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Suspect On Loose After Armed Robbery Of Taxi Driver In Riverhead Suspect On Loose After Armed Robbery Of Taxi Driver In Riverhead
Suspect On Loose After Armed Robbery Of Taxi Driver In Riverhead Police are asking for help in locating a suspect who is charged with robbing a taxi cab driver on Long Island.  On Thursday, Nov. 3 at around 9 p.m., police in Suffolk County received a report of a robbery in Riverhead at the River Pointe Apartments at 821 East Main St., according to Riverhead Police.  Police said a male suspect approached the victim, a taxi cab driver, put a gun to his neck, and stole money from him before leaving the scene on foot, police said.  No injuries were reported from the robbery, according to police.  The suspect is described as a Black man …

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by Ben Crnic
News
Compliance Checks Conducted At 19 Riverhead Establishments Compliance Checks Conducted At 19 Riverhead Establishments
Compliance Checks Conducted At 19 Riverhead Establishments Nineteen stores on Long Island passed muster when it came to selling alcohol to minors during a string operation. The stores, all in Suffolk County, were part of an inspection effort by the Riverhead Police Department in cooperation with the town's Community Awareness Program on Wednesday, June 29. During the operation, an underage minor was sent into the store and attempted to purchase alcohol, which was denied in all 19 instances.  The following locations were found to be in compliance: Deli Latino, 192 Old Country Road, Riverhead Quick Stop Deli, 1172 West Main St., Riverhead Riv…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Gunfire, Multiple Disturbances Reported At Riverhead Apartment Complex Gunfire, Multiple Disturbances Reported At Riverhead Apartment Complex
Gunfire, Multiple Disturbances Reported At Riverhead Apartment Complex Multiple police agencies responded after reports of gunfire and multiple disturbances at a Long Island apartment complex. At about 3:40 p.m. Friday, May 20, in Riverhead, officers were called to the Riverpoint Apartment Complex, located at 821 East Main St. for a report of a disturbance occurring involving a subject with a gun in the West side parking lot near Building J, the Riverhead Police Department said.  Upon arrival of Riverhead Police Department Patrol Division Units, it was learned that a single gunshot was fired at the location and numerous disturbances were oc…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Suffolk County Woman Accused Of Killing Girlfriend Suffolk County Woman Accused Of Killing Girlfriend
Suffolk County Woman Accused Of Killing Girlfriend A Long Island woman has been arrested for allegedly stabbing her girlfriend to death at their home. Suffolk County Police reported the incident took place around 11:50 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 18, at the home located in Riverhead. According to police, Riverhead Town Police responded to 1142A East Main St. for a call of a disturbance. When officers arrived, there was no one at the home and there was evidence of a struggle.  Responding officers located a female stabbing victim at Peconic Bay Medical Center in Riverhead a short time later, police said. The victim, Marta Esmerelda Ramirez-Ca…

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
Here Are Five Hotspots For Seafood On Long Island Here Are Five Hotspots For Seafood On Long Island
Here Are Five Hotspots For Seafood On Long Island Seafood reigns on the busy Long Island restaurant scene.  Here are five hotspots to enjoy a sea-sourced meal. Ben's Crab, 3451 Long Beach Road, Oceanside: The chef's trips to Louisiana inspired the menu here where your seafood dish will be flavored with a blend of Cajun spices, lemony garlicky butter.  "My family love, love loves coming here since we're all seafood fanatics! They are always accommodating, which is nice since we are always a party of 10 people. We always order the fried calamari since that is a favorite of ours! I can't visit without getting th…

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by Donna Christopher