Politics & Government

Week In Review: DA Says to Ignore Serial Killer Rumors

In other news, a woman is found dead in Riverhead and the community chimes in on whether or not to change the name of Route 24.

Police

: Suffolk County District Attorney Thomas Spota came forward this week to quell rumors that have been swirling for weeks about a possible break in the Long Island serial killer case.

: Police found the body of Mirian Garcia, 29, near Peconic Plaza on Monday.

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: The heartbroken family of Mirian Garcia was devastated by the news of her loss.

: A Riverhead man allegedly wielding a machete was charged this week.

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Community

: Residents shared their views on whether they supported renaming Route 24 in Flanders.

: The community came together to support teen Michael Hubbard, badly burned in backyard accident a year ago.

: South Jamesport resident Robert Keller, known professionally as Red Kelly, brought a soul singer to the North Fork to heal.

: Facing a decline in federal and state funding in recent years while running a program that continues to expand,  continues to fundraise.

Government

: A new commission could streamline the process for new business at Enterprise Park at Calverton.

: A meeting will be held to discuss a new sewer district for the Flanders/Riverside area on Monday night.

: Riverhead Town Supervisor Sean Walter said congressional hopeful Randy Altschuler has a plan that could boost the Riverhead economy.

: Randy Altchuler outlined his jobs plan at a Riverhead Chamber of Commerce luncheon.

: The next step in a long battle between Riverhead Town and developer Larry Oxman and Riverhead Park. Corp.

Education

: Riverhead School Superintendent Nancy Carney urged residents to vote on May 15.

: A new class gives students alternatives for health and wellness.

Business

: Just in time for Long Island Craft Beer Week,  put out its third bottle release, a collaborative effort with Centerport-based Blind Bat Brewery.

: The Riverhead hotel receives top honors.


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