"The executive order was necessary to protect our town residents as well as asylum seekers from being housed in violation of our town code."
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The Riverhead events are planned in "remembrance of those who perished on one of America’s saddest days," town officials say.
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Joan Levan’s advocacy and fundraising has helped elevate the level of healthcare available in the region
The event takes place through 7 p.m. Thursday.
"All I clearly remember before they flew down to have a CT scan is asking the nurse and Rocco, 'Did I die?'"
"The unexpected death of a child is a loss that no one could be prepared for."
If you'd like to share your photos of Riverhead's Cardboard Boat Race event, email them to Lisa.Finn@patch.com or post them here.
Although the annual Polish Town Fair has been canceled again — the fun will go on at a Polish Festival planned for the Riverhead Polish Hall
The storm hardening work on the distribution circuit is part of many system improvements included in the “Power On” program, PSEG says.
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When 2 domestic Pekin ducks were found abandoned in the Wading River duck pond, a caring community turned to social media to help.
The driver was arrested after he was found to be operating the vehicle without an interlock device, police say.
Patch has your complete guide to Independence Day fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around Riverhead.
The free series, which launches July 21, will host family-friendly movies premiering at various county parks on Friday and Saturdays.
Bill Gorga, who saved a baby, as well as 2 who saved women from a fire in Riverhead, were honored at a Liberty Medal ceremony Thursday.
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After 5 days missing, Max was sitting on the walkway Wednesday morning, patiently waiting to be let back in, his thankful owner says.
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"To say we are heartbroken is an understatement."
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Statistically, more police officers die by suicide than they do in the line of duty, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness.
Jamesport's George Young Community Center building was previously a grade school, and as it turns 100, a display of memorabilia is planned.
Downtown Riverhead was alive with creativity and bright colors Sunday as artists brought their talents to the annual event. See photos here.
James Benken watched his dreams go up in flames when a Jamesport barn was gutted by fire. Now, the road back from the ashes has challenges.
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"The heartbreak I was dealing with was indescribable." The owner of a LI cat missing for 3 years cries with joy at news that he'll be home.
Erin Narumi Prince, like so many on the East End, is forced by a dearth of affordable housing to leave the home she has loved for years.
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Don't miss the dazzling array Sunday as artists use chalk to create "vibrant and moving" works.
Wesley Ackley died at 27 in January. "He was a strong advocate for the skate park and had a passion that never wavered."
The event takes place on August 5 in the Peconic River; registation is now open.
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He was honored Friday at the Long Island Game Farm, a place where he spent many happy hours with his family.
"In Suffolk County, we had over 350 young people die last year from fentanyl." That's more than all who died in Vietnam from the area: DA