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• Bicyclist struck by car in Shirley

  A bicyclist was hit in Shirley by a car going eastbound on Montauk Highway on Friday, Suffolk police said.The accident happened about 8:45 p.m. by William Floyd Parkway , near the Pathmark supermarket, police said.No other details were immediately availa   Read more »

• House fire holds up LIRR at Montauk

  The Hampton Bays fire department is working to put out a house fire on Ponquogue Avenue, Hampton Bays, which closed the roadway in both directions, said Southampton Town police. Police said they got the call at 3:12 p.m. Thursday.The westbound Long Islan   Read more »

• Cops: Handguns found after police chase

  A driver and his two passengers had a loaded handgun early Friday when they led Fifth Precinct officers on an estimated five-mile car chase during which the suspects tossed another handgun to the roadway, Suffolk County police said.Det. Sgt. Alan Feinste   Read more »

• Plea deal in Montauk puppy abuse case

  A Montauk man charged with kicking his puppy will not face jail time after working out a plea deal Thursday with an East Hampton town justice, Suffolk prosecutors said.Daniel Vargus, 26, of West Lake Drive, pleaded guilty in East Hampton Town Court to an   Read more »

• Surfers rescue dogs in Puerto Rico, bring to Long Island

  Two dogs rescued from a Puerto Rican town landed at Kennedy Airport in Queens Monday night, en route to the Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons adoption shelter.Four East Hampton residents -- John Robertson, Lee Haessler, Michael Asselin and Ben Dollinger   Read more »

Around the web

• Seal Walks Come To Cupsogue Beach County Park

  Beach - Legislator Jay Schneiderman (I-Montauk) announced that Cupsogue Beach County Park in Westhampton will host a number of seal watching walks throughout the month of March to help county residents get better acquainted with nature. The Coastal Research 2/14/12 from Hamptons.com  Read more »

• At the Pump: Where to Find the Cheapest Gas

  per gallon: $4.199 Unbranded, 409 Montauk Highway, West Islip. The highest diesel price per gallon: $4.439 at Getty, 564 Montauk Highway, West Islip. Thanks. We'll email you the next time we update this story. [["validates_presence_of",{"message":"Hey, you   from Babylon Village Patch Read more »

• Cops ID Man, 78, Killed in Wainscott Fire

  Bauer died in a blaze at the Cozy Cabin Complex on Montauk Highway at 6:17 p.m. Friday. Bridgehampton Fire Department firefighters discovered the victim after they extinguished the flames. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Homicide and Arson Squad detectives   from Long Island Press Read more »

• Wildflower to Make a Showing on Valentine's Day in New Location

  which sells thousand of red roses that are shipped in from South America and Africa for Valentine's Day, will sparkle up any bouquet by sprinkling them with glitter. Wildflower Florists is featuring other goodies that can be given to a loved one in addition   from Hampton Bays Patch Read more »

• East End Business Book: 'Cash Mob' Descends Upon Downtown Riverhead

  our weekly business wrap-up, so you're in the know on which businesses are coming and going in the area. Let us know if you have any news tips you'd like to see reported by emailing your local Patch editor. And for the small business owners out there, one   from Riverhead Patch Read more »