Remembering 9/11, Special Needs Student Walks Out of School + Is That a Laptop in Your Bag or $55K Worth of Cocaine?

A look at Thursday's headlines across Long Island Patch sites.

Fall Harvest Day at Seven Ponds Orchard

Guests can enjoy the festivities at Seven Ponds Orchard on Saturday Sept. 13 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Arrests for Boating While Intoxicated Increased

East End Marine Task Force made a total of 12 BWI arrests this year compared to seven from last year.

Hallockville Museum Farm to Host 34th Annual Fall Festival and Craft Show

Event will take place Saturday Sept. 13 and Sunday Sept. 14 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Long Island Commission on Aquifer Protection To Hold Public Hearings in Nassau and Suffolk

Nassau Hearing to be Held Monday, September 15; Suffolk Hearing to be Held Monday, September 22

Suffolk County Hosts 'Stand Up for the Homeless'

Event draws more than 850 participants

Local Civil Air Patrol Unit Congratulates National Blue Beret Participants

Members of Civil Air Patrol's 9th Suffolk Cadet Squadron returned from two week encampment on Aug. 4.

Child Passenger Safety Week: September 14th-20th

Is Your Child In The Right Car Seat? Child Passenger Safety Week is this September 14th-20th

New York One of 10 Worst States to Have a Baby, Report Says

The Empire State was ranked No. 45 on WalletHub's "Best and Worst States to Have a Baby" survey.

Train Hits Car, Same Bank Robbed Twice in 2 Days, Fighting Against Anti-Semitic Acts + Heroes Who Saved Toddler Honored

A look at Wednesday's headlines across Long Island Patch sites.

Hampton Bays Lions Club To Host Annual "Over the Bridge" Run/Walk

Registration for the event will start at 7 a.m. on Saturday Sept. 13.

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Sept. 11 Memorial Service To Be Held At Hook Mill Green

The community is invited to attend the memorial starting at 6 p.m.

Sag Harbor Village to Host Harborfest This Weekend

Event will be on the Village's Long Wharf from Friday Sept. 12 to Sunday Sept. 14

President Obama Rejected by Westchester Golf Courses: News Report

Sources tell NBC New York that club officials weren't willing to bump their members on Labor Day weekend.

Long Island Food Banks and Pantries Are Benefiting from Local Online Food Market

More than 1,300 meals have already been donated to food pantries and charities across Long Island in just the first two months of operation

Bellone Invites Residents to Workshop on Starting a Business

Guidance for Independent Ownership

Road Rage Attack, Yankees Cap-Wearing Bank Robbers, LI Tech Job Fair + WWII Hero Finally Gets Proper Burial Recognition

A look at Tuesday's headlines across Long Island Patch sites.

East Hampton Village Board Asked East Hampton Town to Stop Accepting FAA Grants

East Village Town must receive approval from FAA to implement mandatory curfew or quota flights.

Cyanobacteria Bloom Occurring in Sagg Pond, Old Town Pond

Officials advise to avoid contact with these waters and to seek medical attention if they experience certain symptoms.

LI Tech Job Fair Set for Oct. 15 in Huntington

The event aims to serve the Long Island tech community.

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Montauk Seafood Festival To Be Held on Sept. 13 and 14

This year's event will have tents at two locations at Montauk Marine Basin and Uihlein's Marina.

Cop Rescues Snapping Turtle, New Plan to Combat Texting While Driving, Church Ladder Thieves + More West Nile

A look at Monday's headlines across Long Island Patch sites.

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CCOM's American Catch Forum w/ Author Paul Greenberg

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2014: CCOM's AMERICAN CATCH FORUM w/ AUTHOR PAUL GREENBERG

Firefighters Respond to House Fire on Brushy Neck Lane in Westhampton

House fire believed to have been started near the garage of the Westhampton home.

Southampton Town Police Officer Saves Snapping Turtle

Suffolk County SPCA praises officer for his heroic action.

State Police Report: Possession of Hypodermic Instrument, Controlled Substance

A list of recent crime activity as reported by the state police.

Craig Scott Capital Announces New Hire

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Ahead of 9/11 Anniversary, Pols Fight to Revive Zadroga Act

Lawmakers cite moral obligation to responders and survivors to protect health needs.

Police: Southampton Woman Struck by Object While on a Boat

The woman sustained severe face injuries and trauma to her mouth while aboard a boat in Little Peconic Bay.

Police: Pedestrian Struck by Vehicle on Montauk Highway

Police responded to the incident on Montauk Highway near the intersection of Corwith Avenue in Bridgehampton Sunday night.

Police: 3 Hurt, 1 Seriously in Eastport Crash

A 31-year-old Mastic Beach man is seriously injured in Saturday night crash, police say.

Good News: Wounded Warrior Weekend, Unity, Graffiti Removal

Inspiring headlines from around the region.

Social Photos: Summer's Not Over Yet on Long Island

Tweets and photos from Long Islanders this week.

LI Crimes: Former Pediatrician Pleads Guilty to Sex Abuse, Pregnant Woman and Unborn Child Killed, Mother on Drugs Passes Out With Sweating Baby in Backseat + Donation Jar Stolen

A look at recent crime headlines island-wide.

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