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Week in Review: Holy Potato; Cow Harbor Warriors

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Town Launches Parking Ticket Amnesty: The town's month-long amnesty on parking fines went into effect Monday. Huntington Supervisor Frank P. Petrone said those with unpaid parking tickets they can settle accounts in April at a 40 percent discount of what is owed in fines and penalties.

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Northport Family Finds Cross in Potato While Preparing Easter Dinner: Rita Cipriano's husband was helping her prepare Easter dinner Sunday when he cut into a potato containing the perfect shape of a cross.

E. Northport Man Found Dead in NJ Reservoir: Kenneth Rohatyn, 56, of East Northport was identified as the man whose body was pulled from a reservoir in New Jersey Monday evening, according to the Hunterdon County Democrat.

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Video: Cow Harbor Warrior Supporter Slams Northport American Legion: Cow Harbor Warrior supporter Dan Breen addressed Northport American Legion members Tuesday at Northport Village Hall, saying he was "embarrassed" that the organizations were fighting against each other.

Northport Girls Lacrosse Blasts Nationally-Ranked Foe: The season is still young, but the Northport girls lacrosse team made a powerful statement Wednesday. The Tigers beat visiting Good Counsel (Olney, Md.), 13-5, in a showdown of Top 25 teams.


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