North Fork, NY|News|
Lee Zeldin Grilled On Climate Change At Senate Confirmation Hearing
Lee Zeldin testified Thursday at a Senate confirmation hearing for EPA administrator.
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North Fork, NY|News|
'Heinous': Man Sexually Abused Granddaughter, Starting At 7: DA | PM
Also: Mini deer cull / Red dye no. 3 / Holocaust survivor / Apartment fire / Polish Hall's new life / Dogs saved / Gang sex trafficking: DA
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North Fork, NY|News|
12 Deer Strikes In 1 North Fork Week: Town Officials Speak On 'Crisis'
A deer cull pitched for Southold last year never happened due to state regulations and now, a pilot "mini-cull" is on the table: officials.
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Riverhead|News|
Ziggy's Place Brings New Life To Riverhead Polish Hall: 'We Are Here'
The Polish Hall has long stood as a cornerstone of Polish Town in Riverhead. Now, with music, dance, more, a new chapter begins on Saturday.
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North Fork, NY|News|
1,125 Days In The Shelter System: 'Please Give Violet A Chance'
"She is still here, waiting."
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Riverhead|News|
'Heinous': LI Man Sexually Abused Granddaughter, Since She Was 7: DA
"This defendant perpetrated heinous acts of sexual abuse against his own granddaughter." — Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney.
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Westhampton-Hampton Bays, NY|News|
Hampton Bays Elementary School Unveils Spruced-Up Playground
The expanded playground includes new play structures, a fitness course with various obstacles and a RopeVenture Vertex, the district says.
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Smithtown, NY|News|
Dog Found Hurt On LI Dies Of 'Severe Injuries,' $3K Reward: SPCA | PM
Also: Accused Gilgo killer's court date moved / 'Barbaric' gang violence: DA / Update in deadly LI nail salon crash: lawyer / Boys' library
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Southampton, NY|News|
IRS Sending Out $2.4B In Unclaimed Stimulus Money: What To Know In NY
The IRS said it's distributing about $2.4 billion to taxpayers who failed to claim a Recovery Rebate Credit on their 2021 tax returns.
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North Fork, NY|News|
North Fork Student's Work Chosen For State MLK 'Arts & Essay' Exhibit
His artwork was one of the 1,000 pieces chosen for display from the 2,208 submissions from 67 public and private schools statewide.
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Westhampton-Hampton Bays, NY|News|
President Jimmy Carter Honored By Hampton Bays Students
The littlest of students learned about a giant of a man who leaves a long legacy — the kids honored President Jimmy Carter recently.
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Riverhead|News|
Court Appearance For Accused Gilgo Beach Killer Postponed: DA's Office
Rex Heuermann is now slated to appear in court later in January, the DA's office says.
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Westhampton-Hampton Bays, NY|News|
Man Who Refused To Leave Hampton Bays Bar Arrested: Police
He resisted arrest and was also found in possession of a controlled substance, police say.
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Massapequa, NY|News|
2 Killed In Out-Of-Control Crash On Long Island: Police | Patch PM
Also: Pre-Trump rally / Couple with 23 cats loses all / 3 runaways: PD / Woman drove drunk with 4 kids: PD / Lotus / No charges for sgt.: PD
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Riverhead|News|
LI Woman Pleading For Help To Find Her Grown Son: Police
Her son, who is schizophrenic, has not been seen since December and lives in the Bronx, police say.
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Riverhead|News|
3 Runaway Teens Missing From Riverhead: Police
The teens went missing Sunday, police say. See photo here.
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North Fork, NY|News|
'Be The Light': LI Crowd Rallies In Advance Of Trump's Inauguration
" I want a future where I am celebrated, not tolerated." Women gathered on LI to rally before President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration.
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Westhampton-Hampton Bays, NY|News|
Man Reportedly Brandishing Handgun Leads To Hampton Bays Standoff: PD
Crisis negotiators were called to the scene of the Hampton Bays home during the tense, 3-hour standoff, police said.
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North Fork, NY|News|
Dead Puppy In Backpack | Prayers For LA | 'Virtual Kidnapping' Scams
Also: Daycare blaze / Woman, child stabbed / Hero fights for life / Multiplex closes / Coke dealer runs over cop's feet: PD / Christmas wish
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
Port Jefferson, NY|News|
Suffolk Man, 85, Dies In Multi-Vehicle Crash: Police
No charges were filed, police say.
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