Week In Review: Protestors Blast Circus; Greenport Teens on TV

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

Police and Fire

Cops: Man Threatened Physical Harm, Slapped With Criminal Contempt Charge…: Police said defendant violated an order of protection.

Jamesport Woman Charged With Driving Drunk: The woman was arrested on Route 25 in Mattituck, police said.

Bail Denied for Manager Arrested in 7-Eleven Sting: Malik Yousaf, a South Setauket resident, was deemed a flight risk by a federal judge.  

Puppy Experience Owner Found Dead In Riverhead Motel: Police said the cause of death is yet undetermined.

Cops: Local Pharmacist Caught Stealing Prescription Pain Killers…: Police said he was using the hydrocodone to self-medicate.

Government

Residential Rental Regs Redux: Public Hearing, Part 2 in Greenport…: Some feel the proposed regulations target immigrants and the poor.

Business

New Owners For Former JD Steakhouse in Southold: A diner is coming to the North Fork.

Farmers Band Together To Cut Back On Nitrogen Fertilizers: A new program eliminates financial risk for farmers who want to try to cut back on nitrogen.

Community

Homeless Struggle To Find Food, Shelter During Summer: Some sleep in tents in the East End woods.

Teen Celebrates Human Faces of Greenport: One teen in shining a spotlight on the personalities of Greenport for a new Facebook page.

Elephants Cool Down In Greenport: Elephants got a cool shower this week in Greenport and enjoyed the wash down.

Tempers Flare As Animal Activists Protest Circus: Animal advocates speak out against the Cole Bros. Circus.

Crowds Turn Out For Cole Bros. Circus: Despite protestors, crowds enjoyed the circus in Greenport.

Readers Sound Off: Cell Service on the North Fork: Residents air concerns about cell service.

Missing Shelter Island Man Possibly Texted Mom: His family is begging Cameron Pendergrass to call home.

Greenport Teens On TV Tuesday Night: Twin Greenport High School students appeared on national television this week.

Circus Comes To Town, Performers Talk Life Under Big Top: Performers share their experiences of life on the road with the circus.

Seen Through Social: Weekend Fun on the North Fork: We're surprised this much fun didn't crash Twitter.