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5 Headlines From Nearby Towns

Patch catches you up on news in the past week that was in the surrounding area.

With Thanksgiving behind us, Patch takes a look back at some of the stories making news in other towns.

  • A Central Islip man is in critical condition after being . The incident occured outside Attitudes Bar and Grill in Patchogue. Police are still searching for the culprit.
  • While parking meters are taking a holiday in Port Jefferson , the village discusses replacing the problematic devices.
  • Rocky Point has been without a Special Education Director since last year and some parents have been rankled by the . One bone of contention has been appointing the Assistant Superintendant and Special Education Coordinator to lead the program instead of hiring a new director.
  • Sachem alum Amy Engel was of Sustainable Long Island. Engel will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the non-profit organization that focuses on economic development, environmental health, and social equity.
  • A was reported ath the Mills Pond Nursing Facility in Smithtown on Tuesday. National Grid conducted an investigation and the all-clear signal was given.
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