Former 'Batmobile' Replica Shop Owner On Fire: 'It Was Horrible': PM

Also: LI Hall of Famer dies / USB Arena's 1 year / SUV stolen with toddlers inside: PD / 'EngineerGirl' / Pudding Lady / Historic home razed

6 Recreational Marijuana Shops Approved On Long Island

The list of 1st adult use cannabis retails dispensaries includes 6 on Long Island, officials say.

Owner Of Former LI 'Batmobile' Replica Shop On Fire: 'It Was Horrible'

" I was hoping I could save at least one car. Nothing at all was salvageable." Jim Benken, whose pet pigeons were also lost in the blaze.

Road Closure Next Week In Riverhead To Create Fish Passage

Dam Road will have closures next week, police say.

1 Year After Deadly LI Fire: 'It Can All Be Gone In A Second': PM

Also: Man who sold coke, fentanyl gets 10 years: DA / Joan Jett's Jag / School break-in: PD / Macy's parade marcher / Ex-girlfriend shot: DA

Peconic Bay Medical Center Receives 'B' In New Safety Report

On Long Island, 7 hospitals received an A. Three hospitals received a D grade. Stony Brook Southampton Hospital got a "C."

LI Girl, 5, Survives Fall From 2nd-Story Window, EMTs Honored: PM

Also: LI home heating costs spike / Supposed bear sighting caught on video / Man stole $5K dog: police / World Cup / Thanksgiving traffic

Community Runs For Beloved Kindergarten Teacher: 'Remember Our Girl'

Friends, family will run in memory of Keri Stromski — whose "hug machine" went viral — and students made a video in her honor. Watch here.

Teen Reported Missing Again From Wading River Facility: Police

Autumn Tucker has run away in the past, and no foul play is suspected, police say.

Lawyer For Valva's Ex-Fiancee: 'She Did Not Commit The Act': Patch PM

Also: Dog saved from LI cesspool / LI native plays at World Cup / 'Strange man' approaches kids at bus stop / Whale in creek / Veterans Day

Vigil For LI Man Killed In Axe Attack: "He Was An Amazing Person': PM

Also: Funds raised for missing LI boater's family / Candidate apologizes for anti-Muslim Tweets / Trees threatened / 'Wicked' witch on LI

Vigil For LI Man Killed In Axe Attack: "He Was An Amazing Person'

The young musician and rapper made his mark on Long Island but died in a horrific axe attack in Tulsa. Friends, family mourn at vigil.

Four PBMC Departments Receive 5-star Ratings from Healthgrades

Cardiac, Orthopedic, Neurology and Pulmonary Departments Commended for their Achievement

Valva: DA Argues 'Depraved' Murderer; Defense Seeks Lesser Charge: PM

Also: Hero officer in LI building collapse / Voter intimidation on LI / LI lawmaker urges Biden to act on Iran / Gluten-free brewery

Michael Valva Won't Take The Stand In Murder Trial: Attorney|Patch PM

Also: LI girl grabbed on way to school / LI native honored by Jets / LI girl hosts Nickelodeon show / Tyler Flach verdict / Turkey prices

As Prices Spike, Group Aims To Bring Turkeys To LI Tables For Holidays

The average cost of a Thanksgiving dinner for 10 is expected to be about 12.6 percent higher this year, according to Island Harvest.

How To Keep Your Pet Safe On Halloween

Halloween is fun for families but can be downright spooky for pets. Here's how to keep 4-footed friends safe this Halloween.

Long Island Siblings Saved By Heart Transplants Beat COVID

"We are very thankful our kids were blessed with such strong hearts and undeniable fighting spirits."

'Duckling Jail Break' Reported In Riverhead

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation officers relocated 7 ducklings born in jail.

Thomas Valva's Coroner Describes Stages Of Deadly Hypothermia: PM

Also: Man killed in fiery LIE crash / Ghost pizza kitchen / 'Sopranos' actors on LI / LI Halloween homes / RSV / Chiropractor abuse: cops

Valva, Ex Talk Deleting Videos After Thomas, 8, Froze: Witness | PM

Also: Wrong-way drivers: cops / Hochul/Zeldin debate / Pie Hole open / School shooting threat: PD / COVID impacts scores / Artist, 10, helps

Calverton Woman 'Volunteer Of Year' For Work To Feed Hungry On LI

"She never turns anybody away. She has kept the pantry operating through the last 2 pandemic years, closing only 1 day in a snowstorm."

Charred Ruins Razed On LI Where House Fire Killed 5

"I still can't believe it." A man who survived the deadly fire that killed 5 on Long Island watched as the historic home was razed.

Older Valva Boy Was 'Looking For Any Crumb Of Food', Teacher Says: PM

Also: EMTs' cardiac save/ Teen indicted for baby shower shooting: DA / Miniature railroad reborn on LI / Child, 5, falls from window: PD

Street Named For Fallen NYPD Det. Brian Simonsen Near His Precinct

"I honestly loved him more than life." — Leanne Simonsen, Det. Brian Simonsen's widow.

Fallen NYPD Detective Brian Simonsen Honored On LI: 'He Was My World'

Det. Brian Simonsen was honored recently; his family reflected on his heart and smile. "He was one in a million. Everyone loved him."

Riverhead Country Fair, A Longtime Tradition, Unfolds Sunday

The Riverhead Country Fair celebrates the town's rich agricultural heritage.

Where To Pick A Pumpkin Near Riverhead

Pumpkin season is here. Find out where to get the pick of the patch near Riverhead.

Sunrise Mall Koi Fish Find New Homes

Hauntingly Fun Halloween Fest Heading To Riverhead Soon

See what Halloween happenings are in store soon for Riverhead.

'I Will Beat Them Until They Bleed': Valva Abusive, ADA Says: Patch PM

Also: Bicyclist dies in crash: PD / LI teen performs on NPR / Van Gogh on LI / I hurt in fire / Intoxicated man crashes with 3 kids: police

Peconic Bay Medical Center Celebrates Longtime Donors’ Stewardship

Thomas and Mary Jane Poole Honored for their Contributions to Advance Healthcare

Town Takes Steps To Demolish Riverhead Home Ravaged By Fire

If the owner does not move forward with plans to raze the house, the town passed a resolution to step in, Supervisor Yvette Aguiar says.

Homeless Hit Hard By Pandemic: 'They Had Nowhere To Go': Patch PM

Also: Fighter jet over LI / Mourning LI teen / Airline staff helps pet fish / LI's antisemitism / Adventureland helps / Inclusive playground

LI Homeless Hit Hard By Pandemic: 'They Had Nowhere To Go'

Maureen's Haven, a Long Island not-for-profit, provides help to the homeless. It has seen a dramatic spike in need since the pandemic.

Old-Fashioned Fun At The Hallockville Museum Farm Country Fair: Photos

It was old-fashioned fun as the 41st Annual Hallockville Country Fair & Craft Show unfolded this weekend in Riverhead.

Cow On The Loose On LI Escaped Farm Last Month

The 750 lb. cow is on the lam, much like a bull, Barney, who captured the imagination of Long Islanders when he made run for it last year.

Peconic Bay Medical Center Orthopedic Surgeons Ranked Best in New York

PBMC’s Dr. Michael Ciminiello and Dr. Peter Sultan Ranked Top Surgeons

'Conversation With Supervisor' Featured At Riverhead Civic Meeting

Riverhead Town Supervisor Yvette Aguiar will engage in informal conversation with residents about issues facing the community this week.

PBMC Foundation and William Ris Gallery raise money for breast health