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Empty in East Northport: Old Post Office: The old post office on Larkfield Road awaits a future as retail and restaurant space, next to its newly-demolished neighbor that was once a decrepit old tax office. Who would you like to see move in?

Pappias Pleads Not Guilty in Fatal October Hit and Run: Northport Sweet Shop Manager John Pappias, 47, pleaded not guilty to a felony fatal hit and run charge at Suffolk County Court last week, according to Newsday, though his attorney said he feels "horrible" about what happened and is cooperating fully with police.

Whitman Breaks 15-Year Losing Streak Against Northport: The Whitman girls basketball team broke a 15-year losing streak against rival Northport, 48-41, on Tuesday night in the second Coaches vs. Cancer game, a victory fans are hailing as "the end of the curse."

Glenn QB Up in the Air: Glenn senior Rich Czeczotka quarterbacked the Knights to an 11-1 season and the Long Island Class IV championship in the fall. With National Signing Day arriving Wednesday, Czeczotka had hoped to have his future mapped out, now he waits while two Division I schools – Rutgers and Bowling Green – sort out scenarios beyond his control.

Updated: East Northport Middle Student Approached by Man in SUV: Suffolk Police said Thursday evening that what was initially thought to be an abduction attempt of an East Northport Middle School student early Thursday morning was a misunderstanding.