🌱 Middle Island Fatal Crash + Protesting Supreme Court + Drive-Thrus

Hello and happy Monday. I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through everything you need to know about what's happening in Miller Place-Rocky Point. Let's do this.

First, today's weather:

Showers and a heavier t-storm. High: 74 Low: 63.

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

1. A man was killed on Yaphank Middle Island Road, when the vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree near Island Bay Avenue. Kevin Majanosaravia, 4, of Central Islip, was pronounced dead at the scene. (Daily Voice)
2. Reproductive rights groups held a rally Saturday opposing the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. Hundreds gathered at Resistance Corner in Port Jefferson. (News 12)
3. A proposal to allow drive-thrus at some Wading River restaurants will be reconsidered after planning concerns and concerned residents spoke at a recent hearing. (Subscription: Newsday)

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Today in Miller Place-Rocky Point:

• Detour III Art Exhibit at East End Arts, East End Arts 133 East Main St., Riverhead

From my notebook:

• A new independent bookstore opened in downtown Riverhead. A Book Place is at 489 East Main St., the former location of the Taste the East End boutique next door to Jerry and the Mermaid restaurant. (LongIsland.com)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Miller Place: "Was desperate for pool repair, maintenance service—called many. Found an awesome one. Anyone else need pool service, Advantage LI, 631-606-0043." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Miller Place: "White bird: this bird arrived yesterday and seems to have moved into my yard. It will come within three feet of us, and seems used to people." (Nextdoor)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Monday off right! See you tomorrow for your next update.

— Jackie

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