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Week In Review: Game Stop Clerk Describes Terrifying Armed Robbery Ordeal

In other top news, opening day of Peconic Bay scallop season led to some disappointment.

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

Police & Fire

Game Stop Clerk Describes Terrifying Armed Robbery Ordeal: Extra patrols have been added in business areas around town, police said.

Cops: Mattituck Game Stop Held Up At Gunpoint: The hunt is still on for the suspect, police said.

Cops: Suspect In String of Armed Robberies May Have Struck Again…: Have you seen this man?

Government

Forum Planned To Help Seniors Stay In Their Homes: Almost 50 percent of Southold's population is made up of seniors.

Two Budget Hearings Held in Southold Wednesday: Residents were given a chance to raise questions and concerns.

New York Voters Approve Casino Expansion: Up to four casinos could be built in upstate New York in the next seven years.

Incumbents Keep Seats In Shelter Island Race: The current slate of elected officials ran largely unopposed.

GOP Sweeps Southold Town Election; Dinizio, Ghosio Take Town Board Seats…: Republicans took the lead in the Southold elections Tuesday.

Business

Supervisor Reacts to Suffolk County National Bank Shutting…: Scott Russell said he hopes employees at the branch will be able to keep their jobs.

Shelter Island Woman Launches Site To Help Overeducated, Underemployed…: A local woman helps her peers finds jobs, self-worth.

National Grid Workers Give Southold An A+: The project should be wrapped up in a few weeks, workers said.

Your Guide to What's Going On in Greenport During 'Taste North Fork'…: Greenport has a full slate of activities scheduled for Veterans Day weekend.

COMPLETE GUIDE: 'Taste North Fork' Set for Veterans Day Weekend…: The event is aimed at bringing tourists to enjoy all the North Fork has to offer in the shoulder season.

Steve Bellone Kicks Off 'Taste North Fork' Event in Mattituck…: Over 20 wineries and 90 businesses are involved in the three-day event.

Empty In Jamesport: Main Road Storefront: What business would you like to see open up?

North Fork Chocolate Company Holds Soft Opening At Tanger: The business will hold a grand opening on Nov. 12.

First Day of Peconic Bay Scallop Season Not 'Banner,' Some Say…: There will be less Peconic Bay scallops to go around this year, some said this week.

Community

Homeless Program Hit Hard By Sandy, Blizzard – Needs Help: Maureen's Haven lost significant private donations that were diverted to Sandy relief.

Dog Lovers of Southold Start New Facebook Page: Want to know the parents of your furry friends? Here's how.

Schools

Porters Will Still Have Senior Celebration: The seniors were honored for their accomplishments this week.

These 13 School Districts Have the Highest Tax Levies on Long Island…: Is your district on the list?


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