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Weird News: Crash Through Storefront Explained in Witty Tire Cover

Some stories are downright strange. Here's our wrap-up from around Northern Suffolk and the East End.

As a local news organization, Patch covers stories of all kinds, from heartbreaking tragedies to inspiring tales of community brotherhood. But some stories are just plain weird. Here are some of the stranger headlines from the past seven days.

Now That's One Ironic Tire Cover

A black Jeep Wrangler Sahara drove off Jobs Lane in Southampton Village, over the sidewalk, flower boxes and a municipal garbage can and into a storefront Wednesday evening.

The accident occurred around 5:30 p.m. The store, Norahs, was closed and no one was injured – except for mannequins in the shop window. 

The driver would not comment to Patch, but the tire cover on the back of his Jeep had something to say:  “It is what it is.”

Commack: Ducks Go Window Shopping

Patch reader Jeanne Kavanagh-Hohne snapped this shot of two ducks enjoying a morning stroll at Mayfair Shopping Center in Commack.

You've got to see the photo. Click here.


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