News Nearby: Philanthropist Pleads Guilty To Child Pornography

Here’s a look at some of the top news around your community this past week. Click the headline to read the full story.

Westhampton-Hampton Bays

Jay Sears Pleads Guilty to Porn Possession

Philanthropist Jay Lockett Sears of East Moriches, pleaded guilty to possession of child pornography before United States District Judge Denis R. Hurley in U.S. District Court in Central Islip on Monday afternoon, according to the U.S. attorney's office. He faces up to 10 years in prison.

Southampton

Red Sox To Unveil Carl Yastrzemski Statue at Fenway Park

Bridgehampton native Carl Yastrzemski will be immortalized in a statue at Fenway Park that will be unveiled later this month.

The Boston Red Sox are honoring Yastrzemski with a statue capturing the moment where he tipped his helmet to fans before his final at-bat, ending his 23-year career with the team, on Oct. 2, 1983.

East Hampton

Coast Guard Investigating Montauk Fisherman's Death

While Donald Alversa's family mourn, the Coast Guard has launched an investigation into his death. Alversa, a 24-year-old fisherman from Montauk, was pronounced dead Saturday night at a Virginia hospital where he was airlifted following a reported accident aboard the "Jason & Danielle," a 90-foot dragger.

Riverhead

Riverhead Vet Staff Speaks Out On Website Hacking By Islam Extremists

A staffer at a Riverhead veterinary hospital hacked earlier this week by Islam extremists has opened up about the experience.