Take a look back at some of the top stories from the past week.

Downtown Rocky Point Encouraged by Holiday Business

Early in the week, Patch spoke with business owners in downtown Rocky Point who discussed recent business and how the boom during the holidays was encouraging.

Shoreham Defense Contractor Sentenced to Prison for Bribery

Thanomsak Hongthong, 57, of Shoreham, was sentenced Thursday to two years in prison for bribery. Hongthong, President of a defense contractor in Bohemia, offered a Department of Defense contracting officer a cash bribe to increase his companies contract.

Rocky Point Man Charged in 7-Eleven Robbery

A Rocky Point man was arrested early Wednesday morning after Suffolk County Police said a patrolling officer drove by and noticed him robbing a 7-Eleven in Coram. Christopher Degennarro, 26, was armed with a hammer as he ordered a cashier to the ground and approached the register before being thwarted by the Police.

Fine Dining Spots Bite Back at Sour Economy

Fine-dining restaurants in the area say they are having to change their approach as the slow economy continues to keep diners from splurging.

Ging's Nursery Set to Reopen in March

A new message on the Ging's Nursery sign has recently appeared and it indicates that the nursery will indeed open once again in March.