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The Week That Was: Bamboo Decision; Graduations

Top stories for the week in Huntington.

: It took Suffolk County Police less than 48 hours to apprehend the alleged robber of the Capital One Bank in Deer Park.

: With a narrow 2-2-1 decision, the Town Board put an end to months of passionate debate and voted down a resolution, sponsored by Councilwoman Susan Berland, which would have regulated bamboo growth in the Township.

: After about decade of waiting, the Huntington Town Board passed a zoning change Tuesday that will pave the way for the creation of a new town park, an affordable senior living facility and religious center in Melville.

: Girl Scout Rebecca Hargis recently completed her Gold Award Service Project as part of the Huntington Lighthouse 100th Birthday Celebration. Hargis created an informational booklet about the lighthouse available at Town Hall. She also held the first "Huntington Lighthouse Service Patch" day.

Erik Storck of Huntington will represent the U.S. in sailing when the Olympic Games begin in London next month.

: The legalization of gay marriage in New York in 2011 is causing a need for some Suffolk County lawmakers to readjust previous legislation regarding domestic partnerships.

: For most Long Islanders, June 22 marked a day of horrible travel due to the severe thunderstorms that passed through the area. But for the  class of 2012, the day marked the transition from one part of their lives to another.

:  held its 82nd Commencement Ceremony for the Class of 2012 on Friday. Due to rain, the graduation ceremony was held in the gym.

: Christian Yeager boarded a flight bound for Omaha, Neb. – and a promising future as an Olympic hopeful swimmer – Friday afternoon.

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