News Nearby: Custody Fight Heats Up Over Orphan of Parents in St. James Murder-Suicide

Smithtown

A custody battle over the orphaned son of Katie Farrell, who was allegedly killed by East Northport native and ex-boyfriend James Schultz in a brutal murder-suicide, is playing in St. James, where a local doctor's office has hung a banner supporting keeping the boy with the Farrell family. to read the full story.

Three Village

Krudmart, a Buffalo-based retailer of clothing and accessories that caters to fans of underground hip hop and rap, opened its second location on March 30 in the East Setauket space formerly home to Saray Jewelers. to read the full story.

Brookhaven Town

The legions of volunteer firefighters who risked their lives this week battling the wildfires out east will soon be shown a bit of love. Suffolk County elected officials announced Thursday that a “Volunteer Emergency Services Appreciation Day," will be held on May 19 from noon to 5 p.m. at the Brookhaven Amphitheater at Bald Hill in Farmingville. to read the full story.

Miller Place

The Suffolk County Water Authority has identified hundreds of acres of land not needed for future water needs, and a parcel of land on Harrison Avenue in Miller Place is one of six properties now up for sale. to read the full story.