Community Corner
Week in Review: One Downtown Business Opens, Another Closes
In other news, police said they nabbed the armed robbers who held up a CVS this week.
Here's a look at some of the top stories in Riverhead this week:
Police & Fire
Police Identify Suspects Charged in CVS Armed Robbery: All three were charged with felonies, police said.
Cops: Man Kicked In Door, Stole Contents of Purse, Fled and Crashed…: Police said the man was drunk.
Cops: Man Wielding Two Knives Attacks Flanders Man: Also, valuables stolen from a car, police said.
Cops: Suspect Caught Breaking In To Gas Station: A K-9 unit captured the suspect, police said.
Teacher Charged With DWI, Loaded Gun, Back in Court: Joe Johnson had a court date this week.
Cops: Woman Charged With DWI In Riverside: Police said she was stopped for a traffic violation.
Riverhead Teen Turns Herself In After Hit-and-Run: Driver allegedly struck traffic control officer in front of Bridgehampton school.
Cops: Homeless Man On Drugs Threatens Girlfriend, Kicks, Hits Her, Has Accident While Fleeing…: Police said the woman was treated for her injuries and released.
Government
New Zoning District Could Move Family Community Life Center Plans Forward…: A public hearing is coming soon.
Business
Vines & Hops Cafe Opens Doors in Downtown Riverhead: Plans include an outdoor beer garden, acoustic performances and a waterfall.
The Red Collection's Manager Looks Back As Store Takes Last Bow…: The consignment shop closed its doors Saturday.
Community
Riverhead Fire Department's Open House Coming Soon: The annual event features family fun.
Don't Miss: Country Fair to Raise Funds for Brendan's House: The fundraiser will help to create a facility where Michael Hubbard, the Riverhead teen badly burned by a gel candle, will live.
Photos: 'Harvest Moon' Fundraiser for Cornell Cooperative: The fundraiser was held under the harvest moon.
Peconic Institute Seeks Laptop Computer Donations: The Long Island Farm Bureau will be accepting donations on Monday.
Schools
One Teacher Echoes Parents' Cry Over Common Core Standards: What do you think of the Common Core Standards?
Riverhead Girls Cross Country Team Wins Against Walt Whitman: The team scored to win at Tuesday's event.
Teachers Pay Increase Toward Health Insurance Under New Contract…: The contract keeps last year's salary increases at zero percent.
Kids' Drug, Alcohol Prevention Program Seeks Volunteers: No prior experience necessary.
East End Arts Seeks Teeny Judges: The Teenys are a hit with high school theater students every year.
Riverhead High School Receives Blue Star School Award: The program helps to create financially literate students.
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