"This girl deserves a home."
"My prayers are with the families this has impacted," says LI's Bill Zuhoski, a 2009 plane crash survivor. "I hope they can find peace."
Once again this year, local chefs and firefighters, too, will compete in a contest for the best chili on the North Fork.
Also: Mass deportation threat reaction / Avian flu hits farm / Bus driver's save / Blood crisis / Transgender athlete ban / Charity chicken
A family who just lost their dog of 14 years asked for a sign — and saw the Patch post about Violet. "She brought back smiles to our home."
Also: Mini deer cull / Red dye no. 3 / Holocaust survivor / Apartment fire / Polish Hall's new life / Dogs saved / Gang sex trafficking: DA
"She is still here, waiting."
" I want a future where I am celebrated, not tolerated." Women gathered on LI to rally before President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration.
Also: Daycare blaze / Woman, child stabbed / Hero fights for life / Multiplex closes / Coke dealer runs over cop's feet: PD / Christmas wish
Also: LI's Billy Crystal loses home wildfires / Gun, drugs with child home: PD / Santos' sentencing postponed / Fire destroys home, business
There's no feeling more helpless than watching images of burning homes and hillsides flash across TVs screens — and your son is miles away.
Here's how to sponsor a veteran and honor their dedicated service in Southold Town.
Also: Drones seen in restricted airspace / Fatal Christmas Eve stabbing: PD / Starlink / Norovirus / Icy creek rescue / Hoax 911 calls: PD
"Remember that we are many, we are determined, we show up— and we won’t give up." A women's rally will be held before the inauguration.
Also: Starlink glimpsed / Fatal New Year's hit-and-run: PD / New Orleans terror attack monitored / New Year babies / Drones near LI airport
Funds raised will support the Greenport Fired Department's fire boats.
Also: DWI crash into train: MTA / Christmas fire / Sinterklaas / Forcible robbery: PD / Caroling 'flash mob' / Teen feted by Jets / Rescue
"It was a true caroling tour of spreading joy." The festive group of kids visited homes and spread cheer to those facing health challenges.
It felt like a Christmas miracle for those who saw Sinterklaas and his horse Joy strolling through Southold — and even a beach stop for Joy.
""The only thing that's really keeping me going is friends, family, and generous people."
Social media has been abuzz after drones have reportedly peppered the night sky. Here's what will happen if you try to shoot one down in NY.
Residents have turned to social media to describe the reported drones, with many appearing in communities across the North Fork.
Also: Valva, Pollina lose custody / Man kills girlfriend: DA / Halloween slasher: PD / Shop's 20 years / Giant Santa / Magical proposal
A toy drive is ongoing; gifts for teens are needed. And here's a chance to help don your Santa gear and help with toy distribution.
A GoFundMe, Chinese auction have been organized for a woman who lost her home, a beloved cat, and a lifetime of memories in a fierce blaze.
The German Shepherd is heading to the North Fork from Georgia, where he was reportedly stabbed and had his muzzle zip tied, rescuers say.
The annual "Norman Rockwellesque" event celebrates the community of Southold and promotes its many local businesses and organizations.
"If this saves one life, it was well worth it." — Joe Doorhy.
Also: Man stole almost $400K, then wallets: DA / Illegal dumping: DA / House lights fight cancer / Thumbtack mystery / Santa porch pirate
"Help us meet our goal while remembering Amber and just how precious life is." Birthday boxes to help kids are being donated in her honor.
"He's just a baby and we just want him home." Have you seen DJ Catnip?
Kait's Angels has marked the 10 years since Kaitlyn Doorhy died while at college with a steadfast focus on helping others in the community.
Also: Supe charged in DWI crash: PD / Teens march in Macy's Thanksgiving Parade / Turkey pardon / LI Pizza Strong / Urine-soaked dogs: SPCA
Bags of clothing and donations filled a North Fork porch this week as the community opens its hearts — and mourns Edy Herrera, who perished.
Also: Congestion pricing / Vehicle rallies / Dr. Goodall's horseshoe crab plea / Dog dies / 'Santa' mourned / Fire after ticket / Body parts
Also: "Not guilty" plea in body parts case: docs / Pearl Harbor memorial / Pet store ban opposition / Charity / Workers underpaid $60K+ : DA
5 households, including 11 people and 4 small kids, lived in the Mattituck home left in ruins after Tuesday's fire that killed 1: Red Cross.
Also: Son wanted in connection with dad's slay hurt?: PD / Dt. Diller event / Congestion pricing / Man who strangled, raped ex sentenced: DA
Also: Firefighter accused of setting blaze suspended: FD / LIRR voice dies / Preemie joy / Terrorism plot: DA / Zeldin / Dispensary helps
An attorney who wrote a memoir about abuse, neglect and foster care is shining a light on a new Ronald McDonald House in Suffolk County.