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Catholic Church · Turin

Defending Freedom Through Faith and Solidarity - The Good Newsroom

Defending Freedom Through Faith and Solidarity Arts + Culture | 07/4/2025 By: Our Sunday Visitor Lucia Corbea is the winner of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ 2025 Religious Liberty Essay Contest Women hold a U.S. flag as they lead a pro-immigrant march following a Spanish-language Mass at St. John the Evangelist Church in…Read Article

Athletics · Riverhead

From rebuilding to championships: Riverhead athletics director Brian Sacks reflects on nearly a decade of leadership

Brian Sacks, the Riverhead Central School District’s director of physical education, health and athletics, is leaving Riverhead after nine years leading Blue Waves’ sports programs. Sacks, 47, has resigned to take the same position in the Plainedge Union Free School District. The move brings him much closer to his home in Plainview — roughly a 10-minute commute, compared to his current 50… SourceRead Article

Riverhead, New York · Riverhead

Town accused of ‘backing out’ of Riverhead skate park project

Riverhead officials are backing away from plans to build a new town skate park, according to the head of a nonprofit formed to fundraise for the project. Town officials say they lack the funds to support the new facility, which was proposed by The Dexus Project — a nonprofit established by friends and family of Baiting Hollow native Wesley Dean Ackley. Ackley, who died in 2023 from a rare… SourceRead Article

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Riverhead school board closes out school year by honoring students, approving contracts

The Riverhead Board of Education honored students and approved agreements with administrators at its last meeting of the 2024-2025 school year last week. Here’s a summary of what took place. School board members honored Annabelle Dunn for serving as the board’s student representative for the 2024-2025 school year. Board President James Scudder said Dunn’s contributions “set a lasting… SourceRiverhead, New York · RiverheadRead Article

Humane Long Island is putting animals first

On the grounds of a former 4-H camp in Riverhead, the air is filled with the sounds of ducks quacking and the roosters crowing, each with its own distinct tone and personality. It’s the unexpected yet heartwarming soundscape of Humane Long Island, a grassroots rescue and education organization run by John and Julianna DiLeonardo. Founded on compassion and driven by activism, Humane Long Island provides refuge for chickens, ducks, and other farme…Riverhead, New York · RiverheadRead Article

Riverhead Elks to host lobster & chicken BBQ

The Riverhead Elks Lodge is set to host their popular lobster & chicken BBQ on Aug. 10 from 3 to 6 p.m. The event promises a fun-filled afternoon with music by DJ Stephanie, raffles, and a 50/50 draw. Attendees will be treated to a sumptuous feast that includes a whole lobster, half a chicken, shrimp cocktail, potato salad, corn on the cob, baked beans, cucumber salad, roll, watermelon, wine, beer… SourceRiverhead, New York · RiverheadRead Article

Farewell to ‘the heartbeat of the Blue Waves’

It is with a very heavy heart that I pen this farewell to Brian Sacks, the esteemed director of health, physical education, and athletics at Riverhead Central School District. Brian has been in this role since 2016. For nearly a decade, he has been the heartbeat of the Blue Waves, exemplifying unwavering loyalty, visionary leadership, and an unrelenting commitment to excellence that has left an… SourceEducation · RiverheadRead Article

Kids have fun at highway department truck show

The Riverhead Highway Department on Saturday held its second annual truck show for kids, a free event that allows children to look at the highway department’s trucks and equipment. Riverhead Highway Superintendent Mike Zaleski, who initiated the event last year, said more than 200 people attended. Zaleski said he placed a pile of sand in one portion of the highway yard and “gathered up a… SourceRiverhead, New York · RiverheadRead Article

Condemnation as police investigate 'hate crime' graffiti

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POLICE are treating graffiti in Prudhoe as a 'suspected hate crime'.Hate Crime · HexhamSee the Story

Hallockville Museum Farm celebrates restoration of historic Naugles Barn

Hallockville Museum Farm celebrated completion of the first phase of restoration of the historic Naugles Barn Thursday afternoon with a ribbon- cutting ceremony and a free reception. “We are so excited to be opening these new doors of Naugles Barn to the public, marking the completion of the initial phase of the restoration project,” Hallockville Executive Director Heather Johnson said in a… SourceRiverhead, New York · RiverheadRead Article

Riverhead Elks to host lobster & chicken BBQ

The Riverhead Elks Lodge is set to host their popular lobster & chicken BBQ on July 12 from 3 to 6 p.m. The event promises a fun-filled afternoon with music by DJ Stephanie, raffles, and a 50/50 draw. Attendees will be treated to a sumptuous feast that includes a whole lobster, half a chicken, shrimp cocktail, potato salad, corn on the cob, baked beans, cucumber salad, roll, watermelon, wine, beer… SourceRiverhead, New York · RiverheadRead Article

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