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Information and photo via Brockett Funeral HomeAvery “Chief Eagle Eye” Dennis Sr., of the Shinnecock Indian Nation in Southampton, died Saturday, Sept. 5, at Stony Brook University Medical Center with his family by his side. It was 86.Dennis was born on April 4, 1929 to parents William Penn and Pauline Dennis. He grew up on the Shinnecock Indian Reservation and attended the Shinnecock One Room School House. Later, while in his 50s, he completed high school, earned his diploma and continued his studies and pursued a career as a Substance Abuse Counselor. He introduced a sobriety rehabilitation program to the…

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FLANDERS, N.Y. — A Riverhead woman was arrested Monday after threatening a man with a knife in Flanders, police said.According to Southampton Police, the incident occurred at 2:03 p.m. at a residence on Cypress Avenue. An investigation by officers determined that Cheryl Gormez, 58, of Riverhead, had threatened a male occupant of the home with the knife, police said.Gormez was arrested and transported to Southampton Town Police headquarters for processing. was charged with second-degree menacing, a misdemeanor, and third-degree criminal possession of a weapon, a felony, police said. He was held overnight to be arraigned in Southampton Town Court, police…

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This post was made by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own.Surf:Knee to thigh high remnant SE mush with westerly winds.NOAA Marine Forecast:West winds 15 to 20 kt, late 20 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 7 feet. Chance of light frost spray this morning.Water temperature: 41°–46°Wear 6/5/4mm hooded boots 6/5/4mm or 5/4/3mm, 7mm and some 5mm gauntlets or gloves.Find out what's happening in East Hamptonwith free real-time updates from Patch.Sunrise and sunset:7:17 I AM • 4:55 AFTER NOONMontauk Point (Ocean) Tides:LOW: 6:08 I AM • HIGH: 12:18 p.m AFTER NOON • LOW: 6:05 AFTER NOONFind…

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RIVERHEAD, NY – Peconic Bay Medical Center (PBMC) announced that Ninfa Mehta, MD, MPH, has joined the hospital's emergency medicine team as its new Chair of Emergency Medicine. Dr. Mehta will also play an integral role in the hospital's expansion efforts to advance the nationally recognized care it provides to residents throughout Eastern Suffolk County. “Peconic Bay Medical Center is excited to welcome Dr. Mehta as we continue to raise the bar of Emergency Medicine and the life-saving critical care we can provide,” said Executive Director Amy Loeb, EdD, MBA, RN “Dr. Mehta's proven track record of leadership and dedication…

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LONG ISLAND, NY — Long Island is bracing for a “significant” storm to blanket the area with heavy rain and winds Friday night into Saturday, according to the National Weather Service.According to John Cristantello, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service's Upton office, rain could start Friday night as early as 6 or 7 p.m. By midnight, most of Long Island will have rain, he said. The “rain event,” with a possible “rumble of storms,” ​​is expected to begin moving out of the area, leaving Long Island dry by dawn, with the tip of the tail likely to remain in…

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This post is sponsored and contributed by ThumbtackPatch Brand Partner. As a homeowner, plumbing probably doesn't cross your mind much until a problem arises. But when your faucet won't stop dripping, your toilet is clogged, or a burst pipe is causing flooding, finding a plumber to come to the rescue quickly is absolutely essential. Luckily, Thumbtack, a home service app used by millions, has Clinton residents covered. Thumbtack connects homeowners with local professionals, including top plumbers. When you need a professional plumber to fix broken fixtures, clear drain blockages, replace damaged pipes, or handle any other plumbing need, Thumbtack makes…

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This post was made by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own.Harbes Farm in Riverhead is hosting an apple festival this weekend. There's apple picking, pumpkin picking, pony rides, vendors and more. check there website at Apple Harvest at Harbes Orchard – Harbes Family FarmWe've removed the ability to reply as we work to make improvements. Learn more herePatch Mayors are trusted local users who help moderate the Patch platform by promoting good local stories and flagging spam. To learn more, Click here.

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There's still some football to be played, but the NFL's “big enchilada” — the 2014 Super Bowl — is approaching, and the excitement here in New York and Long Island is palpable. For the first time in the history of the big game, it will be played outside in Northeast temperatures when the AFC and NFC champions take the field at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. Here are some essentials to help you start preparing for the big game.WHEN: Sunday, February 2, 2014.START TIME: 6:25 PM Eastern Time.WHERE: MetLife Stadium; East Rutherford, NJ According to the official website, it's…

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SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. — “Faith is believing in things even when common sense tells you not to.”The series has been one of the most loved and well-known holiday movie favorites for generations. And now, as “Miracle on 34th Street, A Live Music Radio Play” unfolds at the Southampton Cultural Center, those words are heard by a subdued crowd with tears in their faces and joy in their eyes as they sit in the presence of such a miracle on stage as well as in real, wonderful life. It's fitting that East End favorite director Michael Benton Disher marks his next chapter…

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This post was made by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own.Long Island Cares, Harry Chapin Food Bank, Inc. and Island Harvest Food Bank are partnering with NBC 4 New York / WNBC, Telemundo 47 / WNJU and Stop & Shop on Saturday, September 9 for Feeding Our Families / Alimentando a Nuestras Familias Food Drive and Volunteer Recruitment. A massive, one-day multi-state effort to help end local hunger. The other food banks across the Tri-State benefiting from this effort include: Food Bank for New York City, Fulfill, Community FoodBank of New Jersey, Food Bank of…

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