Week In Review: Pillar of North Fork Wine Country Heads to Sonoma

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

Police & Fire

Cops: Masked Bank Robber Caught On Halloween In Greenport: A K-9 unit tracked down the suspect, plus the money from the robbery, police said.

The Hunt Continues: Police Release Sketch Of Alleged Tanger Attacker…: Have you seen this man?

Cops: Tanger Attacker Still On Loose; Witness Has Come Forward…: Tanger has increased security.
Cops: Three Nabbed in Greenport Underage Alcohol Sting: The three clerks sold alcohol to minors, police said.

Cops: Teen Charged With Driving While High On Marijuana: The driver had pot on his lap, police said.

Government

New York Casino Referendum Set for Tuesday: Gov. Andrew Cuomo supports the measure, while editorial boards and elected officials from both sides of the aisle have come out against a plan to allow for more casinos in the state.

Town Asks Residents How to Spend $98K in Grant Funding: What projects would you like to see commence?

Community Preservation Fund Revenue Hits 6-Year High: The CPF brought in $64.7 million in the first nine months of 2013.

Community

Greenport Local Woman Publishes A Children's Book: The new author hopes to continue writing and following her dream.

Don't Miss: Greenport Harbor Brewery's Oyster Festival,…: The event will unfold as part of the Veterans Day 'Taste North Fork' event.

Are You Afraid of A Breach At Hashamomuck Cove?: A year after Sandy, some are fearful that one more fierce storm could cause a breach on Route 48.

The Ghosts of the North Fork: The Vail-Leavitt Music Hall and the Wickham Farm are said to be haunted.

Relay For Life Planners Revamp, Ask To Move Event to Mitchell Park…: A popular event to raise funds for cancer research might move to Greenport in 2014.

Business

Behind the Vines: James Silver, Pillar Of North Fork Wine Community, Heading to Sonoma…: The general manager of the Peconic Bay Winery, is following a dream to California.

Sandy Signaled End for Struggling North Fork Winery, Exec Says…: The owners of the Cutchogue business decided not to re-open the tasting room this season.

Local Experts Scoff At Wine Shortage Rumors: The wine is flowing freely on Long Island, despite shortage rumors, experts agree.

Good News After Sandy: Pepi's Will Reopen: The restaurant has been shuttered since the deck was thrown into the dining area during Sandy.

A Year Later, Business Swamped By Sandy Reborn, Reinvented: Sandy set a new course for the former Butta Cakes, now the popular Lucharitos.

Schools

Photos: Mattituck Halloween Fun: An annual tradition brought crowds of kids on Halloween.

These 12 Long Island School Districts Have the Highest Salaries…: State report finds Long Island as a region recorded the highest salaries in New York.

Kids Collect Halloween Candy for Troops Overseas: Kids can donate extra candy to raise funds for their school.

Voters Approve Track Upgrades By Wide Margin: The people have spoken and the want a new track.

Local Parents React To Common Core: See what other parents had to say.

Sports

Porters Final Game of Season Canceled; Hampton Bays Forfeits: Hampton Bays canceled due to "dangerous and unbecoming" conduct by athletes, school officials said.

Arts & Entertainment

"I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change" Opens at North Fork Community Theatre…: The show offers a look at love and relationships.