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HOLLYWOOD, CA — To this day, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s vision of equality and justice remains a beacon worldwide. His influence has continued over the years, inspiring people to treat each other with respect, justice and dignity.There is no doubt that MLK's immense cultural legacy will continue to touch people's lives for generations to come, a sentiment expressed by Rosa Parks in 1955: “It seemed like every time he spoke, he was saying something I wanted or needed to hear.” Find out what's happening in Hollywoodwith free real-time updates from Patch.To celebrate the Day of Dr. Martin Luther King…

SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. — The Southampton School District's director of athletics was recently honored with a prestigious award.Darren Phillips was recognized as the New York State Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Association's “Principal of the Year.” He will be presented with the award at the organization's annual conference on Friday, the district said.”This is definitely an honor, to be named Director of the Year, knowing how many great directors there are on Long Island as well as throughout New York State,” Phillips said. “As I accept the award, it is also a credit to Southampton's PE and health teachers, both…

NOYAC, NY — Heartbroken family and friends gathered Monday for the funeral of two brothers who died in a tragic fire while visiting the Hamptons from Maryland on vacation. Although their faces were full of tears and at times, it was difficult to speak, those who shared memories shed light on the girls who touched thousands of hearts in their short lives.The funeral was broadcast live from the Jewish Congregation of Washington, where Jillian and Lindsay Wiener's father, Lewis, is the president. As in life, the two sisters were side by side, their caskets covered with blankets depicting their respective…

SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. — Friends are mourning a man who was struck and killed by a Long Island Rail Road train in Southampton Monday night.The man who died was later identified as Rafal Stoklosa, 45, of Southampton, police said. And now, Andrew Laurice has written an obituary for the man he said was his best friend, words full of love and respect for a life lived with kindness.”Ruff was a staple on the Shinnecock Canal,” he said. “I share food, drink, bait and fishing tips with anyone who asks. He had a heart of gold. Raph had an undying love for…

This post was made by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own.Unfortunately the family asked me to report what was prepared by the family Barbara Carole Sickmen, lyricist, composer and playwright, died peacefully on April 18, 2022, at her home in Manhattan. He was 78 years old. Born May 21, 1943 to Gussie and Sidney Emansky, she grew up in the Flatbush section of Brooklyn. She was always musical, showing promise at a young age as a singer and pianist on her family's Knabe upright piano. She was also a talented writer, winning a prestigious Emma…

NORTH FORK, N.Y. — The student who wrote a message on a bottle that helped a grieving family heal after losing their beloved father spoke to Patch this week about the story that touched countless hearts.Last week, Adam Travis found a message in a bottle on the shores of the Shinnecock Reservation — part of a class project commissioned by Mattituck High School teacher Richard E. Brooks in 1992. Sadly, Brooks died in September, as did the younger daughter , just weeks later — but the bottle coming home after more than 30 years at sea feels like a “hug…

GREENPORT, NY — Longtime Southold Town Supervisor Scott Russell has been named Grand Marshal of the Greenport Fire Department's annual Washington's Birthday Parade.The parade, which begins at 1 p.m. on Saturday, February 17, brings fire departments from across Long Island to the village. The parade, a long tradition, is one of the oldest and largest parades on Long Island.With sirens blaring, horns and bells and bagpipes delighting onlookers, the parade, organized by the Greenport Fire Department, winds its way down Front Street before ending with a hot dog and clam chowder, a treasured finale of the day. Russell, who has…

MATTITUCK, NY — Local business owners were urged Wednesday to be on the lookout for counterfeit $100 bills first found circulating at Mattituck High School.The Mattituck Chamber of Commerce sent out a message Wednesday saying they received a call from Mattituck-Cutchogue Union Free School District Superintendent Shawn Petretti saying counterfeit $100 bills had been found at the high school. “Please check any $100 bills that come into your business and notify the police immediately if you come across one. Authorities have already been notified by the school district,” the Chamber said.Find out what's happening on the North Forkwith free real-time…

NORTH FORK, NY — A magical show is set to thrill this weekend at the North Fork Community Theater in Mattituck.”Master magicians Carl Mercurio and Jim Vines bring their famous magic show to the North Fork Community Theater in a fundraiser for the NFCT renovation campaign,” NFCT reported. The pair, who perform regularly in New York City and at the Mohegan Sun, will “enjoy and delight North Forkers of all ages” with their 75-minute show on Feb. 10 at 7 p.m. and on February 11 at 2:30 p.m.Tickets are $25 and sell out fast. to purchase, click here. Courtesy Jim…

NEW YORK — Despite Punxsutawney Phil's latest prediction of an early spring, AccuWeather forecasters are predicting brutal winter weather through March in their 2024 spring forecast.Snow lovers will be happy to know that the chance for blizzards in the Northeast will remain through the first half of March, with a spring warm-up in late March and April, AccuWeather forecasters said. That means winter weather could last until New York's meteorological spring, which is recognized as March 1 based on annual temperature cycles.March could “come in like a lion in the East,” AccuWeather veteran and long-term forecaster Paul Pastelok said, adding…