Week In Review: Local Vet's Website Hacked By Islam Extremists

Here's a look at over 30 of the top stories in Riverhead this week.

Police & Fire

Cops: Mom Drove Drunk, Off Road, With Baby in Car: The mom was charged with a felony for violating Leandra's Law, police said.

Man Attacked While Walking Home In Flanders: The victim was reportedly punched in the head and face.

Vermont Man Accused Of Driving While On Drugs In Riverside: Police said the driver's speech was slurred and he was unsteady on his feet.

New Program Will Offer Critical Info To First Responders: The new program could save lives.

Government

Primary Results Are In: DeVito, Giglio and Dunleavy Win The Race…: Angela DeVito will face off against incumbent Sean Walter for the supervisor's seat in November.

County Seeks to Grant Riverhead $8 Million For Sewer Upgrade: County Executive Steve Bellone brought good news to Riverhead this week.

Highway Superintendent Candidates Face Off in Flanders: Election season kicked off with a meet-the-candidate night in Flanders.

Governor Threatens Legal Action Against Feds Over Fluke…: Millions in revenue lost thanks to outdated, unfair regulations, state officials claim.

Bishop Says Allegations Against Him Are 'Politically Motivated'…: The Committee on Ethics said this week it will review the matter.

County Legislator Lindsay Dies: Presiding officer had been suffering from a rare form of lung cancer.

Trustees Blast Board At Flanders Civic Meeting: Some trustees feel they should have their own tax line.

Spota Wins Primary: Suffolk's district attorney will run unopposed in November.

New Plan Laid Out for Riverside Sewers: New sewers would help to revitalize blighted properties in Riverside, officials say.

Business

Peconic Bay Medical Opens New Manorville Campus: The new facility aims to meet the needs of a growing population.

Dick's Sporting Goods Opening Soon In Riverhead: Three days of festivities will be held to celebrate the grand opening.

Don't Miss: Oktoberfest at The Riverhead Project: The menu features an array of German dishes and brew.

Pillsbury Cinnamon Buns Recalled by General Mills: Company says bits of plastic may have ended up in a small batch of dough.

Community

Behind the Vines: North Fork Winemaker Gets Married In Vineyard…: Macari Vineyards' winemaker Kelly Urbanik spent the happiest day of her life in the place she loves best.

One Year Later, John Scorzelli, Jr.'s Wife, Boys Find Healing, Hope…: One year after John Scorzelli, Jr., died in a Sound Avenue accident, his wife and boys are planning a celebration of his life.

Tornado' Reportedly Sighted In Jamesport: What some thought was a tornado was actually a water spout.

Riverhead Foundation: Rescued Sea Turtle Ready to Head Home: Happy was set free on Saturday.

Riverhead Teen Runner Wins Race to Help Abused Children: The race was organized for a good cause.

Chefs Come Together For North Fork Table Owner Battling ALS: The award-winning chef has lost the use of his hands and can no longer work in his award-winning kitchen.

Riverhead Vet Staff Speaks Out On Website Hacking By Islam Extremists…: Staff said no personal information was compromised.

Community Turns Out For 9/11 Remembrance Walk: Scores turned out for the first service in the new Sound Avenue 9/11 memorial park.

Community Comes Together To Clean Up Drug, Prostitute-Ridden Lot…: Residents are taking back their neighborhood from crack dealers and prostitutes.

8 Places to Pick Apples on the East End: Here's a guide of where to go and get picking.

Martha Clara Neighbor Said New Noise Complaint Went Unheard: A North Fork resident is not happy about the noise she said disturbs her quality of life.

Group Receives $125K Grant To Keep Kids Drug, Alcohol Free: The funds will be used to further CAP's efforts to healthy alternatives to young people.

Former Riverhead Firefighter Loses Brave Cancer Battle: Fundraiser will go on as planned, to celebrate his life.

Schools

District Seeks Community Members for New Committee to Talk Bus Barn Alternatives…: After a plan to move the district's bus barn was voted down, the public is invited to form a committee and discuss new ideas.

First Day of School In Riverhead: Some Bus Stop, Bell Times…: It was back to the classroom for Riverhead students this week.