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Week In Review: Chefs Come Together For North Fork Table Owner Battling ALS

In other news, police said mom was cuffed for driving drunk with her baby in the car.

Here's a look at some of the top stories on the North Fork this week.

Police & Fire

Cops: Mom Drove Drunk, Off Road, With Baby in Car: The mother was charged with a felony for violating Leandra's Law, police said.

Police: Man 'Very Seriously' Injured in Mattituck Motorcycle Accident…: A motorcycle and helmet were lying in the street in the moments after the accident.

Cops: Greenport Man Charged with DWI: Police said the driver was stopped for an unsafe lane change.

Cops: Mattituck Woman Nabbed for Driving Drunk, Drifting: Police said the driver was drifting onto the shoulder of the road.

Cops: Southold Man Charged With DWI: Police said the driver was stopped for failure to maintain his lane.

Government

Deer Program Changes Discussed By Southold Town: Hunting areas will be open seven days a week.

Bishop Says Allegations Against Him Are 'Politically Motivated'…: The Committee on Ethics said this week it will review the matter.

Governor Threatens Legal Action Against Feds Over Fluke…: Millions in revenue lost thanks to outdated, unfair regulations, state officials claim.

County Legislator Lindsay Dies: Presiding officer had been suffering from a rare form of lung cancer.

Town Seeks To Overhaul Brush, Leaf Pickup Program: Some contractors may be charging homeowners for services they are not providing, town officials say.

Spota Wins Primary: Suffolk's district attorney will run unopposed in November.

Business

Pillsbury Cinnamon Buns Recalled by General Mills: Company said bits of plastic may have ended up in a small batch of dough.

Community

Behind the Vines: North Fork Winemaker Gets Married In Vineyard…: Marcari Vineyards' winemaker Kelly Urbanik spent the happiest day of her life in the place she loves best.

'Tornado' Reportedly Sighted On North Fork: What some thought was a tornado was actually a water spout.

Firefighters Raise A Flag To Remember the Fallen: Firefighters worked hand in hand to pay tribute to the lost.

Community Takes Time To Remember 9/11: Beautiful tribute paid to the victims of 9/11 in Peconic on Wednesday.

Southold Firefighters Honor The Fallen: A huge flag was draped over the firehouse, and firefighters had a message for the public: "Never Forget."

Chefs Come Together For North Fork Table Owner Battling ALS: The award-winning chef has lost the use of his hands and can no longer work in his renowned kitchen.

Greenport Woman's Brother Loses Fight: 'Another Part of My Heart is Gone'…: Terrance Lawrence will never come home to his sister's house.

8 Places to Pick Apples on the East End: Here's a list of where to go apple picking and make some memories.

Martha Clara Neighbor Said New Noise Complaint Went Unheard: A Mattituck woman is not happy about noise she said disturbs her quality of life.

Schools

First Day of School on the North Fork: School Supplies, Parent Meetings, Open Houses…: It was back to the classroom for North Fork kids.


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