Riverhead|News|
School Mourns Beloved Mother, Coach, Teacher After Sudden Passing
"The district will be honoring Adrian in the coming days, as we reflect and remember her legacy." A GoFundMe has also been created to help.
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Naperville, IL|News|
Body Found In Water At Burlington Park Forest Preserve: PD
The body was found in the water Saturday, officials say.
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Westhampton-Hampton Bays, NY|News|
'So Happy!': Tears Of Joy As Rajah, Lost Bengal Cat, Returns Home Safe
Missing for more than 2 weeks, Rajah is home safe and sound now in Hampton Bays.
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North Fork, NY|News|
Man Busted For Stealing Firewood From North Fork Roadside Stand: PD
He stole firewood at 5 different times, police say.
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Long Beach, NY|News|
Body Found Floating Off Long Island Ruled Homicide: Police | Patch PM
Also: Santos sentenced / School employee's missing gun: district / Mannequin for HOV lane / Theater back / Swan / Shop shutters / Happy Cat
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Westhampton-Hampton Bays, NY|News|
Movies Are Back In Westhampton Beach: Iconic Theater Sees New Chapter
"The community is thrilled to have its theater back." — Southampton Town Supervisor Maria Moore.
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Riverhead|News|
Woman, 82, Dies In Head-On Wading River Crash: Police
No charges were filed in the crash that took the life of a Hampton Bays woman, police say.
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Westhampton-Hampton Bays, NY|News|
Lifesaving Narcan Station Program Expands To Hampton Bays
Narcan stations were first installed after fentanyl-laced cocaine on the North Fork led to 8 overdoses and 6 deaths over 8 days in 2021.
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Long Beach, NY|News|
LI Man Charged With Attacking Former Co-Worker With Axe: DA | PM
Also: LI man's 'heinous acts' in Rwandan genocide: feds / Sands nixes LI casino / Crash kills sister: DA / Man mourned / Party store / Scam
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Southampton, NY|News|
Flanders Man Charged With Felony DWI After Hitting 2 Parked Cars: PD
He was also charged with circumventing an interlock device, police say.
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North Fork, NY|News|
Inaugural North Fork Chess Tournament Displays 'Strategic Brilliance'
Competitors from Mattituck Jr.-Sr. High School, Riverhead High School and Southold Jr.-Sr. High School participated in the inaugural event.
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Southampton, NY|News|
LI Beekeeper Involved In 'Heinous Acts' During Rwandan Genocide: DOJ
"The depraved conduct of which the defendant is accused represent the worst of humanity." He lives and works in the Hamptons, officials say.
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
North Fork, NY|News|
Mattituck-Cutchogue Celebrates Valedictorian, Salutatorian Of 2025
"Congratulations to these incredibly accomplished and well-rounded students."
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
Southampton, NY|News|
Air Quality Alert In Effect Across Long Island Thursday
The New York State Department of Health recommends individuals consider limiting strenuous outdoor activity while pollution levels are high.
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Shirley-Mastic, NY|News|
Rally Against Hate' Outside LI High School Leads To Arrest: PD | PM
Also: Gilgo search bodies ID'd: DA / Motorcyclist hurt: PD / $20K in Tesla damage: PD / 74 suspensions: PD / Missing cat / Tulip proposal
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North Fork, NY|News|
'Emotional': LI Funeral Director On Sending Slain Mom, Toddler Home
"They touched my heart. It was a horrific way to lose your life." Remains of Army vet, her toddler, were found during Gilgo investigation.
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
East Hampton, NY|News|
5M Student Loan Borrowers Facing Mandatory Collections: See NY Impacts
The Trump administration has taken new action on NY student loan borrowers.
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Westhampton-Hampton Bays, NY|News|
Romantic Proposal During LI Tulip Festival Has Crowds Cheering Couple
"I hope for a future filled with love, laughter, and shared adventures."
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
Riverhead|News|
New Ben & Jerry's To Open In Downtown Riverhead, With Focus On Family
"We want the family legacy to continue in this space." Ben & Jerry's will be located at the longtime former Sunny's Diner site in Riverhead.
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
Westhampton-Hampton Bays, NY|News|
'He Means Everything': Desperate Search For Missing Bengal Cat
A Hampton Bays woman is searching desperately for her missing Bengal cat, Rajah.
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