Week in Review: Filling The GAP; Woodbine Car Crash

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Two Injured in Woodbine Crash, One Charged with DWI: A woman was charged with DWI following a car accident with serious injuries on Woodbine Avenue early Friday morning, say police.

Filling The Gap On Main Street: A cafeteria, a grocery store, a cell phone store, a health food store, and a furniture store are among the many businesses proposed to fill the space vacated by The Gap six years ago.

Village Mulls Nonprofit Veterans Group Request: The Northport Board of Trustees mulled a local nonprofit veterans group's request to use the Northport dock for a fundraiser Tuesday, saying they could not grant approval until the group obtained a permit from the Suffolk County Veterans Service Agency. 

Huntington Chamber Chairman Lawrence A. Kushnick Dies: Lawrence A. Kushnick, sworn in less than two weeks ago as chairman of the Huntington Chamber of Commerce, died suddenly Monday. He was 51 years old. 

Dickinson Avenue Student at Top of his Game: Jack Marlow would fit seamlessly into the California surfing community. He has mastered being “laid back.” But, put the 10-year old on a pair of ice skates and suit him for a hockey game or surround him with gymnastics equipment and he springs to life as his competitive juices start flowing. 

Flanagan: Require Chemical Testing After Accidents Resulting in Injury or Death:
State Sen. John Flanagan, R-East Northport, recently sponsored a bill that would require chemical testing of drivers suspected of being impaired by drugs or alcohol when a car accident results in serious injury or death.