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May 24, 2024, 10:17 p.m. EDT

LONG ISLAND, NY — This weekend we present a week in review of the most important news stories and headlines from across New York. Here's a roundup of some of the most read stories from around the state. You can also find your local Patch and catch up on this news by clicking here.

4 capsized canoeists rescued from Long Island Sound: Police

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They were rescued during the night after they capsized in 14 degree Celsius temperatures, police said.

Lawyer for accused Gilgo killer's estranged wife speaks about new search

As police searched Rex Heuermann's home for the fourth day this week, his estranged wife's attorney spoke about the strain this has placed on his family.

Man pulled unconscious in critical condition from pool: police

The man was in the pool of a friend's house when he was found unconscious, police said.

Get ready to see dogs fly at the Pooch Diving Event

It is the 8th annual dog diving weekend.

$181,000 raised for the family of the slain police officer and pro-police charities:

When the widow Stephanie Diller spoke, “there wasn’t a dry eye in the whole house.”

Goats temporarily take over landscaping at Ward Acres Park

The pasture keepers “Fat and Sassy” have moved into the park for five days to work for dinner and clear the vegetation.

Mail carrier targeted Westchester homes in fraud and identity theft: Federal authorities

She is accused of stealing credit cards, checks, social security cards, luxury phones and tax documents from the mail.

New York authorities hope to prevent the spread of rabbit hemorrhagic disease

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation offers tips on how to prevent pet rabbits from becoming carriers of disease.

Nostalgia in a nutshell: drive-in cinemas enchant moviegoers

At a drive-in cinema in New York, neighbors even came together and parked their cars together for a street party.

‘Troubling’ rise in hunger on Long Island, food banks say

Food insecurity in Libya has skyrocketed from 2021 to 2022 – by 58.3% overall and by 63.4% among children. And it is not getting better.

Man tries to cash US Treasury check with fake passport ID: PD

According to police, he is accused of a serious crime.

Meet the Charity: LI's Adventurelands Helping Hands Foundation Supports the Community

Helping Hands raises awareness of local issues, supports local initiatives and provides educational resources to community residents.

Cult bookstore needs help moving to a new location

“Let’s return the love.” A GoFundMe campaign was launched to help relocate the popular bookstore after it learned it needed to find a new location.

A year after the brutal attack on vacation, a man's brother dies: “Unbearable”

“Keep shining, you crazy diamond.” Local resident Tom House campaigned last year to bring his brother home after he was brutally beaten while he was away.

“Outrageous”: Man sentenced after shooting crowd at vigil: prosecutor

The man also attacked a correctional officer while in custody, said prosecutor Ray Tierney.

Man crashes car after hitting low-hanging power lines: PD

A man was taken to hospital with minor injuries on Wednesday evening after colliding with low-hanging power lines, police said.

“Brave” firefighter with “heart of gold” honored by street renaming

The community honored the firefighter's legacy by recently renaming a street in his honor.

Olivia Hope Foundation raises $230,000 to fight cancer at the Evening of Hope 2024

The charity donated $100,000, matched by another $100,000, to cancer research. “I think it was our best [gala] ” said founder Shelley LoRusso.

Heroic efforts saved choking student with Heimlich maneuver

The teachers and a student were honored for their heroic efforts in recently saving a life.