🌱 Center Moriches-Eastport Daily: Woman Killed On Greenlawn Roadway

Good morning, neighbors! It's Friday in Center Moriches-Eastport! Diane Witek here to get you caught up on the most important things happening in town.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and pleasant. High: 79, low: 60.

Here are the top stories in Center Moriches-Eastport today:

1. Yesterday, at approximately 12:35 a.m., Tagried Thompson, 33, of Huntington Station was walking on Park Avenue, north of Hartland Avenue, when a Honda Accord traveling northbound struck her, police said. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident. Ramon Mendez, 32, of Brentwood, the driver of the Honda, was not injured, police said. (Daily Voice)
2. Wednesday, June 8, Michael Greene 34, of Islip, was ejected from his 25-foot Grady-White boat when he crashed into the Fire Island Pines bulkhead at 5:58 p.m. It is believed that Greene suffered a medical emergency and was airlifted to Stony Brook University Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. (Smithtown Matters)
3. The 32nd annual LI Pride celebration is taking place, in person, in Farmingdale this year. Long Island Pride parade, concert and festival will be held Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. in downtown Farmingdale. (News 12 Long Island)
4. New York retail shops will no longer be able to sell dogs, cats or rabbits if the governor signs the bill that both houses of the State Legislature recently passed. (RiverheadLOCAL via Instagram)

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Today in Center Moriches-Eastport:

• In-Person Cardio Sculpt Training with Kim (Center Moriches). (8:30 a.m.)
• Toddlers Tango/Babies Boogie IN PERSON - Ages Birth - Not Yet in Kindergarten - CMJ261. (9:45 a.m.)
• Expanding Horizons Yarn Painting (Center Moriches). (10:30 a.m.)
• Yoga IN PERSON - Grades 1st-5th - CMJ500 (Center Moriches). (4:30 a.m.)
• Create! With Miss Ceci TAKE HOME: Ice Cream Garland - Grades K-2nd - CMZ080. (4:30 p.m.)
• Spring Painted Flower Pot on Zoom. (6:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Suffolk County Sheriff: "Sheriff Toulon had the opportunity to stop by the Sheriff’s Academy and speak with the 47 Correction Recruits currently in training. He answered their questions and spoke about his background in law enforcement." (Suffolk County Sheriff via Instagram) (Website)
• Moriches Bay Project: "We are feeling so grateful, energized and excited for the start of the 2022 summer season! MBP continues to grow stronger with so much help from our local community and friends. We have many different events and opportunities happening." (Moriches Bay Project via Instagram) (Website)
• Center Moriches Free Public Library: "Take note of this Juneteenth community event being held at the Mary E. Bell House, presented by the Ketcham Inn Foundation. #Juneteenth, #CenterMoriches." (Center Moriches Free Public Library via Facebook) (Website)
• Eastport Animal Hospital: "Before you bring a snake into your household, it's important to do your research about their needs and habitats. Here are some snakes that are considered to be good for beginner reptile owners!" (Eastport Animal Hospital via Facebook) (Website)

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You're officially in the loop for today. I'll see you around!

— Diane Witek

About me: Impassioned Writer, Website Designer, Social Media Marketer and newly proclaimed Baker. Lover of nature and animals of all kinds.

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