First Congressional District will choose their candidate to challenge incumbent Democrat Tim Bishop in November's general election. State Senator Lee Zeldin,...
Bertha Harris, 88
Bertha Harris, a 62-year resident of Riverhead, died June 22, 2014. She was 88 years old. Born in Southold Dec. 18, 1925, she was...
Feds extend, but don’t expand, helicopter rule
The federal rule requiring Hamptons-bound helicopters to fly over the L.I. Sound along the north shore has been extended for two years. The FAA...
Thiele on teacher evaluation reform
"Earlier this year, I voted to delay the effects of high-stakes testing associated with the Common Core in order to address the poor rollout...
