Week in Review: Probe Into Luxury Car Thefts and 'Rust Tide' Returns

Find a round-up of top headlines during the week of Aug. 12.

Wanted: Teens to Try Real Cases in Youth Court

Teens, who are interested in a career in criminal justice, are being asked to participate in Southampton Town's Teen Youth Court program, which holds trials on real court cases. 

New East End Marine Task Force Emergency Response Boat

Suffolk County Sheriff Vincent F. DeMarco smashed a bottle of champagne on the bow of a new East End Marine Task Force boat in Hampton Bays on Thursday to celebrate the christening of a vessel that will help save lives.

Cops Issue Warning During Probe into South Fork's Luxury Car Thefts

Police are asking the public to heed their advice about locking their cars while they try to crack the case of an unusual string of luxury car thefts on the South Fork.

Foundation Gives Big Grants To Baykeeper and Pine Barrens

The Long Island Community Foundation, a nonprofit that aims to make Long Island a better place to live and work, announced sizable grants this month for a number of East End organizations.

Kabot Creates New Party Line in Bid for Supervisor Seat

Republican candidate for Southampton Town Supervisor has filed papers to create a new party line, which she believes will help her win back her seat as Southampton Supervisor.

Photos: Stars Gather to Benefit 'All for the East End

Billed as a "one of a kind dance experience," Monday night's star-studded concert to help lend a hand to local charities had crowds dancing, cheering and singing along at Martha Clara Vineyards in Riverhead.

'Rust Tide' Returns to Area Waterways

A toxic algae, known as a Rust Tide, which causes harm to shellfish, has returned to the area and it's not expected to go away anytime soon. 

Quogue Kids Take Home Art Awards

On Saturday, the Quogue Historical Society held a free children's art show at the Quogue Library with over 100 children submitting their artwork in 15 divisions.

Photos: Westhampton Beach Fire Department Open House

On Sunday afternoon, the community was treated activities and demonstrations at the Westhampton Beach Fire Department's annual open House event. 

Lawmaker: Controversial Homeless Sex Offender Trailers

The controversial homeless sex offender trailers in Riverside and Westhampton are shuttered, moved — and gone forever, according to Suffolk County Legislator Jay Schneiderman. 

New Mexican Restaurant Opens at Former Trolley Barn Site

A new day dawned for the former Trolley Barn restaurant in Speonk as the new La Copa Dorada Mexican restaurant and bar opened on Thursday.

Bideawee Supporters Walk for a Cause

Dog and cat lovers took to the street in Westhampton Beach on Saturday morning, helping to raise money for the non-profit Bideawee Animal Shelter in Westhampton.