About 85 percent of drowning victims were not wearing life jackets, Suffolk County officials say, kicking off a new East End alert system.
The suspended police officer is accused of sexually assaulting 2 women when off duty; he was previously indicted on prostitution charges: DA
"The community far and wide made Little Bear famous — a star — the Taylor Swift of lost dogs." Little Bear's grateful owner.
Residents came out in force to support their students in Hampton Bays Tuesday.
The budget passed by a wide margin Tuesday.
"Westhampton Beach is the perfect backdrop for this celebration of creativity."
1 person was thrown from the vehicle after it crashed into the woods, police say.
The incidents both took place Saturday, police say.
"These men and women who put their lives on the line for us are truly, truly special people."
"I am heartbroken." A Quogue woman is searching frantically for the dog who's been by her side for 11 years.
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"I never expected to win the scholarship." Senior Meghan Pomroy will be attending McGill University in the fall to study chemistry.
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The crash took place Tuesday night, police say.
His project is one of 23 from Long Island and one of only three from Suffolk County to advance to this level, the district says.
The popular event includes music, kids' activities, food trucks, and artisan vendors Also, the Farmers Market opens for the season, too.
He was arrested Sunday night, police say.
Missing for more than 2 weeks, Rajah is home safe and sound now in Hampton Bays.
"The community is thrilled to have its theater back." — Southampton Town Supervisor Maria Moore.
Narcan stations were first installed after fentanyl-laced cocaine on the North Fork led to 8 overdoses and 6 deaths over 8 days in 2021.
"I hope for a future filled with love, laughter, and shared adventures."
A Hampton Bays woman is searching desperately for her missing Bengal cat, Rajah.
The man was struck by a Porsche as he was attempting to cross Route 111, police say.
According to Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine, the invasive species kills trees, leaving behind dead wood to fuel wildfires.
The crash took place on Thursday night, police say.
"Help lift the weight of any financial stress so they can focus on what matters most: healing, family, and hope."
"The s'mores theory was one of the included theories examined by us, but we did not find that it was conclusively the cause." — Ryan Murphy
"We're constantly growing and changing, and I think that's what makes us successful." — Jason Belkin, co-owner of Hampton Coffee Company.
20 percent of all wing sales at participating locations will go directly to dozens of fire, EMS departments who battled the raging fires.
The new bike trail, aimed at enhancing outdoor recreation and promoting healthy lifestyles, will span about 2 miles, town officials say.
Older students read books to elementary school-aged kids as part of the effort to teach kindness and inclusivity, the district says.
The diner, long loved by generations, shuttered in 2015 after years of ownership by the Vlahadamis family. Patch wants to hear your stories.
The auction will take place on April 5 in Westhampton.
The Riverhead man was arrested Sunday, police say.
18 students from Westhampton Beach, Hampton Bays, Pierson, and Southampton High Schools spent the last 6 months researching critical issues.
Taking history out of the textbooks by honoring local veterans, the Hampton Bays School District paid tribute to David Agtsteribbe.
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The grenade has been removed, police say.
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The Hampton Bays man, who suffered multiple injuries, was arrested Friday, police say.