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.
‘Andare a vivere la tua passione’: Living Dad’s advice
Wow wee!!! I feel like a teenager (sans the pony tail) and here’s why: I have a brand new car — and not just...
Walker “Sonny” Turner, 83
Lifelong Riverhead resident Walker "Sonny" Turner died April 3, 2014. He was 83 years old. Born in Riverhead on Nov. 4, 1930, he was...
James Myron Young, 82
James Myron Young, of Laurel died on April 6, 2014. He was 82 years old. A graveside service will be held on Friday, April...
Monarchs stifle comeback by Tuckers, 16-11
The McGann-Mercy Lady Monarchs pulled out a hard-fought victory yesterday in Mattituck, where the Tuckers came back from a 12-0 hole but the Lady...
Patricia Lantz Blake, 85
Patricia Lantz Blake of Peconic and formerly of Garden City and Jupiter, Fla., died April 3, 2014, after a period of declining health. Pat...
In the Kitchen: the perfectly poached egg
Eggs. I love eggs. Do you love eggs? I find that most people are egg lovers or egg haters, not too many in between....
Marci’s Medicare Answers: therapy caps, dental care and Medicare Savings Program
Dear Marci, My mother has Original Medicare and has been receiving therapy from a speech-language pathologist on a regular basis. She recently received a...
John L. Hussnatter, 82
John L. Hussnatter, Jr., of Mattituck died at home on April 1, 2014. He was 82 years old. “Jack” was born in Brookhaven, NY...
McGann-Mercy closed Monday due to Sunday night fire
(Updated 10:35 p.m.) McGann-Mercy Diocesan High School will be closed tomorrow and all after-school activities have been canceled for the day, following a fire in...
For spring: minty sweet pea soup
Pleading for peas doesn’t sound like a part of our daily routine. I don’t believe peas get enough attention. I think it’s about time...
