🌱 Riverhead Daily: School ODs Not Opioids: PD + Hampton Coffee

Good morning, people of Riverhead! Diane Witek here with today's issue of the Riverhead Daily.

First, today's weather:

Not as cold, becoming breezy. High: 45, low: 44.

Here are the top stories today in Riverhead:

1. Three incidents at Riverhead High School in recent days that include two students revived by Narcan and another who felt ill after ingesting an edible appear "unrelated" and not related to opioids or fentanyl, Riverhead Police Chief David Hegermiller said Tuesday. "This is not a crisis," Hegermiller told Patch. He said that just because Narcan was administered it "doesn't mean that there was an opioid overdose." Also, he said, as far as the investigation indicates so far, "it appears all" the incidents were "not caused by opioids or fentanyl." ⁠⁠(Riverhead Patch)
2. Riverhead area real estate roundup. Let Patch and Redfin.com be your go-to source for all the latest listings and upcoming open houses in and around Riverhead. (Riverhead Patch)
3. There is nothing like the smell of fresh coffee, especially if it is in a library. The Center Moriches Free Public Library now hosts Hampton Coffee Co. café where you can now check out hot and iced beverages, such fresh baked goods as muffins and croissants, breakfast and lunch sandwiches, and soups of the day. “The goal was to bring other people into the library who normally wouldn’t come and utilize the space here,” Marcie Litjens, the library’s director, said. “It’s welcoming and inviting, and nothing goes better with books than a cup of coffee.” (Greater Long Island)
4. Earth Brands, a biodegradable cup company, was started by a Long Island college student and his friend. After sending billionaire Mark Cuban 50 cups to sample, the deal was struck. Cuban and a Wall Street private equity firm invested $1.75 million in the company. The cups are made from corn-based polymers, that would break down in 90 days when industrially composted. (Subscription: Newsday)

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From my notebook:

• Suffolk County Sheriff's Office: "Last week, Deputy Sheriff Taylor Link and Deputy Sheriff Brooke Ryan received updated training from Long Island Against Domestic Violence on how to recognize signs of abuse and assist in domestic violence situations." (Facebook) (Website)
• Spirit's Promise Equine Rescue Program: "Joker and Diva have a very special date planned for Valentine's Day! Talk about history — they go back almost 10 years when first meeting at Spirit’s Promise. It was love at first sight for both of them." (Facebook) (Website)
• Rotary Club of Riverhead: "Another fantastic Valentine’s Day strawberry fundraiser! 11,100 strawberries 🍓 🍫 packaged and sold to benefit RYLA! Thanks to all who helped make it a sweet event! #riverhead, #riverheadrotary, #riverheadrotarycares." (Facebook) (Website)
• RiverheadLOCAL: "The pandemic-fueled red-hot real estate market on the East End has boosted land preservation funds by record amounts. In Riverhead, 2021 CPF transfer tax revenues exceeded the town's budget projection by more than 70 percent." (Instagram)
• Suffolk County Sheriff's Office: "Good morning! It's a cold, icy morning across Suffolk County. Watch your step on snow- and ice-covered surfaces and have a great day! #brrrr #coldweather #morningmotivation #SCSO" (Facebook) (Website)

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— Diane Witek

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