🌱 Center Moriches-Eastport Daily: Motorcyclist Dies + Belmont Stakes

Good morning, neighbors! Diane Witek here to welcome you to Saturday in Center Moriches-Eastport. Here we go.

First, today's weather:

A stray afternoon shower. High: 78, low: 62.

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

1. On Thursday evening, "Paul Decembre, 23, of Greenlawn, was riding a 2001 Suzuki motorcycle when he collided with a 2019 Honda Accord that was leaving the parking lot in front of 402 Larkfield Road" in East Northport, police said. Decembre was pronounced dead at Huntington Hospital. (Patch)
2. "Go, Canes!" This week, the Westhampton Beach High School girls varsity lacrosse team "made history when they brought home the program's first Long Island championship win," Patch reported. Now they are off to compete for the New York State title in the semi-finals. Watch the game via the National Federation of State High School Associations. (Patch)
3. The 154th Belmont Stakes returns Saturday, June 11. Gates opens at 9 a.m. The event will feature performances by DJ Pauly D, Sal "The Voice" Valentinetti and Black Tie Brass. Tickets start at $40; Belmont Park, Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont. (belmontstakes.com)
4. The 32nd annual LI Pride celebration is taking place in Farmingdale this Sunday. LI Pride parade, concert and festival will be held from noon to 6 p.m. in downtown Farmingdale. (News 12 Long Island)
5. Check out the free fireworks display at the Bald Hill Amphitheater on Monday, July 4. The family-friendly event will offer live music, local food, and Grucci fireworks! The event festivities begin at 5:30 p.m. the fireworks start at 9:15 p.m. (Patch)

Today in Center Moriches-Eastport:

• Bicycle Safety — Ages 3 years-6th Grade (Center Moriches). (11 a.m.)

From my notebook:

• Center Moriches Free Public Library: "Borrow from @hooplaDigital using your #cmorlibrary card! https://bit.ly/3aNKy3U. #Pride, #LibrariesAreForEveryone." (Center Moriches Free Public Library via Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Diane Witek

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