Week in Review: Baby Otters Born in Riverhead; Cops Probing 2 Stabbings

News

Junk Cars In Riverside Rev Up Tempers: Civic leaders said the operation exists in a residential neighborhood.

Arts

Suffolk Theater Hosts Soft Opening: Invite-only party on Friday night packed the seats for the first time since 1987. Check out these photos and video.

Business

Schaudel to Run Suffolk Theater Kitchen: Long Island restaurateur will serve as culinary director for remodeled Main Street theater.

Bethpage Offering Free Tax Assistance: To be eligible, the taxpayer must file returns of $49,000 and below.

Cross Sound Ferry Helps Families Get Away for Less: Almost 50 percent can be saved in some cases, to travel during the school vacation week.

Government

Manorville Horse Rescuer Sues After Cruelty Charges Dropped: New York Horse Rescue head Mona Kanciper files suit against Suffolk prosecutor.

Community Preservation Fund Revenue Hits 5-Year High: Riverhead Town CPF brings in $224,000 in January, up 20 percent from the January 2012 total.

Newly Formed Peconic Republicans Name Executive Committee: Riverhead Republican Frank Seabrook has been named chairman.

Neighborhood Files

Baby Otters Born At Aquarium: Four North American river otters were born this weekend.

Opinion

Where Are the Worst Potholes in Riverhead?: Snow often creates nasty craters in the roads.

Police & Fire

Riverhead Detectives Investigating 2 Stabbings: Arrest made in only one of the two cases.

Incident Report: Car Stolen While Man Pays for Gas: Also, a Riverside man thwarted masked suspects attempting to steal a generator from his porch.

Manorville Man Killed in Port Jefferson Station Crash: Accident occurred Monday afternoon on Nesconset Highway.

Police: Flanders Man Sexually Abused 5-Year-Old: A Flanders man stands charged with a felony sex crime.

Cops: Riverhead Man Stole 15K From His Mother: The defendant was charged with felony grand larceny, police said.

Schools

Suffolk Students Get in on 'Harlem Shake' Dance Craze: Organizer says video is an excuse to have some fun.

Shoreham-Wading River Schools Must Fix Violations: Code violations stand in the way of proposed capital projects.

S-WR Senior to Tour Europe with Sound of America Honor Band and Chorus: Shoreham-Wading River High School senior earns honor for musical achievements.

Sports

Blue Waves Fall in Post Season Girls Basketball: Flaming Arrows dominate second and third quarters en route to decisive win over Riverhead.

: Riverhead High School grad, running back Miguel Maysonet is the first Stony Brook University Seawolf to get an invitation to the combine.

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