🌱 Riverhead Daily: High Risk For COVID-19 + 2 Die In Hit And Run: PD

Good morning, people of Riverhead! It's me, Diane Witek, your host of the Riverhead Daily.

First, today's weather:

A heavy t-storm in the p.m.. High: 67, low: 56.

Here are the top stories today in Riverhead:

1. Saturday was national day of action in protest of the potential imminent demise of Roe vs. Wade. In Riverhead, the demonstration was held outside the State Supreme Courthouse on Griffing Avenue, it was one of more than 380 rallies that took place in cities and towns across the U.S. (RiverheadLOCAL)
2. A Lake Ronkonkoma woman, Johanna Iovino, 30, appeared in court Sunday where she was "arraigned on two counts of leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death," according to Suffolk County police. Ryan Walker, age 37, was killed and Robert Kehlenbeck, age 46, died Saturday. The incident took place in Holtsville last week. (Daily Voice)
3. Both Nassau and Suffolk counties has recently been classified as high-risk communities for COVID transmission. Health officials are now recommending Long Islanders wear masks indoors again. The CDC mask recommendation is not mandatory, but encouraged. (News 12 Long Island)

From my notebook:

• NY Marine Rescue Center/NYMRC: "Today we are continuing our Spring intern wrap up by featuring An in our #internhightlight! An attends Stony Brook University ( @stonybrooku ) and has been an incredible help to NYMRC." (Instagram) (Website)
• Spirit's Promise Equine Rescue Program: "Our horse of the month for May is Elvis! Elvis, born in 2002, is an American Paint Horse originally named Elmo. When he was just a foal, he was kicked by his mother in an effort to teach him boundaries and physical distance." (Facebook) (Website)
• Dorothy P. Flint 4-H Camp: "LAST CHANCE to get discounted rates for our 2022 camping season! Sign up and pay your deposit to lock in 2022's early bird rate. Limited availability remaining on select weeks. Sign up today for the best summer experience." (Facebook)
• Suffolk County Historical Society: "SCHS PHOTO OF THE WEEK: West Manor School, Manorville. (Image from the Postcard Collection of the Suffolk County Historical Society Library Archives. Copyright © Suffolk County Historical Society. All rights reserved.) In 1813." (Facebook) (Website)

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You're all caught up for today. I'll see you soon!

— Diane Witek

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

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