Crime & Safety

Lawmakers On Long Island Strengthen Legislation Against Animal Abusers: Patch PM

Also: Daughter of "monster" shark hunter on "Jaws" / Prison for Santos / Teacher mourned / Harry Chapin tribute / Electric scooter crash: PD

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County Strengthens Law Against Animal Abusers

Anyone on the county SPCA animal abuser registry will not be able to own an animal, county officials said.

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As 'Jaws' Marks 50 Years, Montauk 'Monster Shark' Fisherman Who Inspired 'Quint' Remembered

Montauk's Frank Mundus, immortalized in Hollywood lore as inspiration for Quint in "Jaws," was later focused on shark conservation, his daughter, who lives in Greenport, says.

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Santos Set To Begin 87-Month Sentence: 'I'm Heading To Prison'

The disgraced ex-congressman wrote on X that if anything happens to him in prison, "so there's no confusion. I did not kill myself."

Golf Fundraiser In LI Teacher's Memory Raises $38K

The yearly event honors the legacy of history teacher Greg Sill. The foundation in his honor offers scholarships to Smithtown students.

Harry Chapin Tribute Concert Coming To LI

Local musicians will perform Harry Chapin songs. People are asked to support Chapin's charity, Long Island Cares, with food donations.

Electric Scooter Rider Airlifted After Riverhead Crash: Police

A driver ran a red light and hit the man, police say.

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