Week in Review: Attempted Burglary, Grand Marshal Named
A roundup of the top headlines in the area this week.
Take a look back at some of the top stories from the past week.
New 9/11 Memorial Statue Will Honor Rescue Dogs
The Fischer-Hewins VFW Post 6249 and the Town of Brookhaven plan to add a bronze statue of a German Shepard to the 9/11 Memorial at Diamond in the Pines Park in order to honor the animals that played a vital part in the rescue and recovery effort following the attacks.
Rocky Point Business Owner Named Grand Marshal
Rocky Point Funeral Home owner Jeff Davis was named as the Grand Marshal of the 62nd Annual Miller Place-Rocky Point St. Patrick's Day Parade.
Miller Place Soccer Alum on International U-20 Team
Kevin LaBarbera, a 2011 Miller Place High School alum, is heading to Italy to play soccer with the New York Stars, an international U-20 soccer team.
Attempted Burglary Brings Police Chopper to East Shoreham
No arrests have been made in an attempted burglary near John Street and Miller Avenue in East Shoreham Tuesday. A police chopper patrolled the area for much of the afternoon.
Sticking Points: SBU Coach Spallina to Lead Long Island Lizards
After being named head coach of the Stony Brook University women's lacrosse team last June, Rocky Point's Joe Spallina has now been named head coach of the Long Island Lizards pro lacrosse team.