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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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