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In today's newsletter:

  • See which crimes are rising in Riverhead's latest police report
  • What Riverhead officials are saying about bail reform and ICE today
  • See who bought and sold property in Riverhead this summer.

Also on today's calendar: Candlelight Group Sound Journey at Eastern Sun Holistic Health and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Do you know what the two sides of a circle are? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Partly sunny and windy, with a high of 66 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Friday: Windy; a little p.m. rain, temps: high: 66, low: 54.
  • Saturday: Very windy; periods of rain, with a high of 65 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Riverhead police report: August 2026 incidents rise (riverheadlocal.com) — Riverhead police logged 197 criminal incidents in August, up from 155 a year earlier, even as total arrests dipped slightly and accidents declined. Shoplifting, simple assault, and DUI led offense categories, while officers handled thousands of non-criminal calls and traffic stops. The report offers a month-by-month breakdown so Riverhead residents can see trends in local crime and enforcement.
   

2. Riverhead council members discuss 'bail reform' and cooperation with ICE (riverheadlocal.com) — Riverhead Town Board members are pressing Police Chief Ed Frost for more data on how New York's bail reform laws affect repeat arrests and local policing costs. They also debated how state rules limit cooperation with ICE, with some urging residents to lobby Albany while others stressed that Riverhead police must follow current state law and judicial warrant requirements.
   

3. North Fork house of the week and real estate transfers: Sept. 23, 2026 (timesreview.com) — Riverhead homeowners and buyers can now see the latest local property transfers, including several residential, commercial and vacant parcels changing hands across town, plus a major county purchase on Cross River Drive. The roundup also highlights a high-end Southold waterfront listing and recent sales in nearby North Fork and East End communities that help show where the broader market is heading.
   

4. Riverhead football growing but still learning after tough loss (timesreview.com) — Riverhead's Blue Waves varsity football team is off to an 0-2 start, but coaches and young players say they're steadily improving despite injuries and tough Division I opponents. With many underclassmen in key roles and a backup quarterback under center, the team is treating early losses as learning experiences while aiming to restore Riverhead's proud football tradition.
   

5. Booker T. Jones kicks off fall at historic AC boardwalk ahead of upcoming NY appearances (amsterdamnews.com) — Booker T. Jones is bringing his legendary Stax soul sound to The Suffolk in Riverhead on Oct. 25, following a fall New York–area run. After a nostalgic Atlantic City performance packed with classics like "Green Onions," he's promising a dance-ready night that blends timeless hits with messages that still resonate for today's audiences.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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