5 Stories You Might Have Missed in the Off Season

Back to the East End after a long winter -- and the sun is finally shining on Memorial Day, 2013.

Since the last of the summer residents headed home after Labor Day last year, Riverhead has seen its share of triumphs and tragedies -- stories that broke our hearts and demonstrated the innate goodness of the human spirit. Stories that shaped the future of Riverhead and all of those who call the town their corner of the world.

Here are five headlines you might have missed:

Downtown Starts to Pick Up, Pump Out After Sandy: Downtown Riverhead was hit hard by flooding after Hurricane Sandy.

EPCAL Runway to Store Cars Damaged by Hurricane Sandy: Thousands of cars damaged by the massive storm were stored at Enterprise Park at Calverton, sparking an outcry among some environmentalists and bringing an infusion of cash into the town's coffers.

Family Mourns Steven Kane, Cyclist Struck By Car in Calverton: Steven F. Kane, a Brightwaters resident, lost his life when he was struck down while cycling by a man charged with driving high on methadone and without a license with four children in the car on Route 25 in Calverton. A community of caring friends and loved ones came together to celebrate his life.

Puppy Experience Owner: Lawsuit Coming: The battle heated up between puppy mill protestors and the owner of a Route 25 puppy store.

Police Charge 3 Riverhead Men With Halloween Armed Robbery: A series of armed robberies took place around Riverhead over the fall and winter.