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In today's newsletter:

  • Quick-thinking Riverhead officer stops speeding car headed toward festival crowd
  • What this new cannabis lawsuit could mean for Riverhead's dispensary map
  • Riverhead resident among four Suffolk tularemia cases: what doctors advise now.

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Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Humid with partial sunshine, with a high of 83 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and humid, temps: high: 84, low: 66.
  • Thursday: Humid with a shower or two, with a high of 83 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Police Officer's Fast-Thinking Move Keeps Car From Slamming Into Crowd At Riverhead Polish Fest: PD (patch.com) — Riverhead residents at the Polish Festival narrowly avoided disaster when police intercepted an erratically driven car heading toward the crowded, closed-off festival area on Osborn Avenue. A quick-thinking officer used a marked patrol vehicle to stop the Hyundai, disabling it before it could reach pedestrians, and a Riverhead woman was arrested on multiple charges after being treated for minor injuries.
   

2. Riverhead faces new cannabis zoning lawsuit (riverheadlocal.com) — Riverhead is facing a new lawsuit challenging its rule that cannabis dispensaries be at least 2,500 feet apart, after a recent court decision struck down the town's 1,000-foot school setback. The case, involving two state-approved Route 58 locations, could determine how many dispensaries can operate in town and how quickly Riverhead must process pending applications.
   

3. Suffolk County reports four cases of rare rabbit fever (worldstockmarket.net) — Health officials have confirmed four tularemia (rabbit fever) cases in Suffolk County, including a woman from Riverhead now receiving treatment. While experts say overall risk remains low, they warn residents to watch for tick bites, avoid contact with dead animals, and take precautions when mowing or doing yardwork. Prompt medical care is urged if fever or unusual illness follows outdoor exposure.
   

4. New York rescue center releases 6 sea turtles, with 3 carrying satellite tags into the Atlantic (thecooldown.com) — Six rehabilitated sea turtles cared for at the New York Marine Rescue Center in Riverhead are heading back into the Atlantic, with three carrying satellite tags to aid research. Rescued after cold-stunning on Long Island beaches, they highlight how local collaboration and science-based care save animals that likely wouldn't survive alone. Ongoing tracking will help improve future turtle rescues and conservation planning.
   

5. Riverhead baseball team rallies for strong finish at Cooperstown tournament (timesreview.com) — Riverhead's 12U Waves travel baseball team capped their final season together with a standout run at a major Cooperstown tournament, finishing among the top squads in a 94-team national field. Mostly made up of Riverhead kids, the team rebounded from early struggles to dominate pool play, crush 23 home runs, and reach the final eight.
   

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