Week in Review: Giants Honor Greenport Coach; Family Remembers Mattituck Crash Victim

Here's a look at what happened around the North Fork this week:

Police & Fire

Cops: Brett Knight to Face Murder Charges in Death of Equestrian…: Cops arrested the man in Tennesee Wednesday.

Cops: Woman Slashes Tires, Threatens Two With Knife: Police said the woman was charged with a felony.

Cops: Man Found Drunk, With Car Running, In Turning Lane: The engine was running but the car was stopped, police said.

Government

Resident Demanding Answers Over Recent Village Resignation: Bill Swiskey wants clarification from Mayor David Nyce.

Bishop: Plum Island Operating With 'Limited Staff' During Shutdown…: The congressman said he is focuses on opening the government after the "needless" shutdown.

Horsley Elected Presiding Officer of Suffolk Legislature: He had been filling the spot temporarily.

New Tick Legislation Passes in County Legislature: The plan will not go into affect until 2015.

Suffolk Approves Sale-Lease Back of County Headquarters: Deal gives county $70 million in cash.

Zeldin, Demos Ready To Go After Bishop's Seat in 2014: The race is on for the congressional seat.

Community

Halloween Costume Drive Held at Greenport Schools: Kids who need a costume can pick one up on Oct. 25.

New Mosquito Samples Test Positive For West Nile Virus in Mattituck…: Only one human case has been reported in Suffolk County this year.

East Enders Can Now Get Rid of Medications Properly Anytime: Program aims to keep water and kids safe.

Bake Sale Saturday Benefitted Elizabeth Toy's Son: Funds will be used to help the Cutchogue mom's little boy.

Farmers, Suffolk County Water Authority To Mitigate Impacts of Ag Chemicals on Groundwater…: Discussions will be held with an eye toward protecting North Fork groundwater.

38th Riverhead Country Fair Unfolds Sunday: The fair takes place 10 a.m. till 5 p.m., rain or shine.

Family, Friends Share Memories of Man Who Died In Mattituck Crash…: Michael Lourine was remembered by those who loved him.

Suffolk County to Improve Canoe/Kayack Access At Area Parks: The improvements will be made in 2014.

Artist Brings Talents to Help Save Horses: Liz Duerschmidt loves the Old West, and horses.

'Live on the Vine 2014' Dates Announced; Musical Offerings Expanded…: It's not just jazz anymore.

North Fork Woman Pleas On Internet to Save Family Farmstand: A fundraiser will be held Oct. 20.
Business

Vineyard Porn: Harvest Time on Long Island: See what's happening in wine country during harvest season.

Schools

New York Giants Honor Greenport Coach: The Porters have been on a winning streak this season.