🌱 Riverhead Daily: Asleep At Wheel With Gun: PD + Seal Released

Hey, neighbors! It's me again, Diane Witek, your host of the Riverhead Daily.

First, today's weather:

Cooler with a shower. High: 53, low: 40.

Here are the top stories in Riverhead today:

1. On Thursday, at around 6:44 p.m., Gregory M. Trent, a 24-year-old Riverhead man, was arrested after he was found asleep at the wheel of his car, impeding traffic on Main Road in front of the East End Food Market near County Route 105, police said. Police determined that Trent was under the influence of drugs and was in criminal possession of a loaded handgun and a quantity of cannabis. (Riverhead Patch)
2. A seal pup who captured hearts after he was found near the Riverside traffic circle Sunday was released at Tiana Beach in Hampton Bays Friday. The seal made its way to the water, then, as the crowd that had gathered watched, turned as if to say a last good-bye to his rescuers before plunging into the surf toward his natural habitat. Watch the video here. (Patch)
3. Temple Adas Israel in Sag Harbor announced this week that they raised $36,000 in support of Ukraine. The temple's initial goal was to reach $18K which is significant in that it means “Life” in Hebrew. Residents stepped up and donated double the goal amount. (Dan's Papers)
4. Comedy is back at the Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts. See the full line up of funny people scheduled to make you laugh, sometimes, even at yourselves. Tickets are available through the Box Office by calling 631 725 9500 Tuesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. or 24/7 at baystreet.org. (Broadway World)

Today in Riverhead:

• HS Blue Masques Spring Production, 2 p.m. & 7 p.m., Cardona Auditorium. (All Day)
• Spring Clean Up! - Hallockville Museum Farm. (9 a.m.)
• History at Hallockville: Traditional Crafts. (9 a.m.)
• East End Food Institute's Indoor Farmers Market. (9 a.m.)
• Race Track Not Street Opening Ceremony. (10:30 a.m.)
• Nickelodeon The SpongeBob Musical. (1 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Suffolk County Sheriff's Office: "SUFFOLK COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE HONORED FOR DWI ENFORCEMENT EXCELLENCE This week, MADD New York held their annual law enforcement awards luncheon honoring police officers and agencies who excel in keeping our roads safe." (Facebook) (Website)
• NY Marine Rescue Center/NYMRC: "Did you known that over the last 10 years NYMRC has responded to over 100 animals requiring further treatment due to some form of Human Interaction (HI)? Are you familiar with what HI cases are? These cases represent the effects human." (Instagram) (Website)
• NY Marine Rescue Center: "Did you known that over the last 10 years NYMRC has responded to over 100 animals requiring further treatment due to some form of Human Interaction (HI)? Are you familiar with what HI cases are? These cases represent the effects human ac..." (Facebook) (Website)
• RiverheadLOCAL: "The town board Thursday discussed the traffic consulting firm's recommendations for potential solutions to traffic on Sound Avenue, including the unpopular idea of a two-way center turning lane. Tap the link in our bio for the full story." (Instagram)
• Riverhead Faculty & Community Theatre RFCT: "RFCT is still accepting submissions for our Fall 2022 Musical. If you have an idea for a show you'd like to direct for us, please let us know. The show will likely perform two weekends in November." (Facebook)
• The Long Island Pine Barrens Society: "April is National Garden Month! Did you know there are many benefits to incorporating native plants in your garden? Here’s one – planting native plants can help you spend less money on fertilizers, which in turn benefits our groundwater." (Facebook)

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