Week In Review: Residents Rally for Drag Racing

Here's a rundown of over 20 of the top stories in Riverhead this week.

Police and Fire

: A man was stabbed and a woman hit with a blunt object during an assault by unknown individuals on East Main Street.

: The war against drugs and driving while intoxicated continues.

: An alleged burglar was caught outside.

: No serious injuries were reported, police say.

: Two sticky fingered suspects were caught after allegedly trying to lift over 30 candy bars from a Riverside gas station.

Government

: Some Manorville residents feel the wait for the Riverhead Volunteer Ambulance Corp. is just too long.

: Riverhead Town Councilman John Dunleavy vows to work to address the issue of ambulance response time for some Manorville residents who feel they would be better served by Manorville Community Ambulance, which is closer to their homes.

: A new affordable home could be in store for Riverhead.

: The Riverhead town board voted to green light a resolution that paves the way for the YMCA to be built in Calverton, possibly as soon as by the end of next year.

: The Riverhead zoning board of appeals voted to deny the application for a controversial microbrewery proposed for an abandoned schoolhouse on Sound Avenue.

: Legislators applaud the governor for new sex offender legislation reform aimed at protecting residents.

: A municipal ice rink by the Peconic Riverfront could be coming soon to Riverhead.

: The town plans to work to address areas in Riverhead that flood often.

: Riverhead Town police are the latest to receive an early retirement incentive offer.

Community

: The "Save Main Road" group commenced legal action against Riverhead regarding the controversial Village at Jamesport proposal.

: Drag racing advocates plan to continue to rally the Riverhead town board for the chance to utilize Enterprise Park at Calverton for the sport.

: A Riverhead Patch poll indicated overwhleming support for drag racing at Enterprise Park at Calverton.

: Eight months after his death, the Riverhead businessman was honored for his dedication to the community.

: A new series focuses on how Riverhead families find ways to stretch budgets in economically challenging times

: Heroes were honored for saving a man's life in Wading River.

Education

: Work is slated to begin soon on the elementary school.

: A school supply drive will help the needy fill their kids' backpacks this semester.

Business

: PBMC Health & SUNY Empire State College signed an articulation education agreement; the coordinated agreement will allow Peconic Bay radiologic technology students to pursue a degree from SUNY Empire State College