🌱 Man Arrested For Sexual Conduct With Child + Man Dies On LIE

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First, today's weather:

An afternoon thunderstorm. High: 72 Low: 65.

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

1. Police said a 19-year-old in Quiogue has been charged with having sexual conduct with an 11 year old. Kelvin F. Mayen-Vasquez was arrested and is accused of having intercourse with the victim between March 2021 and May 2022. (Patch)
2. A Florida man crashed into a tree in Hauppauge on Wednesday and then fled on foot and was struck and killed by a tractor trailer. Joseph Suozzo, 60, of Jupiter, Florida, died at the scene on Long Island Motor Parkway. (Patch)
3. Two Long Island men were charged with larceny after stealing items from a Home Depot in Riverhead, police said. It happened around 1:40 p.m. on May 24, at the Home Depot at 1550 Old Country Road. (Daily Voice)

Today in Miller Place-Rocky Point:

• Jones Beach Air Show Featuring U.S. Navy Blue Angels at Jones Beach, Friday to Sunday, Jones Beach Ocean Parkway Wantagh, Free Admission, $10 Parking.

From my notebook:

• Stony Brook University scientists are helping to protect Long Island's waters and marine life by growing kelp. The seaweed helps pull carbon dioxide out of the water and raise pH levels in the water for shellfish populations. (News 12)
• The Long Island Explorium in Port Jefferson has a new, interactive exhibit for families. The “Seeking the Wisdom of the Stars” exhibit focuses on space and beyond: 101 E. Broadway, Port Jefferson. (Subscription: Newsday)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Miller Place: "In search of a large dog crate: Adopting a Great Dane from a highly kill shelter. She is arriving on Friday or Saturday." (Nextdoor)

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You're officially in the loop for today! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next update.

— Jackie

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