5 Most Read Stories in September

As we welcome October, take a look back at the most read stories in September 2013.

'Tornado' Reportedly Sighted In Jamesport

Despite reports of a tornado in the Jamesport and Laurel area on Sept. 13, meteorologists say the technical word for the phenomenon spotted is a "water spout."

Bill Goodman, meteorologist for the National Weather Service office in Upton, said a storm "cell" passed through the Jamesport and Laurel area, and, while over the water of the Peconic Bay, created a "water spout."

Chefs Come Together For North Fork Table Owner Battling ALS

In times of adversity, North Fork chefs and farmers come together in a resounding show of love.

And that's just what they've been doing to help Gerry Hayden, chef and co-founder of Southold's North Fork Table, known for its culinary excellence, in his fight against ALS.

Former Riverhead Firefighter Loses Brave Cancer Battle

Hearts were broken in Riverhead in early September as firefighter Thomas Jasinski lost his battle with lung cancer.

Jasinski is remembered as a man who loved his grandchildren, filling the house with presents at Christmas time and visiting his daughter Jackie when she lived in Tennessee, attending his grandchildren's school events.

Vines & Hops Cafe Opens Doors in Downtown Riverhead

The newly opened establishment features comfortable couches, bistro style tables made of barrels, fall flowers and outdoor lighting fixtures that give it the "cozy" feel the couple was striving toward.

Riverhead Veterinary Hospital Website Hacked By Islam Extremists

A hacker plastered an Islamic message on the website of a Riverhead animal hospital in early September.

According to The Sag Harbor Express, the East End Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Center in Riverhead was hacked Tuesday afternoon by the same group claiming to have hijacked Sag Harbor Village’s website.