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Riverhead Police blotter: July 22, 2024
A total of 35 incidents were reported by Riverhead Town Police on July 22, 2024. Among them:. 7:43 a.m. Petit Larceny, Sweezy Avenue, Riverhead. 9:43 a.m. Grand Larceny, Suffolk Theater LLC, East Main Street, Riverhead. 11:13 a.m. Petit Larceny, West Main Street, Riverhead. A prior larceny at the location was...
Proposed two-family home on Rt. 25 in Calverton draws objections: Riverhead Town Board wrap
Two of the five public hearings held by the Riverhead Town Board at its regular meeting last week drew substantial community comment. Both were hearings on applications for land uses that are allowed by the zoning code but require special permits from the Town Board. A proposed medical office building...
ADOPTED! That 'Fowl' Mouthed NY Parrot Has A New Home
A unique parrot was breaking the internet when an animal shelter highlighted this foul-mouthed bird. The Western New York shelter said they received over four hundred inquiries about him. Pepper is known to have some colorful language so he had to go to the right family. He has been adopted.
Judge Denies Ex-Rep. George Santos’ Request To Dismiss Charges Against Him In Fraud Case
Federal Judge Joanna Seybert declined former Rep. George Santos’ (R-New York) request to dismiss some of the fraud charges against him. On July 19, Seybert denied Santos’ motion, ruling that he failed to meet the legal standards. Santos sought to have the charges of aggravated identity theft and...
This Morning’s Bulletin — 7.23.24
• We’re expecting mostly cloudy skies today, with a high temperature near 85 degrees and a chance of showers before 11 a.m., and a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m., with an east wind around 7 miles per hour, becoming south in the afternoon. We’re expecting showers and possibly a thunderstorm overnight, with mostly cloudy skies and a low around 71. Showers and thunderstorms are expected again on Wednesday and Thursday, with a high near 83 on Wednesday and 87 on Thursday.
Krupski: Southold’s Rural Character is No Accident
Southold Town Supervisor Al Krupski extolled the town’s work going back decades to preserve its rural character in his first State of the Town address July 18. “When people who are unfamiliar with Southold visit, it’s not readily apparent why our town is the way it is. We have a lot of open space, both woodland and farmland, beaches open for swimming, and times of year when you can safely make a left hand turn,” said Mr. Krupski in a speech at town hall before a crowd of civic leaders and town department heads. “We have clearly defined hamlet centers, not suburban sprawl. Our visitors always note the relative absence of big box stores and sprawled-out formula food franchises. All of this happened here very intentionally. Our town isn’t different from the rest of the towns by accident.”
Henry Nowak, Canisius basketball star, champion for WNY in Congress, dies at 89
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Henry Nowak, a star player for Canisius College’s golden age of basketball in the 1950s who went on to represent Western New York in the U.S. Congress, has died. He was 89. Nicknamed “Hammerin’ Hank” for his aggressive play on the court, Nowak led Canisius to three consecutive NCAA tournaments from […]
Hope for Depression Research Foundation Launches Sixth Annual "Week of Hope" in Southampton
On Thursday, July 25 the Hope for Depression Research Foundation (HDRF) kicks off its sixth annual Week of Hope summer tradition in Southampton to raise mental health awareness. During the Week, stores throughout Southampton display a large, yellow flag in front of their doors, transforming sidewalks into a sea of...
Harborfest, KRockathon, Arts & Crafts Festival: 18 things to do this week in Central NY
It’s a busy week in Central New York with local favorites returning to the area. Oswego’s Harborfest is known to draw in thousands from near and far to mingle and enjoy live entertainment on the waterfront. This year marks the festival’s 35th anniversary, and free shuttle rides to and from the festival site will be provided.
DEC will let people print hunting, fishing licenses at home
N.Y. (WETM) — New York State hunters, anglers, and trappers will be able to print their sporting licenses at home staring in a couple weeks. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced that the paper used for state hunting, trapping, and fishing licenses and carcass tags will change from its current special […]
Britt Burner, Esq. named Chair of the New York State Bar Association Elder Law and Special Needs Section
Burner Prudenti Law has announced that partner Britt Burner, Esq. is the New York State Bar Association’s (NYSBA) newest Chair of the Elder Law and Special Needs Section. She kicked off her term, which officially began on June 1, 2024 and runs through May 31, 2025, at the Section’s annual meeting in Montreal held July 11-13, 2024.
2 Hudson Valley Courts to Get More Judges, Decrease Major Backlogs in New York
New York State Governor Kathy Hochul recently signed new legislation to address the major backlogs facing courts around the state. The latest legislation makes moves to decrease the intense backlog by adding more judges to these courts. New York Addresses Major Backlog in Family and Civil Court Cases. On Wednesday,...
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