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Week In Review: Cutchogue Mom Loses Fierce Fight For Life

In other news of the week, a Mattituck horse farm owner was shot dead.

Here's a look at the top stories on the North Fork this week:

Police & Fire

Cops Seeking Longtime Friend in Shooting of Mattituck Farm Owner…: One report cites victim's brother as a source of information.

Cops: Man Cuffed For DWI on Sound Avenue: The driver was stopped for a traffic infraction, police said.

Cops: Elderly Woman Attacked, Bitten By Family Dog: The woman had bite marks on her back, legs and stomach.

Cops: Shooting Victim Targeted: Second victim grazed when multiple shots fired.

Horse Trainer with Farm in Mattituck Shot Dead: A well-known equestrian was brutally killed this week.

Cops: Mattituck Woman Slapped With DWI Charge: The woman crossed over a double yellow line into eastbound traffic, police said.

Cops: 2 DWI Arrests Reported Over Weekend: Both drivers were stopped for traffic infractions, police said.

Cops: Three-Way Car Accident Leads to Arrest: One driver was taken to the hospital for treatment of injuries.

Government

Hundreds Demand Answers, Plea for Help at Public Deer Forum: It was standing room only as almost 300 residents packed a deer management forum in Southold this week.

Labor Union President: 'It Really Was A Slap In the Face': Tom Skabry said no town board members attended a first mediation session.

Labor Union Asks Town Board to Sit Down at Mediation Table: After months of negotiations a first mediation session was held.

Sparks Fly At Board Meeting Over Power Plant Improvements: Village residents said they had a right to see a contract before the board took a vote.

Controversial Rental Regulation Law Adopted By Greenport Village Board…: Some felt the law targets the poor and is unconstitutional.

Business

Doll Hospital Mends Broken Toys; Restores Childhood Dreams…: The owners of a Southold doll hospital restore dolls and memories.

Community

Local Mom Elizabeth Toy Loses Brave Cancer Fight: The devoted mom had prayed for more time with her young son.

Funeral Services Begin Sunday For Mom Who Lost Courageous Battle for Life…: Elizabeth Toy touched the hearts of many.

Peconic Estuary Program's 'Toast the Coast' Unfolds: The organization is turning to social media to preserve the estuaries.

Highlights of the Maritime Festival Parade: Check out a video of the fun.


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