Week In Review: New Sushi Restaurant To Open in Greenport

Take a look at the top stories on the North Fork this week.

Police & Fire

Cops: Cutchogue Man Rear Ends Car, Charged With DWI: An accident led to a DWI charge for a Cutchogue resident.

Government

Town Board Talks Helicopter Noise Abatement: The town board addressed helicopter noise and mitigation at a work session on Tuesday.

Residents Speak Out About Dogs On Southold Town Beaches: Scores of residents spoke out about the controversial topic -- and Southold Town Supervisor Scott Russell suggested a compromise most supported.

Town Talks Private Use of Public Land: Some for-profit groups might soon be asked to find alternative spaces for events, the Southold town board said.

Russell: Speeding Number One Issue In Southold: Speeding is the number one concern raised by town residents, Southold Town Supervisor Scott Russell said.

Town Poised to Nix For-Profit Race Events On Area Roads: The town board discussed limiting runs and bike races to charitable organizations and nixing for-profit events in the future.

Residents Weigh In On Sterling Street Parking: Greenport residents discussed their views on parking at Monday's village board meeting.

Informational Meeting On Plum Island Planned for Orient: Congressman Tim Bishop will attend a meeting on Plum Island's future scheduled for Monday in Orient.

Community

Orient State Park Reopens Saturday After Damage From Sandy: Months after Superstorm Sandy ravaged the shoreline, Orient State Park once again opened to residents Saturday.

Puppy Mill Protestors Take Public Awareness Campaign Online: Protestors rallying against puppy mills have taken their awareness raising campaign online.

Greenport's National Scrabble Association Hosts Competition: Kids will face off in the annual competition.

Business

New Sushi Restaurant To Open On Front Street: The new sushi restaurant is slated to open this week.

New Jewelry Story Brings Glitz to Love Lane: One woman's dream became reality when she opened the door of her first shop on Saturday.

Peconic Landing Honors Hospital President, CEO: Paul J. Connor of Eastern Long Island Hospital will recognized by Peconic Landing for his commitment to seniors. 

Eat Wine, Be Happy: New Company Offers Wine Sorbet: Sorbet created from local North Fork wines is a new dessert sensation.

Strongs Family Buys Mattituck's Matt-A-Mar Marina: New to the site will be paddleboard rentals.

Galley Ho Will Become New Cafe: After being moved to a temporary, and secure, new site, plans are in place for a new eatery at New Suffolk's Galley Ho at some time in the future.

Schools

North Fork School Districts Announce BOE Candidates: Find out who the candidates are for school board in your district.

Greenport High School Ranks Nationally: The Greenport Union Free School District received high marks recently.