🌱 Riverhead Daily: Adopt A Pet + SCCC Ranks Top 10 2-Yr School

Hello, people of Riverhead! Diane Witek here with the latest edition of the Riverhead Daily.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and not as cold. High: 44, low: 34.

Here are the top stories in Riverhead today:

1. New pets available for adoption in the Riverhead area. We have dogs, cats, Rubert the rabbit and Larry the hedgehog, yes, you read that correctly! Whether you're looking for cuddles or companionship, one of these animals could be the perfect fit for your family. (Riverhead Patch)
2. Who's hiring in the Riverhead area? It doesn't matter if you are looking for full-time or part-time work, opportunities are still out there. Each week, Patch and ZipRecruiter put together a roundup of the latest local jobs posted in the region. (Riverhead Patch)
3. "Crimes reported by the Riverhead Police Department continued to climb in 2021, up 15 percent over 2020 and 18 percent over 2019, according to police department data, reported Riverhead LOCAL. Riverhead Police data shows the increase was driven by reports of identity theft and fraud. (RiverheadLOCAL)
4. Press release from Suffolk County Community College: "Suffolk County Community College has been named one of the nation's 'Top 10 2-Year Schools by Region 2019-2020' and is the top SUNY institution for Hispanic students in rankings released by Hispanic Outlook on Education Magazine." (Press Release Desk)
5. You don't have to go to Mexico or the Caribbean to learn to scuba dive, Long Islanders are finding lessons and adventures at Hampton Dive Center in Riverhead. "I was pleasantly surprised that COVID-19 turned out to be a good thing for Long Island diving, especially on the East End," said Barry Lipsky, president of the Long Island Divers Association. (Subscription: Newsday)

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Today in Riverhead:

• Community Blood Drive. 🩸 (1 p.m.)

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• FREE WEBINAR | "Mona Lisa's Smile: Representation of Emotion in Italian Renaissance and Baroque Art." (March 1)
• North Fork Core Volunteer Training. Hallock State Park Preserve, 6062 Sound Ave., Riverhead. (March 23)
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• Exciting News for Long Island from PAL Lacrosse. (Details)
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• Services available in your Home or Wellness Retreats. (Details)
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• Audio Visual Integration (East Quogue). (Details)
• Retail Associate. (Details)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with your next update.

— Diane Witek

About me: Impassioned Writer, Website Designer, Social Media Marketer and newly proclaimed Baker. Lover of nature and animals of all kinds.