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NEW YORK — On the weekend, we present a week in review of the top stories and headlines from all across New York. Here's a roundup of some of the most-read stories across the state. You can also find your local Patch and catch up on those stories by clicking here.

Martha Stewart's Peacocks Are Famous, But They Aren't For Everyone

Martha Stewart's prized peacocks are among Bedford's most famous residents, but a vet says that raising peafowls is one celebrity pastime that is best not emulated by the public.

Westchester Man Arrested After Killing Father With Meat Cleaver: Police

Police have made an arrest in a brutal killing at a Westchester home. Shortly after 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Yonkers police officers were called to a Scarsdale Road home after a report of an unconscious man. Police apprehended 47-year-old August Velasco; detectives believe that Velasco repeatedly struck his father with a cleaver in the home, causing his death.

Wading In A 'Lost River' Finds A Whole Other World Worth Saving

The Hutchinson River is sometimes referred to as the "lost river," upstaged by its namesake, the Hutchinson River Parkway, but the river remains a critical, but fragile Long Island Sound watershed.

Largest Ever Illegal Vape Bust Nets Hundreds Of Products

A crackdown on vape sales led to the bust of one of the largest illegal vape sales the Westchester County Health Department has come across since New York law enacted regulations on the distribution of tobacco products and herbal cigarettes to minors.

Pair Of Iguanas Found Roaming Through Long Island Neighborhood

It's not something you see every day on your daily stroll: Apair of iguanas were found outside a home on Island last week, Suffolk police said. The first iguana was found on a Long Island street; when officers arrived, the reptile ran to a home nearby where they also saw a six-foot iguana outside, according to police.

Cardboard Boat Regatta Headed To Long Island During Maritime Fest

Boats made out of cardboard? The capsizing is part of the fun — and now a new cardboard boat regatta is headed to Long Island.

LI Son Who Lost Dad On 9/11 Meets Mike Piazza: 'Both Of My Heroes'

Andrew Jordan, Jr. lost his father 22 years ago on 9/11. He was only 9 years old. His memories of his father are precious — and one that resonates most clearly, even now, is his father's love of the Mets.

Boy, 11, Tucks Allowance Into Bag Of Bread Donations To Help LI Needy

One little boy made someone's day a whole lot brighter on Long Island this week.

Fire Island Lighthouse Tower Reopens To the Public

The tower, which had been closed for months, is now open for visitors.

Rockland Native Stranded By 2001 Attack Calls For 23K Acts Of Kindness

He was 4, on a flight home from Dublin, when terrorists attacked NYC and DC. Now he has joined the board of Pay It Forward 9/11.