23
March
REGISTRY SHOWS SEX OFFENDERS LIVING LOCALLY (Local legislation increasingly imposes residency restrictions)
In the triangle defined by Northport to the west, Wading River to the east, and Middle Country to the south, there are at least 22 level 3 sex offenders, the highest risk level for reoffending living in the area. Just knowing where they live is an important step in protecting yourself and your family from harm. Laura Ahearn, executive director of Parents for Megan’s Law (PFML), the nationwide children’s sexual abuse advocacy group headquartered in Stony Brook, explained one reason why knowing that convicted sex offenders are living locally is