News Nearby: Police Seek Farmingville Man Wanted on 4 Warrants

From Sachem Patch: Police are asking for the public's help in locating 24-year-old George J. Gately, who police say is wanted on four outstanding warrants. Gately's last known address was in Farmingville, police said. Read the full story .

From Port Jefferson Patch: The race for State Senate took a bold step forward when Southampton Town Councilwoman Bridget Fleming, D-Noyac, confirmed that she will toss her hat into the ring and run for State Senate this fall against long-time incumbent Kenneth P. LaValle, who plans to fight to retain his seat. LaValle, R,C-Port Jefferson, represents District 1 in the New York State Senate, an area that encompasses the five East End towns and the eastern portion of Brookhaven Town. Last week, Fleming confirmed that Read the full story .

From Smithtown Patch: The First Discovery Montessori School in Smithtown has reportedly shut down, upsetting parents who had sent their preschoolers there. Read the full story .

From Commack Patch: Commack residents' concerns about proposed plans for a power plant being built on Town Line Road are nothing but rumor, according to the town's planning director. Read the full story .

From Kings Park Patch: The Kings Park Board of Education voted Tuesday evening to approve hiring a lawyer to investigate an allegation that a current board member exposed confidential information to a third party. Read the full story .