More Police Downtown

There have been a number of crimes in the downtown area over the last few weeks.  Riverhead Supervisor Sean Walter has directed that more police would be present in the area.  A couple visiting the Aquarium was held up at knife point when returning to their parked vehicle on Ostrander.  The assailant rode a bicycle  when cornering the couple against a fence.

Another visitor from the Brookhaven hamlet was struck by a hit and run car while trying to cross Main Street. The victim was struck by a second vehicle after being hit and was declared dead. A driver has been arrested in the case.  A third incident occurred on Sound Avenue when a woman driving a vehicle was car jacked by a hooded individual who threatened the victim with a gun (never actually shown ). The carjacker left the vehicle after being driven to Osborn Avenue.

House Passes Sandy Bill  Part1)

The House of Representatives today passed a bill which would provide immediate funds to replenish the reserves needed by FEMA.  FEMA funding was expected to run out by next week sometime.  This first bill for $9.7 billion dollars will now go to the Senate for final passage.  A second bill for $60 billion will be debated on January 15.  This second bill has been loaded up with pork spending and will have a difficult time in passing in present form.

Deer Hunting in Suffolk

Suffolk County will allow deer hunting in the County beginning on Monday providing hunters follow certain rules.  Hunting is permitted on parcels of at least 10 acres.  Only shotguns may be used.  Crossbows are prohibited and are banned throughout NY State.

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