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Over the weekend, we present a week in review of the top news stories and headlines from around New York. Here's a rundown of some of the most-read stories across the state. You can also find your local Patch and catch up on these stories by clicking here.'Hug From Heaven': Message in a bottle found 32 years later brings joyA message in a bottle sent 32 years ago by 2 students brought hope and healing to the family of a teacher who recently died.Find out what's happening on the North Forkwith free real-time updates from Patch.Courtesy of the DiSIlvio familyReward…

NORTH FORK, N.Y. — A trio of domesticated rats rescued in the North Fork are named after one of the most famous pop groups of all time.”Meet Barry, Robin and Maurice,” said a post from the North Fork Animal Welfare League. These are the names of the brothers who created the Bee Gees band. The animal shelter, with locations in Peconic and Aquebogue, received a call Wednesday about the three tame rats dumped at a cemetery in Greenport, said Gabrielle Stroup, The League's director of operations.”They were in a grassy area with wood chips scattered around them. We brought them…

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…

SOUTHOLD, NY — A former Southern “Top DWI Cop” who has long argued he was wrongfully fired saw his long-running civil lawsuit dismissed this week, according to court documents.According to a decision by Associate Supreme Court Justice James F. Quinn dated January 30, “petitioner failed to meet his burden of proof” and stated that “the termination of his employment was not based on an illegal or improper reason.” The ruling came after years of litigation: Lake, who was named Suffolk County's “Top Cop” for the number of DWI arrests in May 2016 and was fired a little more than two…

LONG ISLAND, NY — Whether you're in the market for the coolest Long Island homes for sale or just want to dream, check out this week's roundup of LI dream homes.SOUTHAMPTON This compact, well-appointed $12.75 million estate in a prime Southampton Village estate location sits on a unique acre of land with mature professional landscaping, meticulously maintained flower gardens and second floor ocean views. The home sits adjacent to a Southampton Village retreat that includes a lake, providing unprecedented privacy and a peaceful setting. No detail has been spared in this exceptional residence renovated in 2018. Posted by: Gerald J…

Whether you're in the market for the coolest Long Island homes for sale or just want to start planning, check out our roundup of this week's LI dream homes.WATERMILLThis $12.9 million Water Mill beauty overlooks 63 acres of organic farming to the south and west, providing exceptional sun and open views from every room of the house. The 8 bedroom residence has been designed with both comfort and aesthetics in mind and represents a superb example of contemporary construction.Posted by: Michael Brennan, Douglas Elliman Real Estate.KUCHOG On half an acre, this custom built $2.6 million home for the boat enthusiast…