Politics & Government

Week In Review: 2 Sex Offenders From Riverside Trailers Arrested

In other top news of the week, a new dinosaur attraction could be coming soon to Riverhead and residents remembered lives lost on 9/11.

Here's a rundown of the week's top stories in Riverhead.

Police and Fire

: Two homeless sex offenders that once lived in the Riverside trailer failed to report new addresses were on the run when nabbed by police. 

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: Suffolk County District Attorney Thomas Spota said after the success of the summer's DWI Task Force, enforcement will now be amped up to spotlight those who boat while intoxicated.

: Riverhead police warned residents about a man who has been calling and demanding payment of town water bills.

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: A fight led to gunfire in Riverhead.

Government

: Southampton Town Councilwoman Bridget Fleming won a Democratic primary by a landslide and will face off against incumbent New York State Senator Ken LaValle in the coming election.

: First-time home buyers will see their dreams come true.

: A timeline is in place for Suffolk County's acquisition of parcel that is slated to be the site of a 9/11 memorial park on Sound Avenue in Riverhead.

Business

: Riverhead Town Supervisor Sean Walter said signs of dinosaur life are stirring on Main Street.

: The new Blue Duck Bakery on East Main Street is expected to open soon; a new Blue Duck Bakery manufacturing facility is coming to Riverside.

: The seals will stay behind the scenes at the Long Island Aquarium and Exhibition Center temporarily as a two-month beautification project commences.

Community

: Reeves Park residents gathered to pay tribute to a hometown hero who lost his life on 9/11.

: With prostitution and drug use rampant in Riverside and Flanders, residents are demanding answers.

: Community members believe a number of blighted Riverside and Flanders properties need revamping.

Education

: The Riverhead board of education discussed goals and initiatives for the coming year.

: One deserving young man was honored this week in Riverhead.

: Student rehearsed diligently before putting on a show.


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