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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