The Wading River man was driving at about 113 mph in East Quogue when he hit the car driven by an 82-year-old Queens man, the DA says.
Also: Drug bust: DA / 'Beautiful soul' dies / Human remains / Stony Brook University visas revoked / Man gunned down on LIRR / Diner closes
LI's Butterfly Effect Project was created to empower young girls; that vow is stronger than ever after racist attacks. Support is needed.
The showdown was in Riverhead on April Fool's Day, but was no joke — participants took the dive and got up-close and personal with sharks.
"No matter your view on adult cannabis use, I think we can all agree that children and teens should not have access to it."
Allie Sanders created a free puzzle box for her Girl Scout Troop's Bronze Award project. Now, she needs puzzle donations to refill the box.
His 19th birthday will mark "2,372 days since I cradled his face and kissed his cheek, whispering our final good-byes." — Alisa McMorris.
A flag-raising and Leprechaun Plunge kicked off Saturday's Jamesport St. Patrick's Day Parade. Grand Marshal Anthony Meras speaks to Patch.
Also: Kids hurt in school bus crash / Mister Softee opens / Spielberg flick films / Teen races on / LI Dance champs / Trans ban challenged
The event will be followed by a Leprechaun Leap into the Peconic Bay.
Autumn still needs a forever home, after her family was rocked by the greatest of tragedies. Here's how to help.
Also: Family seeks to lay beloved mom to rest / Missing girl / Bus stop approach / Tent death Neglected dogs found / Gilgo / Wegmans opens
Also: Wegmans opens on LI / New charges for ex-superintendent: court / Missing girl / Road rage / Eatery closing / Fraudulent $1M: Feds
Also: Wegmans opens on LI / Gabby Petito docuseries tops Netflix / House fire brings out multiple departments: FD / Police save choking man
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.
Also: Smoke shop bust: PD / Baby saved / Woman hit by truck: PD / Eatery owner's YouTube series / Granola Lady mourned / Fatal stabbing: DA
Also: Kids tell "erratic" driver to pull over: PD / Hometown hero / Indictment in crash that hurt good Samaritan: DA / Ex-legislator dies
"I encourage New Yorkers to use this web-based tool to provide DEC with real-time information about locations of suspected outbreaks."
Also: Man tried to lure child with candy: PD / Top hospitals / Drones / Seagull saved / Info session after deportation fear / Help for farm
"Locals helping locals." The community will come together with an auction to help Crescent Duck Farm, which had to euthanize its flock.
Also: Person sleeping in car shot: DA / 3rd man charged after teen's disappearance: lawyer / Raccoons with distemper / Missing girl found
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."
Also: Fire guts holiday light house / Star Wars barber's free Christmas cuts / Tragedy closes bagel shop / Dog robbed by force: PD / Drones
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."
Also: Boy, 8, robbed of coat: PD / TBI hope / Grooming: suit / 26 suspensions: PD / Urine-soaked dogs, rats, coke / LI Pizza Strong / Plunge
The turkeys were saved by a Long Island animal advocacy group.
Also: Pedestrian dies: PD / PSEG donation / Woman, 80, slams into tree: PD / "True warrior", 14, fights cancer / Congestion suit / Turkey
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.
Trooper suspended: PD / Vets helped / Man dead under car: PD / Sex offender slashing: DA / Girl's Taylor Swift "best day" / Paraglider hurt
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."
Also: Ex-daycare worker charged: PD / Man, dog hit by car die / Trooper shot: PD / Cannabis delivery / Recovery / Fighting hunger / Fires
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.