Week in Review: New Memorial Park Could be Dedicated By 9/11

Here's a look at the top stories in Riverhead this week.

Police and Fire

Cops: Gunshots On Sound Avenue, Bullets Narrowly Miss Officers…: A shotgun and ammunition were recovered at the scene.

Man Charged With DWI After Flanders Crash: Police said he had an open container.

Man Held Without Bail After Stabbing in Riverside: Victim taken to hospital with two-inch wound in his back.

Man Held Without Bail After Stabbing in Riverside: Also release were four turtles.

Government

Weeping Willow Park Opening Celebrated in Riverhead: The new park will feature a boat launch.

Lawmaker: New Pedestrian Bridge Only One Part of Riverside Revitalization…: What do you feel is most important in the revitalization of Riverside and Flanders?

Riverhead's Second Dog Park Opens At Stotzky Park: A new dog park . . . and a proposal from a dog to a cat.

Business

7Bus Now Servicing BoltBus Routes From Riverhead: 7Bus offers interisland stops, a commuter pass and the same routes to New York.

Say Yes to The Wedding: Bridal Expo Headed Downtown: One stop-wedding planning will be a breeze at the bridal showcase.

Community

Music Greats Come Together, All For the East End: Monday's AFTEE concert will bring big names together for a dance party at Martha Clara.

Local Model Wins 'Miss Congeniality' Title, Puts Helping Others First…: Professional model Heather Riley practiced tips for beauty on a budget.

Artist Launches New Show, 'A Change of Weather': The new show explores local vistas through the shifting lens of weather patterns.

Rescued Dolphin Continues To Improve, Foundation Reports: It's a happy ending to one dolphin's tale, and with a little help she will soon be set free.

Miss Polish Town Queen 2013 Cherishes Traditions, Family Ties…: This year's queen presides over the annual Polish Town festival.

North Fork 'Idiot Spotter' Goes Missing on Facebook: What do you think of the page's sudden disappearance?

Behind The Vines: One Woman — And Her Daughter — Create A Legacy…: The winery represents a labor of love and deep family ties.

Shoreham-Wading River Grad Spins Spinal Injury Into a Positive…: Joey Byrnes has created a non-profit,"All Backed Together."

Officials Report Spike in Bottlenose Dolphin Deaths This Season…: The number of bottlenose dolphin fatalities is seven times higher than normal, experts say.

Sound Avenue Memorial Park Could Be Dedicated By 9/11: Work is progressing nicely, said Bob Kelly, who spearheaded the project.

Sports

Riverhead High Lacrosse Player Recruited As a Sophomore: Blake Carrara already has college plans but he's only a Riverhead High School sophomore.