Week in Review: Storm News, Election Results Top Headlines

Storm news and election results dominated the headlines this week, with President Barack Obama winning re-election on Tuesday and recovery efforts still under way from last week's hurricane.

In local political races:

• Ed Romaine (R) defeated Brian Beedenbender (D) in the race for Brookhaven Town Supervisor.
• Steve Englebright (D) defeated Deborah McKee (R) in the race for the 4th State Assembly District.
• John Flanagan (R) and Kenneth LaValle (R) were re-elected to the State Senate.

In other local headlines:

• Cops: Thief Stole Generator from Residential Driveway
• Property Company Pitches In a Month's Rent for Displaced Families
• Englebright: Consider Burying Power Lines Underground
• School District Awaits State Guidance Regarding Make-Up Days