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Event Showcases Long Island’s Culinary Talent While Supporting Community Health Care
A Wading River woman, cloaked in grief since her beloved husband died in a crash last year, needs help to rehome her cat, currently hiding.
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"I encourage New Yorkers to use this web-based tool to provide DEC with real-time information about locations of suspected outbreaks."
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"Locals helping locals." The community will come together with an auction to help Crescent Duck Farm, which had to euthanize its flock.
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Here's a chance to give back to the community in advance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service.
5 years ago, baby Ruby Cotter received her new heart before Christmas and since then, in another miracle, her brother received one, too.
The puppy has a possible broken pelvis and a broken back leg and was found on Christmas Eve, animal advocates say. "He needs our help."
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Halo's delighted owners said tracker Teddy Henn, a caring community, and a Patch article helped to bring the beloved dog home safely.
"All we want is to bring her home safely."
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The turkeys were saved by a Long Island animal advocacy group.
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The Suffolk County Correctional Facility was lit in purple in recognition of World Pancreatic Cancer Day; Sheriff Toulon is a survivor.
Don't miss a minute of the fun! See a full schedule of events here.
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31 drivers between the ages of 6 and 17 competed for a grand prize of $26,000; the purse was the largest at such an event.
"Jeanette is the nicest person I've ever met. She has a heart of gold and I love her dearly. And I can't believe this is happening to her."
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PBMC is the only hospital in New York State to receive the highest level of this prestigious award based on three-year evaluation
See the photos and videos of all the delightful dachshunds here.
The festival unfolds Saturday in downtown Riverhead. Find the full schedule here.
Thousands of Long Islanders Can Expect Letters from Their Water Providers About Their Service Line Material & Potential Need for Replacement
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The event, always held on Columbus Day weekend, has been a celebration of Riverhead's agricultural community for decades.
There are a plethora of pumpkin-picking opportunities available in Riverhead.
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"We know the need is real, and we’re excited to launch this new, centrally located facility to better support the East End of Long Island."
The turtle has improved dramatically, as the photo in the story shows. He's now able to eat and drink on his own.
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Here's a full schedule of all the fun.
Enzo's family thanked the community who helped. "We really felt the love."
"Every moment is a moment that almost didn’t happen — and we are in a constant state of gratitude."
Enzo and the family's other dog, Bella, got out of a LI family's home; Bella was hit by a car and badly injured. Enzo remains missing.