DJ's Drug Bust: DA | Family's Fire Save | Lost Ring | 15 Cows Escape

On the weekend, we present a week in review of the top stories and headlines from all across New York. Here's a roundup of some of the most-read stories, from the worst situations imaginable to most wonderful, across the state. You can also find your local Patch and catch up on those stories by clicking here.

Therapist Shared Sexually Explicit Videos Of Infants: Feds

She was arraigned on Wednesday afternoon on charges of distributing child pornography, prosecutors said.

Judge Killed In LIE Motorcycle Crash:

She was a passenger when the motorcycle collided with a car near Exit 68 on Sunday, police said.

LI Family Of 5 Saved From Fire Lost Everything: 'But We're All Here'

The town supervisor's daughter heard banging. "I could see a flickering orange light. I yelled 'Fire!'"

Man Indicted For Killing Mother-In-Law At Birthday Dinner: DA

If convicted, he could get up to 50 years in prison, prosecutors said.

Woman Searching For Ring Her Late Mom, Grandma Wore: 'It's Invaluble'

"I don't have anything else of hers that means anything close to what the ring means to me." $1,500 reward offered, no questions asked.

SiriusXM DJ Gets 8 Yrs. For Running Narcotics Ring: DA

Lance Holmes, also known as DJ Love Dinero, was also given five years of post-release supervision, prosecutors said.

Teacher Gets 'Oscar Of Teaching,' $25K Milken Educator Award

John Melandro grows student engagement, enthusiasm, and curiosity about the world, earning the nickname "Magic Man," officials say.

iRegistered Sex Offender Cuffed After Making Sexual Comments To Girl, 13: Cops

He approached her at a local business and continued to make comments despite her telling him her age, police say.

Ex-Abercrombie CEO Charged With Running Sex Trafficking Ring: Feds

Abercrombie & Fitch's former CEO Michael Jeffries had a home in Water Mill, federal officials say.

Man Pulled From Water By Officer After Boat Strike: Police

His boat struck a docked boat and he was uninjured, police say.

"Momentous': Town Wins Eminent Domain Battle Over Hardware Store Plan

The Supreme Court denied an appeal by the Brinkmann family over a LI parcel, where a hardware store was planned, acquired by eminent domain.

Fugitive Captured After 42 Years Is Now In Custody At Jail

"He should have stayed in the old country," police said after he was arrested in Florida.

$3.69M Snedens Landing Home Once Owned By Bill Murray Hits The Market

You can own the 5,177-square-foot home that once had the firepole from the 1984 "Ghostbusters" movie installed.

7 Indicted For Murder, Abduction, Carjacking After Parking Dispute: DA

"The alleged murder in this case occurred with no provocation and for no good reason." — DA

15 Cows Escape After Tractor-Trailer Overturns, 6 Still Missing: NYSP

Anyone who sees one of the missing cows is asked to contact state police, who also posted a video of six people trying to corral one cow.

Chef Eric LeVine Running NYC Marathon For Late Brother: 'He's My Motivation'

LeVine plans to cross the line and say, "This one's for you, Ethan." Ethan died of brain cancer, and Eric is fundraising in his memory.

'Shiesty 66' Gang Member Indicted In COVID Fraud Scheme: DA

Members spent money on Rolls Royces, chartered luxury yachts abroad, jewelry, clothes. They also tried to cash a $12.6M COVID relief check.

Hudson Valley's 1 Remaining Buy Buy Baby Store To Close (Again)

It's bye-bye for Buy Buy Baby. The good news is that discounts of up to 30 percent off are available storewide right now.

'He Needs Us': Community Rallies For Man Injured In Motorcycle Crash

The 25-year-old suffered multiple brain bleeds and required surgery. "His life forever changed," the organizer of the fundraiser wrote.

LI Charity Maggie's Mission Locked Out Of Social Media After Hacking Attempt: 'Disturbing'

"They've hampered Maggie's Mission's ability to fundraise, and that is really upsetting," the childhood cancer charity founder said.

20th Annual Halloween Bake Sale Coming

Proceeds will go to a food pantry. One family member called 20 years of the tradition "surreal." Buy cookies, pies and more.

Incident Involving LI Day Care Employee And At Least 2 Kids Investigated: Police

Child Protective Services has been notified; the daycare center has been cooperative with the investigation, Suffolk police say.

LI-Made Gin Wins Gold at USA Spirits Ratings Competition

The award-winning gin was created with sustainably grown sugar kelp, or seaweed from the Long Island Sound.

Girl, 14, Sexually Exploited; Suffolk Woman And Man Plead Guilty: DA

A man raped the girl and then paid the woman who trafficked her; the woman was the domestic partner of the girl's mother, the DA says.

NY Mets Manager Carlos Mendoza Visits Robke's Restaurant: 'It Was An Honor'

As Carlos Mendoza left, the restaurant was cheering 'Lets Go Mets!', putting a smile on the manager's face, said owner Louis Selvaggio Jr.

'Stony Brook Strong' Bracelets Sees Swell Of Support For Flood Relief

Olivia Ross "couldn't just sit back and watch the wildlife, and just that beautiful piece of land that we all grew up with destroyed."

Man Impersonated Federal Agent In Fraud Scheme: PD

The man "impersonated a federal agent and used fear and intimidation to convince the victim to hand over money." — New York State Police