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Heron Sculpture, Cousin of the Osprey, Heads Up Island
A 40-foot statue of a heron, sculpted by the same man who sculpted the North Fork's famed osprey formerly of Greenport, was transported to Farmingville recently.

Joseph is a field editor in Northern Suffolk County, covering Stony Brook through the Rocky Point area.
A 40-foot statue of a heron, sculpted by the same man who sculpted the North Fork's famed osprey formerly of Greenport, was transported to Farmingville recently.

Carnelle Walker, who police say led a Flanders gang and helped distribute over $20,000 of crack cocaine weekly, will be sentenced for conspiracy and drug sale charges on Friday.
Lady Blue Waves girls' hoops team tips off at 7:30 p.m. Friday against Baldwin for Long Island Class AA title.
Home on Route 25 in Aquebogue, circa 1870, was built by the same man who built the Aquebogue Congregational Church. However it remains shuttered and vacant.
Public hearing likely to take place in April to create assisted living zone in code, as developer waits to build facility at Mill Road and Middle Road.
Main Street Historic District was approved by the State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation for approval on its register of historic places. A national designation is likely on the way.
Though Gov. Andrew Cuomo proposed in January to give Riverhead Central School District $630k more in state aid, administrators are projecting $680k in new costs as a result of state legislation.
Supervisor Sean Walter speaks about Enterprise Park at Calverton, downtown Riverhead, the town's finances, and the ongoing debate of preservation versus development.
Legislation would provide 'farm brewery' license for up-and-coming brewers, relieve winemakers.
A golf cart reported stolen from East Wind Caterers over a year and a half ago was found in Florida last week.
While long-term revenue streams are going to have to be realized, says North Fork legislator, one-shot revenue streams are also going to be considered in the face of a "massive debt crisis."
A $10,000 contract with a production company grants famed director/producers Joel and Ethan Coen the rights to film on town-owned property at the intersection of Route 105 and Northville Turnpike.
Also, supervisor and town board agree to sit down at an upcoming work session to discuss the Wading River corridor study with interested parties.
Editor's Note: The following information was supplied by the Riverhead and Southampton Town Police Departments. A criminal charge is only an accusation and does not indicate convictions.
Did you happen to catch Tuesday's sunset? If not, catch it here.
Fifteen of 18 locations, from Aquebogue to Wading River, complied in alcohol sting.
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation releases 2011 deer intake numbers.
Jamesport Civic Association, which opposes a 40,000-square-foot YMCA on Route 25 in Aquebogue, holding Saturday morning public forum at the Jamesport Meeting House.
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