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COMMACK

Commack Woman Wakes to House in Flames

A Commack woman woke up Thursday morning to find her home in flames.

The homeowner was awoken by the smell of smoke and then saw the blaze coming from her basement around 7:30 a.m.

When the Commack Fire Department arrived to the home at 23 August Crescent Road, they found basement filled with heavy flames and smoke billowing into the rest of the home.

SMITHTOWN

Smithtown Schools Join Movement Against High-Stake Testing

Smithtown school district officials have officially joined part of a growing movement against high-stakes standardized testing on Long Island Tuesday night. 

Smithtown Board of Education voted unanimously to approve a resolution that challenges New York State Educational Department review its current system and the federal government to overhaul the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, better known as the "No Child Left Behind Act." 

HAUPPAUGE

Police Seek Man in Connection with Hauppauge Burglaries

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Following a string of burglaries at the Hauppauge Industrial Park, police are searching for a man who was seen riding a bicycle around the area for questioning. The suspect is described as black, 40 years old and approximately six feet tall. Those who have approached him on the premises say the man said he was looking for a job. Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward of up to $5,000  for information leading to an arrest. Call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS; all will be kept confidential.

HUNTINGTON

Tree Hazard Closes Part of Park Avenue

Part of Park Avenue near Huntington Hospital was closed off Wednesday because a hazard caused by the attempted removal of a tree.  Officials said the no permit had been granted initially for the work and, with utility wires and the street nearby, the removal was shut down.


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