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🌱 Riverhead Daily: Medical Supplies For Ukraine + Crash Charges

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Happy Wednesday, neighbors! Diane Witek here to get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note.

First, today's weather:

Cooler; a shower in the p.m. High: 44, low: 41.

Here are the top stories in Riverhead today:

  1. Rev. Bohdan Hedz of the St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church is organizing a collection drive for family and the people of Ukraine. Right now, they can only send medical supplies and need money to send it overseas. "Mass is being held daily at the church, at 820 Pond View Road, every day at 9 a.m. Donations of medicine, and also monetary contributions, can be sent to that address," Hedz said. (Riverhead Patch)
  2. In response to the unfortunate incident of a 4-year-olds' death, online court documents stated that "Amy Wesolowski, 34, was indicted and charged on March 15 by a Suffolk County grand jury on one count of felony manslaughter, child passenger killed; one count of felony aggravated DWI with a child, or Leandra's Law, first offense; one count of driving while ability impaired by drugs; a misdemeanor; one count of endangering the welfare of a child, a misdemeanor; and one count of third-degree unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, a misdemeanor." (Riverhead Patch)
  3. On April 5 the Calverton Restoration Advisory Board will hold its first meeting, both in person and virtually, at the Manorville Fire Department at 6:15 p.m. "Representatives of the Navy will provide an update on the biosparge system at the Site 7 Fuel Depot and the anomaly area of trichloroethylene, a chemical compound commonly used in industrial solvents, at the former Naval Weapons Industrial Reserve Plant, according to the agenda for the meeting." (RiverheadLOCAL)
  4. Veronica Pezdan, a 28-year-old former Shoreham/Wading River High School teacher, admitted to having a sexual relationship with a 15-year-old male student for a two-month span last year. Pezsan was sentenced by Suffolk County Judge Steven Pilewski to 10 years of probation after she pleaded guilty in December to a charge of third-degree rape. Ten other counts were dropped in exchange for her plea. (Dan's Papers)
  5. Lauren Pazienza, 26, a Long Island events coordinator, has handed herself into police for the death of an 86-year-old vocal coach, Barbara Maier Gustern. On March 10, Gustern was shoved from behind and she hit her head on the sidewalk during the attack. Gustern died five days later, the NYPD said. (Subscription: Newsday)

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Today in Riverhead:

  • K-4 Report Cards Posted to the Parent Portal. (All Day)
  • North Fork Core Volunteer Training. (5:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • Suffolk County Sheriff's Office: "It's a beautiful spring morning! Make it a great day! #Spring, #goodmorning, #SCSO." (Facebook) (Website)
  • RiverheadLOCAL: "Guest column: It's time for a full accounting of the systemic failures that resulted in this tragedy and what must be done to ensure that this tragedy does not repeat itself. ⁠ ⁠ If the town lacks the requisite resources or initiative." (Instagram)
  • Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County: "Thank you Suffolk County Legislator Manuel Esteban - 16th LD for spending time with us this afternoon to learn about all the facets of #ccesuffolk. Legislator Esteban represents District 16 and is committed to tackling issues." (Facebook)
  • The Suffolk Theater: "THE ZOMBIES are officially heading out on their world tour and they're making a stop in Riverhead on April 24! Catch these iconic British psychedelic pop legends as they celebrate their long-awaited induction into The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame." (Instagram) (Website)
  • The Suffolk Theater: "We are so honored to be mentioned alongside all of our incredible neighbors in @nytimes as a part of this exciting, growing community!" (Instagram)
  • Riverhead Faculty & Community Theatre RFCT: "Attention all singers: Is there a Broadway song you love to sing but just aren't 'right' for? Now's your chance! Riverhead Faculty and Community Theatre is holding auditions for our 'miscast cabaret' of Broadway songs." (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday. I'll see you soon!

— Diane Witek

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