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The seat of Suffolk County government since the colonial assembly decreed it in 1727 didn't become a township for another 65 years. Riverhead's "downtown'' was nothing to write home about in 1804 when Timothy Dwight, visiting president of Yale College, described it succinctly and unsympathetically in his diary: "The courthouse, a poor decayed building, and a miserable hamlet containing about ten or twelve houses stand near the efflux of this river.''  Show more »
The seat of Suffolk County government since the colonial assembly decreed it in 1727 didn't become a township for another 65 years. Riverhead's "downtown'' was nothing to write home about in 1804 when Timothy Dwight, visiting president of Yale College, described it succinctly and unsympathetically in his diary: "The courthouse, a poor decayed building, and a miserable hamlet containing about ten or twelve houses stand near the efflux of this river.''  « Show less

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    Oct 1, 2008 |Column| Newsday

  1. Brown: Mural captures more than victim's smile

    joye.brown@newsday.com
    Eight, maybe 10, minutes went by as Stacey Reister stood silently, staring into her husband's soft, laughing eyes. She could not look away from his smile, the arch of his eyebrows or the rosy plumpness of his cheeks. Andrew was there, right there....

    Tags: Prisoners and Detainees, Wars and Interventions, Prisons, Arts, Metal and Mineral

    2. Sep 23, 2008 |Story| AM New York

  2. Scoping out New York-area outlet malls

    New York may be the shopping capital of the world, but let's face it: Fifth Avenue isn't exactly the best place to find a bargain. Luckily, great steals and deals are just a few hours away at the tri-state area's best outlet malls.
    Special to amNew York
    New York may be the shopping capital of the world, but let's face it: Fifth Avenue isn't exactly the best place to find a bargain. Luckily, great steals and deals are just a few hours away at the tri-state area's best outlet malls. Check out amNew York's...

    Tags: Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation, Neiman Marcus, Long Island Rail Road, Philadelphia (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), Port Authority of New York and New Jersey

    3. Aug 20, 2008 |Resource Link| Newsday

  3. Riverhead

    4. Jul 23, 2008 |Resource Link| Newsday

  4. Photos: Riverhead Blues Festival

    5. Jun 9, 2008 |Story| Newsday

  5. Town of Riverhead recycling information

    PAPER Recyclable: Newspapers, magazines, catalogs, white-page telephone books and junk mail must be bundled together or placed in brown paper bags and brought curbside for pickup. Corrugated cardboard also must be bundled or in paper grocery bags....
    6. Sep 5, 2008 |Story| Newsday

  6. Where to call for help against scams

    Special to Newsday
    Nonprofit advocacy groups can help people who think they might be the victim of a scam. Here are some recommended by Gwen O'Shea, president of the Health & Welfare Council of Long Island. The Medicare Rights Center of New York, 800-333-4114 Nassau/...

    Tags: New York, Long Island

    7. Aug 21, 2008 |Blog| Newsday

  7. Suffolk Leg. burns the midnight oil: A roundup

    Spin Cycle
    Thanks to the 4 p.m. start time, the 2 1/2-hour public hearing on helicopter noise and the typical penchant for long discussions, virtually every item Suffolk legislators voted on at Tuesday's meeting came after our deadline to make the print......

    Tags: Steve Levy, Central Islip, Laws, Society, Jon Cooper

    8. Jul 15, 2008 |Story| Newsday

  8. Suffolk Bancorp reports profits up

    james.bernstein@newsday.com
    Suffolk Bancorp, the Riverhead-based holding company for Suffolk County National Bank, said Tuesday profits rose 7.2 percent in the second quarter, compared with the same period last year. The company said it earned $5.7 million in the latest quarter. On...

    Tags: Personal Data Collection, Interior Policy, Suffolk Bancorp, Suffolk County (New York)

    9. Aug 29, 2008 |Story| Newsday

  9. 'The Producers' visits Patchogue

    WHAT "The Producers," Mel Brooks' Tony-winningest show in Broadway history, makes its Long Island premiere at last, thanks to Gateway Playhouse. The Act I closer, "Springtime for Hitler," is the most outrageous musical-comedy showstopper ever.
    WHAT "The Producers," Mel Brooks' Tony-winningest show in Broadway history, makes its Long Island premiere at last, thanks to Gateway Playhouse. The Act I closer, "Springtime for Hitler," is the most outrageous musical-comedy showstopper ever. WHEN|WHERE...

    Tags: Theater, Labor Day, Mel Brooks, Long Island, Broadway

    10. Jul 18, 2008 |Story| Newsday

  10. Dining near the Riverhead Blues Festival

    The 10th Annual Riverhead Blues Festival sounds off this weekend, behind East Main Street along the Peconic River. Admission to the Saturday-Sunday show is $10; it's free for children younger than 12. Here are four choices for chow. Lobster Roll...

    Tags: Restaurant and Catering Industry

    11. Jun 24, 2008 |Story| Newsday

  11. Quirky cooking classes

    There's no reason why learning a culinary skill needs to be a serious undertaking. Save knife skills (the single most useful class you can take) until the academic year starts up again in September. Summer is the perfect time to take advantage of classes that highlight the fun and whimsical. Here are some offbeat samples from local cooking schools:
    erica.marcus@newsday.com
    There's no reason why learning a culinary skill needs to be a serious undertaking. Save knife skills (the single most useful class you can take) until the academic year starts up again in September. Summer is the perfect time to take advantage of...

    Tags: Colleges and Universities, Southold (Suffolk, New York), Dining and Drinking, Benihana Incorporated, Schools

    12. Jun 25, 2008 |Story| Newsday

  12. Long Island Comedy Festival goes all summer long

    Paul Anthony is standing up for stand-up on Long Island, which he says deserves a comedy festival to rival ones held in big cities. The Massapequa comic is producer and comic host of the 3rd Annual Long Island Comedy Festival, which will take place in venues from Port Washington to Westhampton Beach all summer long, beginning Friday.
    robert.kahn@newsday.com
    Paul Anthony is standing up for stand-up on Long Island, which he says deserves a comedy festival to rival ones held in big cities. The Massapequa comic is producer and comic host of the 3rd Annual Long Island Comedy Festival, which will take place in...

    Tags: Theater, Culture, Long Island, Beach Vacations, Joan Rivers

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