Hijab Forcibly Taken | $88.48M Estate Sale | 2X Million $ Lottery Win

On the weekend, we present a week in review of the top stories and headlines from all across New York. Here's a roundup of some of the most-read stories across the state. You can also find your local Patch and catch up on those stories by clicking here.

Iconic Hamptons Estate ‘La Dune’ Sells For $88.48M At Auction

The "ground-breaking" sale represents the most valuable property ever auctioned live at Sotheby's.

AG Indicts Man, NYPD Sergeant, In Ice-Cooler Death

Undercover cop Erik Duran threw a cooler at a suspected dealer fleeing a bust on a motorized scooter, prosecutors said.

Injured Bald Eagle Rescued On Long Island Takes To Sky Again In Release

"Liberty's" eye injury has healed and it stretched its wings into the wild on Wednesday.

Bulls Rescued From Property Near Where Dogs Were Shot, Animal Advocates Say

Multiple other deceased farm animals, including a baby goat and pig, were found on the property, the DA says.

County Exec Reviews Police Policy After Muslim Woman Claims Hijab Was Forcibly Taken

Ed Romaine says his administration "does not condone any policy which would compromise a person's religious beliefs or customs."

NY Forest Rangers Assist In Ice Rescue

An angler fell through the ice while a forest ranger was in the parking lot talking to other anglers about figuring ice thickness.

Contractor Makes Sweeping Commitment To Habitat For Humanity

The more you do, the more you get out of it, he told Patch. "You don't believe that, and then you find out it is true."

Cookies Recalled By Stew Leonard's After Death Made On LI: Officials

The company fired back that they'd told Stew Leonard's in July that peanuts were now used and labeled correctly.

Schools Didn't Stop Boy's Bullying 'Nightmare,' Lawsuit Says

One mother said her son endured a 'living nightmare' of physical abuse, death threats, and homophobic taunts at school.

Clammer Stuck In Ice Rescued By Police

The boat became lodged in the ice at around 2:30 p.m., police say.

High School Nursing Students Go TikTok Viral With Blood Drive Plea

Sometimes, a fit of the giggles can do more to bring attention to a serious school announcement than anyone expected.

Never Tell Me The Odds: Man Claims $1M Lottery Prize — Again

The Powerball winner received less than a cool $1M after opting for a one-time lump sum payment and required withholdings were deducted.

Remains Of 9/11 Victim Identified Decades Later

John Ballantine Niven, 44, was an executive at an insurance firm in New York City.

Sword-Wielding Man Faces Attempted Murder Charge In Burglary: Police

The man, one of "many attackers" breaking into a home, slashed multiple men with a sword while they were sleeping, police say.

'Nile' Still Missing After The Car He Was In Was Stolen

Police say the Stolen Honda Pilot has not triggered any license plate reads since it was stolen on Jan. 7.

Teacher Sues School District Over Pride Flag Policy: Report

Multiple high school teachers who are part of the LGBTQ+ community were "targeted" by students, according to a lawsuit.

Pink-Gun-Wielding Man Menacing Women Arrested After Foot Chase: PD

The 24-year-old was arraigned on weapons and menacing charges and released on bail hours later, according to police.

An Infant Wasn't Breathing, A Cop Saved The Day

The officer took the unresponsive infant from frantic relatives and began CPR. Eventually, the child took a breath and let out a cry.

Man Fires Gun Inside Building, Leading To Standoff, Arrest: Police

He was arrested after nearly 3 hours; a hostage negotiator was called, the street was closed, and a large police presence responded: PD

Police: Man Fleeing Traffic Stop Rammed Police Car Twice

The incident happened just after midnight Saturday, police said.

Billy Joel Exhibit Food Drive: LI Cares, LIMEHOF, Team Up To Fight Hunger

A bag of non-perishable food will get a Billy Joel poster and half-off a ticket to an exhibit at the LI Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame.

Police Seek Duo Accused Of Stealing 7 Pairs Of Sunglasses Worth $2,473

Have you seen either of these men?

Ostrich, Prairie Dogs Among 100 Animals Seized From Home

The homeowner was given 30 violations for illegal possessions of the animals, Humane Long Island said.

Residential Facility Ex-Employee Had Sex With Resident: Police

The man was accused of having sex with a 14-year-old resident of the facility and faces rape charges, police say

Hogwarts Hall Pop-Up, "Harry Potter" Trivia Coming To Lounge

The lounge will be decked out in "Harry Potter" decor, and there will be themed cocktails, small plates of food and trivia nights.

Auxiliary Raises $572K For Hospital

"All the good they do is all for the hospital and our community."

Doctor Gets 5 To 15 Yrs. In Prison For Overprescribing Opioids: DA

He pleaded guilty in October to five counts of second-degree manslaughter, prosecutors said.

Missing Teen With Autism Found Safe In NYC: Police

It's believed he ran away, police say.

Varsity Cheer Team Headed To Nationals For 18th Year In Row

A GoFundMe has been organized to help fund the girls' trip to Nationals: "With your support we can help them achieve greatness."

Sentence Delayed For Man Convicted In $600M Scheme: Report

He ran a medical billing company from his basement and was convicted of health care fraud, wire fraud and identity theft, officials say.

3 Students Selected As Finalists In Nationwide Science Competition

The finalists advance to a week-long tournament in May at the Regeneron Science Talent Search

Man, 81, With Alzheimer's Reported Missing: Police

He usually wears a baseball cap with the word "Native"; he was reported missing after family found the door open and stove on, police say.

Man Found Dead After House Fire: Police

The fire broke out Wedneday night, police say.

Hundreds Rally To Protest Antisemitic Graffiti At Jewish Businesses

Those gathered waved Israeli flags in a show of support for the businesses targeted overnight, vowing "hate has no place here.

Man Gets 25 Years To Life In Ex-Girlfriend's Fatal Stabbing

"My heart continues to go out to Sandra McIntosh's loved ones." - DA Ray Tierney