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.
Sept. 11 memorial services set for Monday evening at Jean Cochran Park
The public is invited to memorial ceremonies for the victims of the Sept. 11 terrorist attack scheduled to take place Monday evening from 5 to 7 p.m. at Jean Cochran Park in Peconic.
Suffolk homicide squad investigating death of man whose body washed ashore on Laurel beach Sept. 3
Suffolk County Police Homicide Squad detectives are investigating the death of the man whose body washed ashore on a Peconic Bay beach in Laurel Sept. 3.
Southold Town will join state’s federal lawsuit to block dredge dumping in eastern Long Island Sound
Southold Town has announced it will join the state’s lawsuit to block the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s plan to dump dredged materials in the eastern Long Island Sound.
Local ‘dreamers’ worry about their uncertain future after DACA program ends
The local face of DACA: Two young adults talk about what the program meant to them and share their worries about its termination.
Local efforts continue to help Harvey victims, including displaced animals
With still-fresh memories of the devastation wrought by Superstorm Sandy in 2012, local residents are mobilizing to help the victims of Hurricane Harvey, including displaced animals.
Peconic Bay Medical Center announces major expansion in downtown Riverhead
The Riverhead hospital, which is part of the Northwell Health system is purchasing the 4.2-acre former Suffolk County National Bank site on West Second Street from People's United Bank. It will be using the 60,000 square feet of office space for medical and other offices.
Former highway superintendent slams job being done by his successor
Former longtime highway superintendent Peter Harris had harsh criticism for his successor at Tuesday night's town board meeting, which surprised Superintendent Vincent Orlando.
Resident brings Confederate flag complaint to town board, seeking code clarification and statement of principle
The town board will get an opinion from the town attorney on whether the code requires a permit to fly a flag at a town recreational site.
Krupski calls for pay freeze for elected county officials, citing Suffolk’s finances
A proposal by County Legislator Al Krupski to freeze pay for elected officials in county government will be considered by a legislative committee today and may come before the full body at next week's general meeting in Riverhead.
As its financial woes mount, ELIH anxiously waits for state to green-light merger with Stony Brook
Eastern Long Island Hospital's operating losses more than tripled in 2016 compared to the year before, reaching more than $5.2 million.
