http://www2.timesreview.com/SUN/ Serving the North Shore of Eastern Brookhaven Town en-us http://www2.timesreview.com/SUN/stories/S071808_guide_gp Hardly a day goes by in the spring and summer months that the small parking lot near the Rocky Point Mountain Bike Trail off County Road 21 isn't filled by vehicles with bike racks attached. That's because the trails, which can be used every day by mountain bikers and hikers who obtain a permit, offer some of the most aesthetically pleasing and challenging routes in New York State. http://www2.timesreview.com/SUN/stories/S071808_resorts_mw CALVERTON--Proving critics and doubters wrong, Riverhead Resorts announced Tuesday that it is going full steam ahead with plans to build eight themed hotels and resorts, including an indoor ski mountain, on 750 acres at Calverton Enterprise Park. The development team, headed by a Scottish home builder, had until Tuesday -- the end of its due diligence period -- to decide whether to drop its proposal or forge ahead with its controversial mega project. http://www2.timesreview.com/SUN/stories/S071808_trails_dg While cyclists are often seen pedaling up North Country Road and down Route 25A, not all SunLand residents are aware of the off-road cycling opportunities that exist on nearby trails. Although trails in places like Rocky Point and Middle Island's Cathedral Pines have existed for years, the challenge lies in "getting the word out to the public," according to bike shop owner Gary Wladyka. http://www2.timesreview.com/SUN/stories/S071808_finances_gp A campaign finance disclosure report filed Tuesday with the New York State Board of Elections shows Brookhaven Town Councilwoman Connie Kepert on pace to raise more funds this year, a non-election year, than she did last year. Such aggressive fundraising could mean the councilwoman is gearing up for a potential run at the town supervisor's office. http://www2.timesreview.com/SUN/stories/S071808_Zeldin_ag Republican challenger Lee Zeldin calls his run for Congress against Democratic incumbent Tim Bishop a "David versus Goliath race," but it seems both candidates are going to have to stone quite a few big issues towering over local residents. Just this week, chairman of the Federal Reserve Ben Bernanke told senators what many North Shore residents have known for a while -- the economy "has skewed to the downside." Fuel prices continue to rise, nobody wants to think what it will cost to heat their homes this winter, and food prices seem to be going the way of oil -- up, up, up. More and more North Shore residents have been going to local soup kitchens because they just can't afford the new spikes in everything from milk to pizza. http://www2.timesreview.com/SUN/stories/S071808_candidates_ag In the race to represent the state's First Assembly District, Republican challenger Jim Staudenraus and Democratic incumbent Marc Alessi are both quick to point out fuel prices and property taxes as two of the biggest issues facing constituents. "I think the economy will be front and center in voters' minds this fall," said Mr. Staudenraus, a 53-year-old from Shelter Island. "We're taxing ourselves to death, and I see our quality of living is threatened." http://www2.timesreview.com/SUN/stories/S071808_scrapmetal_psh HAUPPAUGE--Copping copper and other precious metals might soon be a little more difficult for scrap thieves in Suffolk County. Suffolk County Executive Steve Levy on July 10 signed anti-scrap metal theft legislation into law allowing law enforcement officials to track down thieves quicker than before -- the first such law in New York State. http://www2.timesreview.com/SUN/stories/S071808_collections_psh FARMINGVILLE--The Brookhaven Town Anti-Litter Task Force -- charged with devising a strategy to cut back on litter and improve quality of life -- has recommended that the town regulate clothing collection bins in an effort to reduce litter numbers in certain areas and ensure owners make regular clothing collections. http://www2.timesreview.com/SUN/stories/S071808_SBcivic_cj Sound Beach Civic Association vice president Bill Pellenz wasted no time at Monday's meeting dispelling any rumors that apparently have been floating around town claiming the entire board of directors was about to be arrested for not accounting for recent grant monies received from the county for the newly installed Veterans Memorial.