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Shirley Zuhoski Shirley Zuhoski Shirley’s story began when she was born on Jan. 18, 1932, in her family’s home on Washington Avenue in Jamesport, N.Y. Since then, she became a North Fork native. She was a cheerleader and received several varsity letters before graduating from Riverhead High School. In fact, Shirley could still recite Riverhead’s fight song any time. Just one example of how truly dedicated she was.  She was born Shirley Mae Fleischman, the youngest of six older siblings, and also had another sister who died soon after birth. We all ...

Shirley Zuhoski Shirley Zuhoski Shirley’s story began when she was born on Jan. 18, 1932, in her family’s home on Washington Avenue in Jamesport, N.Y. Since then, she became a North Fork native. She was a cheerleader and received several varsity letters before graduating from Riverhead High School. In fact, Shirley could still recite Riverhead’s fight song any time. Just one example of how truly dedicated she was.  She was born Shirley Mae Fleischman, the youngest of six older siblings, and also had another sister who died soon after birth. We all ...

The Riverhead Chamber of Commerce and Riverhead High School are teaming up to produce “Chamber Tank,” a variation on the popular TV show “Shark Tank.” Students can pitch business proposals to business owners in the chamber, some of whom are Riverhead High School alumni. The students have a chance to win cash prizes of $500 and possibly more, according to Bob Kern, the president of the Riverhead Chamber who will also serve as a coach. The competition is virtual due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “It’s like ‘Shark Tank’ for students,” Mr. Kern said. “Entrepreneurs make presentati...

Estelle Wells Evans Estelle Wells Evans Born Helen Estelle Wells at her ancestors’ farm on Sound Avenue, Riverhead, N.Y., on Dec. 22, 1917, Estelle lived there for most of her first 60 years, going to Northville School and then graduating from Riverhead High School. She passed away on Dec. 21, 2020.  At Cornell University, Estelle majored in what was then called home economics, also taking courses in plumbing, electrical wiring and even the sport of fencing. College for her and her two surviving sisters was largely paid for by the peach orchard her fat...