🌱 Laundries' Lawyer Says Lawsuit Frivolous + New Longterm COVID Care

Good morning, people of Miller Place-Rocky Point! It's me again, your host of the Miller Place-Rocky Point Daily.

First, today's weather:

Breezy in the afternoon. High: 53 Low: 37.

Here are the top three stories today in Miller Place-Rocky Point:

1. Long Island attorney Steven Bertolino, representing Brian Laundrie's family, filed a motion to dismiss a civil lawsuit by the parents of the murdered Gabby Petito on Wednesday. He called the lawsuit frivolous. (Patch)
2. A new Stony Brook Medicine clinic for people with long-term effects of COVID-19 will try to improve treatment of those with long COVID. (Subscription: Newsday)
3. Long Island Spirits in Baiting Hollow recently changed the outside of its vodka bottle to the colors of Ukraine and will donate a portion of sales to groups feeding Ukrainian refugees. (News 12)

From our sponsor:

Today’s newsletter is brought to you in part by Ring, a Patch Brand Partner. We all know that Ring is the leader in video doorbells for home security. But did you know that Ring now makes a home security system that is getting raves from consumer electronic experts?

To learn more about Ring Alarm Pro, the system CNET called "the future of home security,” or to build your own custom system, visit Ring here.

Today in Miller Place-Rocky Point:

• Gr. 5-8 NYS Computer Based Testing ELA Assessments, all day, Mt. Sinai schools.

From my notebook:

• The Town of Smithtown voted to approve a subdivision on the Gyrodyne site, a 75-acre St. James property, one of the largest undeveloped sites in Suffolk County. (Subscription: Newsday)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Miller Place: “Brookhaven Highway Superintendent awards two $1,000 scholarships to graduating seniors." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Rocky Point: "Check out my new group: Love of Guitars + Piano - Everyone who is interested is welcome to join." (Nextdoor)

More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news!

Events:

• Can market volatility help you pursue your financial goals? (April 5)
• U2 Easter Show with 2U — The Worlds 2nd Best U2 Show! (April 16)
• Add your event

Job listings:

• Dining Room Manager, Bartender, Servers, Kitchen Help (Details)
• Medical Receptionist (Details)
• Add your job listing

Loving the Miller Place-Rocky Point Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved:

• Send a friend or neighbor this link so they can subscribe
• Get your local business listed in front of readers
• Send me a news tip or suggestion at MillerPlace-RockyPoint@Patch.com

Thanks for following along and staying informed. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Jackie