I'm a journalist whose passion is telling the stories of people's lives. I have a deep love of literature, theater, and the beach. Nothing is more soothing than a walk along the Long Island Sound, collecting beach glass and photographs along the sun-kissed shore.
A mother first, I have one son, Billy, who is in his sophomore year at Emerson College in Boston. He is my joy. We love animals and our dog and cats make our house a home.
As a parent, I know firsthand that our voices need to be heard, when it comes to the issues that shape our children's futures.
An active volunteer who works to help the homeless and disenfranchised, I find great peace in giving back, and joy in the everyday miracles that happen more often than we even see.
I am thrilled to be embarking on this new journey at Riverhead Patch and look forward to meeting each and every one of you in Riverhead. Please feel free to always send an email, and to comment on the stories you see here. This is your site -- this is a place for your voice to be heard.
I can't wait to meet you all.
"They are not leaping, pirouetting for applause but to start a discussion, tell a story, or bring an uncomfortable issue to the forefront."
Confusion and frustration have marked New York's vaccination rollout. Here's the latest on who's eligible and how to make an appointment.
Since my son came home to quarantine in the pandemic, we've bonded over Netflix and local hikes such as a "Stranger Things" trip to Montauk.
He was treated for minor injuries, police say.
The man, 71, was taken to the hospital with injuries that were not believed to be life-threatening, police say.
An annual "Pot of Gold" raffle is still taking place.
So many donations were garnered that a truck was emptied 2X daily over the weekend, fire chief says, a testament to "people helping people."
Ben and 60 other dogs lived in squalid conditions, Kent Animal Shelter staff says.
"Show the family, especially her children, that the community is there for them, just as Barbara extended herself for anyone in need."
Local children dressed up as 100-year olds, along with other activities to celebrate the 100th day of school. Share your child's photo here.
Also: Adventureland 'excited' to reopen / Cemetery worker dies in grave collapse / 'Thin Blue Line' flag removed / Horse stuck in mud saved
All the cats' houses and feeding stations were destroyed and taken away; the culprit has not yet been caught.
A new time and date had not yet been given.
"Every New Yorker has the right to live in the community of their choice without fear of discriminatory treatment."
"I didn't give up on him. But it was a one in a million chance that he'd find his way home."
After 81 days in Atlantic Marine Conservation Society's critical care facility, 11 endangered Kemp's ridley sea turtles are going home.
No injuries were reported, first responders say.
"He thinks he hit the jackpot coming to the shelter. I can’t wait to see how happy he is when he finds a real family and a real home."
The car became airborne before slamming into the house, police say.
See how to sign up for the event, during which Rep. Lee Zeldin says he will answer questions from constituents.
