Week in Review: Woodbine Marina Upgrade on the Way

Woodbine Marina Upgrade on the Way
Plans to upgrade Northport's Woodbine Marina are moving forward after a year-long delay resulting from Hurricane Sandy.

The $1.2 million renovation project will begin on the Town of Huntington-owned property in November. The marina will be closed during the renovations.

Police: E. Northport Man Took More Than $1,000 in Electronics from Staples

An East Northport man was arrested Aug. 14 after he allegedly stole more than $1,000 worth of electronics from the Commack Staples, where he worked. 

According to police, Marc Chery, 23, from East Northport, took nine cell phones, two tablets and a GPS from his former place of employment. He was charged with grand larceny in the third degree, a Class D felony punishable by up to seven years in prison.

Petrone: Better Communication Needed in Storm Response
Huntington Supervisor Frank Petrone cited a need for improved communication as the top finding in a recently released report analyzing the Town's response to Super Storm Sandy.

The 78-page report, presented to the Town Board last week, makes specific findings and recommendations about the Town’s actions in dealing with the storm and its aftermath and possible changes in Town procedures and policies.

Northport Lawyer Seeks Votes for Maxim 'Hotties' Contest

Camila Medici, of Northport, is asking her community to back her bid to become one of Maxim's "Hometown Hotties 2014." The contest, run by the men's magazine, seeks out sexy women in neighborhoods across the country and asks readers to vote for them in a series of elimination rounds.

Medici runs her own law firm in Melville, Medici Law P.C., specializing in worker's compensation cases. In her description, Medici explains how she previously worked for a larger law firm, in the worker's comp division, before breaking out on her own.

Thrift Store Opening Soon
Savers, national thrift store chain, is coming soon to Larkfield Road on the East Northport/Commack border. Savers will be opening soon across from The Bristal Assisted Living facility.