🌱 Protesting Sloth Encounters + Catalytic Converter Thieves

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Here are the top three stories today in Miller Place-Rocky Point:

1. A petition to shut down Sloth Encounters in Hauppauge was given to the Islip town supervisor on Tuesday after animal advocates said the owner exploited exotic animals. Larry Wallach is also being charged with multiple fire marshal violations. (News 12)
2. Police are asking the public for information about three people wanted for stealing catalytic converters from multiple parked vehicles last Thursday in Centereach. The thefts happened at around 5:20 a.m. and police say the suspects may have fled in a gray Audi and a black Audi. (Subscription: Newsday)
3. A man was found dead on the shore of Sag Harbor Cove on Monday. He is described as between 40 to 50 years old, with a long beard, wearing a black shirt and black swim shoes. Anyone with information on the man's identity should contact Southampton Town Police. (News 12)

Today in Miller Place-Rocky Point:

• Event Of The Summer at Soho In Suffolk, 2758 Middle Country Road, Lake Grove: "Fun, food, music and an amazing night that you won't want to miss for a very important cause. Stop domestic violence. Legislator Caracappa hosts a White Party benefiting Freebird.org, an advocacy group for domestic violence victims." (7:00 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Rapper and singer Willie Junior Maxwell II, also known as "Fetty Wap," had his bond revoked in Central Islip on Monday, after he was arrested for threatening to kill someone on FaceTime. (Patch)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Rocky Point: "Does anyone know do where I can get a seatbelt extender today? Does anyone have an extra or know of a store that I can get one?" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Rocky Point: "My daughter is looking for an afternoon babysitter for her four-year-old. She is starting pre-K and needs someone 2:30 to 5:30 after school four days a week. She lives in Manorville. My daughter is a teacher." (Nextdoor)

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