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Week in Review: Supe Blasts DEC Over EPCAL Delays

In other news of the week, one brave teen describes her experience with bullying.

Here's a look at over 20 of the top headlines in Riverhead this week.

Police & Fire

: A Riverhead resident was arrested after allegedly fighting with police.

Flanders Woman Reports Fraudulent Credit Card Charge From Fake Firm: One woman said she was charged by a law firm that allegedly does not exist.

Man Charged With Killing Woman At Budget Host Inn Pleads Guilty: The defendent pleaded guilty after the 2011 killing of a woman at the Budget Host Inn.

Two DWI Accidents On East Main Street in Riverhead Saturday Night: Police reported two separate DWI accidents on East Main Street last weekend.

: A Wading River man was charged with having prescription drugs without the prescription.

Government

: Riverhead Town Supervisor Sean Walter said it's all about "jobs, jobs, jobs."

East End Pols Petition FAA for Mandatory Atlantic Helicopter Route: Elected officials galvanized to petition the FAA for a mandatory Atlantic helicopter route after years of helicopter noise on the East End.

Farming Spotlighted As U.S. Agriculture Deputy Secretary Visits Harbes: Local farmers were in the national spotlight this week.

Peconic Estuary Celebrated 20 Years After Federal Recognition Effort: The environmental program was lauded by elected officals this week.

Business

: Security measures are being stepped up at Home Depot locations, including Riverhead, after two bomb scares in Huntington and Elmont this week.

New Agriculture Consumer Science Center Heralded: The Stony Brook University Incubator annex is meant to foster fledgling entrepreneurs.

Riverhead Diner & Grill Celebrates 80th Anniversary: A Riverhead tradition will celebrate 80 years with stories and memories this week.

Pine Barrens Whiskey from Long Island Spirits Featured in New York Times: A local whiskey garnered attention this week.

Kellogg's Frosted and Unfrosted Mini-Wheats Recalled for Metal Fragments: A cereal recall was announced after possible contamination of metal fragments.

Community

Bullied Teen: 'I Had So Much Pain Inside Of Me': One amazing teen shares her story of bullying -- and the foundation she launched to help other young people.

Tebow Twins Want To Meet Their Hero: Almost a year after the international media frenzy, two Riverhead teens still want to meet Tim Tebow.

Meet the Owner: Calverton Woman Lives Musical Dream: One Calverton woman's business reflects her passion for music.

House Fire Victim Ona Masters Dies at 95: A beloved Riverhead teacher lost her life after a tragic house fire.

Motorsports Advocate Discusses Possible Drag Racing Sites: Advocates for a drag strip at Enterprise Park at Calverton eye other possible locations for the facility.

Customers Package Complaints to FedEx After Beloved Driver Canned: A community came together to try and help save the Calverton resident's job.

PHOTOS: '70s Theme Party Raises Money for Ailing Jamesport Man: A fundraiser to help a South Jamesport man in need of a liver transplant mixed fun with caring.

Education

: Students set off on the 'Historically Black' tour to pave the way for their futures.

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