Andrew McMorris, who died when just 12 years old, will be awarded a posthumous diploma by the high school he was never able to attend.
Also: Stolen $80K check: PD / Bar-crawl stabbing: DA / / Hurricane / Sloths / Fermentation fest / 'Joyful' Pride parade /Headlamp thief: PD
"When her life was stolen, a light went out." Decades after loss, grief for the family members of Gilgo victim Jessica Taylor is endless.
Also: Pedestrian hospitalized after LIRR strike: MTA / 2 geese on loose safe / World Cup cricket matches on way / Stop & Shop closures?
Also: Autism journey of love / 3 dogs saved / Officer punched: PD / Gilgo / Carcinogens / Childhood cancer help / School corruption probe
"Domestic ducks and geese are sensitive individuals, not school science experiments, Easter props or objects to be discarded like trash."
Have you seen these 2 geese taking a stroll?
Georgica Workforce Opportunity Committee to Host Unique 2-Day Innovative Job Fair for Construction and Development Opportunities
Also: Man pulled unresponsive from pool: PD / Flying dogs / Pizza Strong / Rabbit disease / Nostalgic drive-ins / Hunger / Bookstore help
"As we plant these trees, we sow the seeds of a stronger, more connected community, where the legacy of our veterans continues to flourish."
Also: Human remains / 'Road rage' driver: prosecutors / Hunger in NY grows / Mom mourns son, girlfriend lost / Hammer attack to head: PD
The painting flew off a passing car in Riverhead, the woman says.
"I'm sick with grief."
The crowd gathered at Hallock State Park Preserve to share the rare happening.
Do you have your eclipse glasses ready?
Turtles often become roadkill in numerous "hot spots" on town roads, wildlife advocates say.
"The ache remains." — Alisa McMorris, who lost her son, Boy Scout Andrew McMorris at 12 to a drunk driver.
Also: Gambling machines seized: PD / Funeral plans for NYPD officer from LI / Help needed after tragedy / Fatal DWI sentencing: DA / Measles
"This one really hit me hard. The minute I heard a cop was shot, I lost my breath" — Wife of NYPD Det. Brian Simonsen, killed in 2019.
A well-known animal rescue advocate who faced her own health challenges this year said her family is devastated by the loss —and needs help.
Also: Burglar in basement: PD / Change for Gabby / Botched murder-suicide: PD / Skills for people with disabilities / 'Charlotte's Web' home
Also: Foot spa raid: DA / Dismembered man mourned / Ivy Ridge students speak out / Dolphin / Sweet treats / Eatery cares / 'Break the Hate'
Boy takes joy ride: PD / School bus driver accused of abusing girl: PD / LI man's Mets win / Solar eclipse party / Marathon for wife / Wind
"I'm pretending forever to be normal but, you know — you can never be somebody that didn't go through this."
Also: Petito lawsuit against PD / Man stabbed wife who wanted divorce: PD / 13 cats rescued / Eatery's good works / Kickbacks: feds / Suozzi
The Riverhead woman was a high school junior when she was sent to The Academy at Ivy Ridge. Here, she recalls abuse, terror she experienced.
"Teamwork saves them!" Watch the heartwarming video here of the deer back in her natural element.
Coming up in Riverhead: A free event celebrating Black History Month, including a showing of "Just Mercy" and a forum with law enforcement.
Rescuers say the situation was avoidable. "This is human error. This is because someone didn't recycle properly." See dramatic video here.
Also: Poop-scooping business / Machete-menacing: PD / Man busted for doing donuts: PD / 'Despicable' dad abused daughter: DA / Cheer victory
Also: Candidates offer rides in snow to polls / Man hit by tow truck dies: PD / Cheer team shines / Eatery arson: PD / LI's 'best downtown'
One animal rescuer is trying valiantly to help the bewildered deer.
Critical Issues Addressed by Suffolk County Water Authority and Elected Officials
Also: Man tried to kill wife in front of kids: DA / Woman's 1st novel / Free teddy bears / Pawn shop sentencing: DA / Village court closes
PBMC Ranked #2 in New York State for Pulmonary Care and #3 in Gastrointestinal Medicine
Multiple other deceased farm animals, including a baby goat and pig, were found on the property, the DA says.
Hangar door pinning kills man: PD / Health aide beats man: PD / Phone scam / Mobile pizza ovens / Debit card rejection, gunpoint robbery: PD
Donation of $250,000 in Support of New Center
Also: $74K+ raised for officer killed in crash / Brutal attack on LI: DA / Wing challenge / Side Hustle Bread / Autistic teen missing: PD
Also: Health aide beat elderly man: PD / 'Teacher of Year' contest / Groundhogs / Swatting threat: PD / Pub's farewell / Message for drivers