Riverhead, New York

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Riverhead (historically spelled River Head) is a town in Suffolk County, on the North Shore and North Fork of Long Island, in New York, United States. The population was 35,902 at the time of the 2020 census. The town rests on the mouth of the Peconic River, from which it derives its name. The smaller hamlet of Riverhead lies within it, and is the town's principal economic center. The town is 166 miles (267 km) southwest of Boston via the Orient Point–New London Ferry, and is 76 miles (122 km) northeast of New York City. The Town of Riverhead is the agricultural apex of Long Island, with 20,000 of the 35,000 acres (14,000 ha) of the island's farmland located within the town. The town is also home to four separate beaches which are open year-round. Iron Pier, Wading River, and Reeves Beach each offer boating access for residents and visitors alike.

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