"Usually, we are thrilled to find an interesting piece of beach glass. This was extra special."
Lenny Daddona, his kids said, is "humble, selfless and hardworking. He consistently puts others before himself, especially friends, family."
During the eclipse, it is especially unsafe to look directly at the sun without specialized eye protection and can result in serious injury.
Bring your appetites: The mouthwatering event, an annual tradition, includes delicious kielbasa, with horseradish for sale.
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The thrill of professional wrestling is back on Long Island Sunday. "Buckle up — we're going for a St. Patrick's Day ride!"
Irish eyes were smiling in Cutchogue Saturday as the parade kicked off, with Paul Drum as grand marshal. See huge photo gallery here.
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The showcase is free to all members of the community who are planning a wedding or other celebration.
A gentle snow fell as fire departments from across LI headed to Greenport for the iconic parade. See the huge photo gallery here.
"I couldn't be more proud of him and all that he's accomplished." — Sharon Sailo, Paul's mother. Find parade details here.
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The winsome trio just wants to stay alive.
"He was a guiding light." Ben Doroski, 1 of 2 students who wrote the message in a bottle found after 32 years, remembers beloved teacher.
"Our fire departments are the most important organizations we have in each hamlet, with no close second." —Longtime Supervisor Scott Russell
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A message in a bottle sent 32 years ago by 2 students has brought hope and healing for the family of the teacher, who died recently.
Kait's Angels, a group dedicated to helping honors in memory of Kaitlyn Doorhy, donated $5,000 this week to help bring Gigi home safely.
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For the first time, local fire departments will also compete.
"This is a fun, invigorating way for our community to make a splash for CAST and Back to the Bays by supporting their import work."
"10 years ago today, I lost the love of my life."
The heavy rain is expected to mean coastal flooding along the southern and eastern shores of Long Island, the National Weather Service says.
The event will be held Sunday at the town's recreation center in Peconic.
Send your storm photos to Lisa.Finn@patch.com.
PSEG Long Island worked throughout Tuesday night and Wednesday to restore power to the almost 28,000 who lost service in the storm.
While snowfall is not expected on Long Island, rain and heavy winds are in the forecast, the NWS says.
"These girls worked hard at it together, and now the results are showing."
The North Fork Polar Bears will take the plunge to help those in need on Sunday, January 28.
The free movies are "to say thanks for the love and support that made the North Fork Arts Center at the Sapan Greenport Theatre possible."
It's been a well-loved event for generations.
Although Christmas came and went for Fynn, shelter staff are praying he'll find a new home for the new year.
Christmas may have passed without a reunion for Gigi and her family, but hope remains. A reward now tops $9K and a GoFundMe was created.
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""It feels really, really good to have community support. People have been so generous."
Scott Russell has served in Town Hall for 33 years, and as supervisor for 18 — the longest-serving supervisor in Southold.
Fynn's injuries were once so bad that he "screamed in pain," Gabby Stroup of the League says. Now, he's healed and needs his forever home.