Community Corner
Week in Review: 6-Week Old Baby Dies, Go Fund Me Page Helps Pay for Funeral
In other news, a local girl fights back against bullying.
Take a look at the top headlines across the North Fork this week:
Police & Fire
Car With Mother, Baby Struck By Elderly Driver In Mattituck: No serious injuries were reported.
The East End Gets a Veterans Court: The new specialized court handles cases involving veterans on the East End.
Judge: Alleged Armed Gunman Held Up String of Stores To Feed Heroin Addiction…: Friends and family sobbing, Paul Tromblee was held on $250,000 cash bail and $500,000 bond.
Cops: Man Nabbed For DWI in Cutchogue: The driver was stopped for failure to maintain lane, police said.
Business
Sea Tow Stuffs A Boat To Help Needy During Holidays: Food, toys, clothes and even pet food will be collected to help the needy.
Mattituck Woman Garners Promotion at Local Real Estate Firm…: Donielle Cardinale is a well-known face on the North Fork.
New Taco Champ Crowned in Greenport: How many tacos can you eat in one sitting?
New LI Energy Chief Has a Plan for LIPA; Do You Back It?: A new call center and better communication in the works.
Government
Suffolk County Water Authority Wins Contamination Suits: SCWA awarded $1.1 million from chemical companies that ignored their commercial clients' habits of dumping dry cleaning products.
Community
6-Week Old Baby Dies, Go Fund Me Page Helps Raise Money for Funeral…: The baby lost his fight for life this week.
4th Annual 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament Honors 1st Lt Joseph J. Theinert.…: The event will include a gift drive for veterans.
Local Teen Stars in NBC's New 'Sound of Music': The local Southold actress will be starring with Carrie Underwood and other stars.
Rehabilitated Seal to Released in Jamesport…: The seal went home on Saturday.
Mark Your Calendar: Take a Trip to the 'North Pole': The North Fork Trolley Company is bringing "The Polar Express" to life for families this holiday season.
Cold Stunned Sea Turtle Found Dead on Shelter Island: The public is asked to report any sightings.
Concert Slated To Raise Funds For Children of Police Officer Ben Goodale…: Proceeds will be used for a college fund for Goodale's young children.
Community Embraces Local Girl Who's Speaking Out Against Bullying…: The girl is selling bracelets and other merchandise to spread the anti-bullying message.
Holiday Party To Benefit East End's Homeless: Proceeds will help the homeless during the cold winter months.
Business
Vines and Branches Offers Thanksgiving Recipes: Two simple recipes to spice up your holiday meal.
Tanger To Open Thanksgiving Night For Holiday Shopping: Both Riverhead and Deer Park Tanger Outlets will open at 10 p.m.
Schools
Local Parents React to National Day to Say 'No' To Common Core Curriculum…: Some parents kept their children home from school in protest.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.