🌱 Riverhead Daily: Riverhead Proposed Rental Law Changes + Norovirus

Happy Friday, Riverhead! Diane Witek here with everything you need to know to get this day started. Here's what's happening in town today.

First, today's weather:

Milder with clouds breaking. High: 58, low: 43.

Here are the top stories in Riverhead today:

1. Sensible changes were proposed to the Riverhead rental laws following a fatal fire that killed five people in November. The changes proposed include annual inspections and mandatory sprinkler systems. (Subscription: Riverhead News Review)
2. Good news! Stop & Shop announced that it will carry the two FDA authorized COVID-19 anti-viral medications, Paxlovid and Molnupiravir, at all of its New York pharmacies. The best news is that the medication is free with a valid prescription from a health care provider. But the store asks that the infected individual stay home and send a trusted friend of family member to pick up the prescription. Need the COVID-19 Booster #2? That too can be obtained at NY Stop & Shop pharmacies! (News 12 Long Island)
3. The highly contagious norovirus, a stomach bug, is spreading throughout New York and other states. The norovirus is an aggressive food-borne illness that can easily spread to people through contaminated food and water. So far, the illness has been traced to eating raw oysters from British Columbia and distributed in at least 13 states. To prevent the spread, people are encouraged to wash their hands the right way, for at least 20 seconds under hot, soapy water, taking care to scrub under nails and between your fingers. Also, clean up food preparation surfaces with diluted bleach. (Smithtown Patch)
4. William Moschetto, 33, of Mount Sinai, was killed by a car in Coram Wednesday afternoon. A light-colored SUV hit the cyclist throwing him off the bicycle and into the roadway, where another driver hit him. The driver in the SUV left the scene, but the second driver stayed at the crash scene. (Daily Voice)
5. Some say our healthcare system is broken, one North Fork woman is raising awareness that the system leaves millions crippled with debt every year. The Southold resident, Alexa Suess, is readying to set off on a journey of more than 100 miles for her fundraiser, Miles for Medical Debt, was born from her own struggles with healthcare. To donate to RIP Medical Debt, click here. (Patch)

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Today in Riverhead:

• HS Blue Masques Spring Production, 7 pm, Cardona Auditorium. (All Day)
• Annual Pink Pearl Gala. (6 p.m.)
• Nickelodeon The SpongeBob Musical. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• RiverheadLOCAL: "The Polish Town Street Fair and Festival is canceled again this year. The cancellation marks the third consecutive year that the iconic street fair and festival, which had been held on the second weekend in August since its inception." (Instagram)
• RiverheadLOCAL: "The 59-foot, 4-inch tall addition on the rear of the theater will consist of an expanded stage and backstage area, including a new “green room,” dressing rooms, restrooms, kitchenette, laundry room, showers, and mechanical rooms." (Instagram)
• RiverheadLOCAL: "Cannabis giant Cresco Labs has announced it will acquire Columbia Care, the company that operates a medical marijuana dispensary and cultivation facility in Riverhead, in a $2 billion deal. Tap the link in our bio for the full story." (Instagram)
• East End Food Market: "East End Food Institute is hiring! Come work with us! * We’re looking for a Market Crew Member to join our team and assist with the weekly operations at East End Food Market in Riverhead. * The part-time position will support the Market." (Instagram)
• Riverhead Chamber of Commerce: "For all employers looking to hire full time, part time & summer staff click to learn more and register today for the 2022 Student Job Fair at Riverhead High School!" (Facebook)
• RiverheadLOCAL: "Riverhead seniors heard advice on protecting themselves against identity theft Wednesday from Suffolk County Financial Crimes Unit Detective Tom Gabriele. Here's what he had to say. Tap the link in our bio for the full story." (Instagram)

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— Diane Witek

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