Editor’s Note: This story covers veteran suicide, mental health issues and sexual assault. If you or somebody you know needs help, call the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988. Veterans can also contact America’s Warrior Partnership for military-focused mental health assistance. MARYLAND — An American flag flies from Tricia Fogle’s front porch. Smaller flags are…
SECAUCUS, NJ — Cast your vote for the cutest dog in Secaucus! This January, Secaucus Spectator (the free monthly newsletter distributed in Harmon Cove) and Secaucus Patch are teaming up to hold the first-ever “Cutest Dog in Secaucus” contest. More than 55 town residents submitted photos of their dogs to Don Evanson, who writes and…
LONG ISLAND, NY — A search is on for a Long Island woman who was reported missing by her family last week, Suffolk police said. Monica Morvillo, 25, of Mastic, was last seen at the home of a family member, located on Mastic Boulevard in Mastic, sometime in the overnight hours of Dec. 26 into…
ANNAPOLIS, MD — There was plenty of business turnover in downtown Annapolis in 2024. Here’s a look at some of the biggest comings and goings. The most prolific change was the October closure of Pusser’s Caribbean Grille, which was sold to two employees who are moving the waterfront pub to Baltimore this spring. Atlas Restaurant…
BAY SHORE, NY — Suffolk County Police Arson Section detectives are investigating a fire at a Bay Shore some that sent two people to the hospital with smoke inhalation, Suffolk County police told Patch. Police said the Bay Shore Fire Department responded to a call about a house fire on Santam Court around 8:15 a.m….
Booker T will be making his in-ring return at Reality of Wrestling’s upcoming show on January 11, 2024. Zilla Fatu, who appeared at Reality of Wrestling’s ‘Breakout’ event on Sunday night, called out the WWE Legend and NXT commentator, accusing him of being an enemy instead of the mentor he was supposed to be. The…
SHIRLEY, NY — A 911 caller reported multiple vehicles were “driving recklessly,” near Ramsey Road in Shirley, on Friday night, Suffolk police spokesman said. The incident was reported at around 11:20 p.m., according to police. The vehicles dispersed upon police arrival, police said. Find out what's happening in Shirley-Masticfor free with the latest updates from…
SELDEN, NY — A fire broke out at a Selden home on Friday night, drawing area firefighters, Suffolk police said. It started at the Magnolia Drive home at around 6:32 p.m., according to police. Click Here: There were no serious injuries, police spokesmen told Patch. Find out what's happening in Sachemfor free with the latest…
May we all resolve to be better neighbors and make our neighborhoods better in 2025. We asked readers for Block Talk, Patch’s exclusive neighborhood etiquette column, to tell us one thing they wish was different where they live. Our informal survey revealed some common themes, many of them included in a 350-word treatise from Long…
SAN RAMON, CA — A Dougherty Valley High School junior started a nonprofit that sells reusable tote bags that help raise money to buy hygiene products for women in local shelters. Spoorthi Bedadam founded EmpowHer, an organization devoted to supporting women and girls in need. Bedadam creates and sells reusable tote bags with hand-painted designs,…
