Week in Review: Officials Call on Public to Help Stop LIPA Assessment Challenge; Northport Floods Once Again

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Town, Village Officials Implore Public to Help Fight LIPA Plant Assessment Challenge: Huntington and Northport officials will gather in Northport Tuesday to enlist public support in the effort to end LIPA's assesment challenge on the Northport power plant.

Tell Us: What Should be Done About Northport Flooding?: With heavy rainfall seemingly every other day this month it can seem like a boat may be the best investment to cruise the Main Street "river," as cars are regularly seen stranded in water a foot deep or more. 

Alleged 'BB Gun Mom' Due in Court: he East Northport mom accused of driving three teenagers through neighborhoods and encouraging them to shoot out car windows with BB guns is due back in court Monday.

Northport Police Report: DWI Arrest; Dog in Car: Police responded to the report of a dog in distress in a locked car on Main Street June 1 around 5 p.m. Upon arrival, police determined that the dog was not in any danger as the windows were rolled down. Five minutes later, police responded to the scene again after another report and saw several people attempting to break into the car to "save" the dog.

Bill Criminalizing Sale of Synthetic Drugs Passes in State Senate: The New York State Senate recently passed a bill sponsored by Sen. John Flanagan, R-East Northport, to criminalize the sale and possession of synthetic marijuana and "bath salts."