Week In Review: Barbs Fly At First Rivehead Debate

Here's a look at some of the top headlines around Riverhead this week:

Police and Fire

Cops: Man Robs Occupied Riverhead Home At Knifepoint: Police are asking anyone with information to contact them.

Police: Man Brandishes Knife, Forcibly Snatches Cell Phone: The incident was the second involving a knife on Wednesday.

Cops: Marijuana Bust Yields 57 Pot Plants On Sound Avenue: Additional charges could be levied, police said.

Government

Barbs Fly As Riverhead Town Board Candidates Lock Horns At Debate…: Who will win your vote in the upcoming Sept. 10 primary?

Town Poised To Deny Controversial Proposed Calverton Excavation…: An attorney for the applicant said litigation could follow.

Business

Timothy Hill Children's Ranch Thrift Shop Transformed: The new boutique still offers china, furniture and other treasures for a song.

Local Chef Lauches Kickstarter Campaign For Peconic Escargot: Two young man have a vision to grow snails and produce fresh escargot.

Community

Town Workers Toiling Full Speed Ahead on 9/11 Park: The dedication is expected by 9/11.

Dolphin Goes Home, Riverhead Foundation Gives Thanks: A rescued Risso's dolphin named Roxanne was released into her natural habitat this week.

Flu Shots Now Available at Stop & Shop: The store in Riverhead has the shots in stock.

South Jamesport Music Writer Serves Up 'Soul Sauce': The Alabama red barbecue sauce will be sold to benefit the "Save Main Road" group.

Riverhead Foundation Responds to Report of Dead Sea Turtle…: The animal was identified as a mature leatherback sea turtle.

New Art Exhibit at Riverhead Town Hall: A Riverhead artist will have his work displayed at Town Hall soon.

French Bicyclists Reportedly Head Toward Riverhead, Continue World Tour… A North Fork woman opened her home to the weary travelers.

Organizers Deem Charity Concert A Success: Over 4000 attended the Martha Clara charity fundraiser.

Sports

Maysonet Makes First Round of Roster Cuts: The former Blue Wave continues to soar.