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Montauk, NY - In a heartwarming act of compassion, Montauk residents rallied to support Maui residents affected by a devastating fire in August, one of the deadliest blazes in recent U.S. history, claiming 97 lives.

Every holiday season, networks like Hallmark and Lifetime like to play their sweet, romantic and magical holiday movies that make you fall in love with Christmas each and every year. One of The Hallmark Channel’s newest Countdown to Christmas movies, “Where Are You Christmas?” premiered in late October and was filmed in Olde Mistick Village, which is part of Groton and Stonington, in New London County, Connecticut. When The Hallmark Channel decided to establish a focus on original, made-for-tv movies, inparticular romance and comedy-themed films around the seasons and holidays throughout the year their goal was to create ''synergies with Hallmark's core greeting card business, and build upon the strength of the "Countdown to Christmas" programming event it first introduced in 2009,'' according to Wikipedia.

RIVERHEAD – A former employee of Little Flower Children and Family Services was arrested by the Riverhead Police Department in connection with an incident involving excessive force.

Discovering Casa Basso: A Culinary Journey Through Time. If you're seeking an enchanting haven for authentic Italian cuisine steeped in history, Casa Basso in Westhampton, New York, beckons with a legacy dating back to 1928. Unravel the secrets that have propelled this family-owned gem to become one of America's oldest Italian restaurants.