🌱 Riverhead Daily: Riverhead Police Report + Thunderbolt 12

Happy Wednesday, Riverhead! Diane Witek here with everything you need to know today in Riverhead.

First, today's weather:

Milder; breezy in the p.m. High: 46, low: 36.

Here are the top stories today in Riverhead:

1. According to the Riverhead police report for December 2021, 30 people were arraigned for their crimes in December and the town issued 294 summonses (73 parking tickets). There were two juveniles arrested in December. (RiverheadLOCAL)
2. Gracelynn Perkowski, the 4-year-old girl critically injured in a Flanders crash on Thursday, died Sunday, police said. Her mother was arrested and charged with driving while ability impaired by drugs, police said. New York State Police are asking anyone with information to call 631-756-3300. (Patch)
3. Thunderbolt 12: Checking out storm's aftermath in Riverhead. Addison Green, News 12 meteorologist, was in Riverhead to check on the aftermath of the recent storm. (News 12 Long Island)

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Today in Riverhead:

• Raising a resilient child — Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County. (2 p.m.)
• Southfork Young Republicans. (9 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Riverhead Books: "🔥🤩Announcing VAGABONDS!🤩🔥Fall in love with a stunning new voice this March as we introduce you to @eloosunde. 🔥 In Eloghosa’s home nation of Nigeria, vagabonds are those whose existence is literally outlawed: the queer, the poor." (Instagram)
• Spirit's Promise Equine Rescue Program: "We all know it’s Betty White Challenge Day and we have news to share! We received a message from a colleague and friend in the horse world who has run a therapy program for the handicapped children of Long Island for the last 32 years." (Facebook) (Website)
• RiverheadLOCAL: "Seasonal blood supply shortages have worsened with the omicron surge this winter. Donations are needed more than ever. The Flanders Fire Department and FRNCA have teamed up to host a community blood drive Sunday, Jan. 30 at the Flanders." (Instagram)
• Suffolk County Sheriff's Office: "Good morning! Bundle up and have a great day! #Cold, #SCSO, #SuffolkSheriff, #Sunrise." (Facebook) (Website)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Willow Ponds on the Sound: "Looking for someone to come tidy up the condo tomorrow. I will pay well. Have to be OK with a dog present. Please let me know if you know anyone or are interested." (Nextdoor)

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— Diane Witek

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