Fatal DWI Crash + Displaced Dorm Students

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A DWI car crash left one dead, one injured, and one Centereach man charged with drunk driving. Ray Tierney, running for Suffolk DA, convened a press conference to criticize Tim Sini's record on crime. Almost 400 Stony Brook University dormers had to move buildings due to damage from Ida's flooding.

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First, today's weather:

Clear throughout the day. High: 74, low: 60.

Here are the top stories today in Miller Place-Rocky Point:

1. News 12 Long Island has the story on a drunk driving crash that left one dead and one injured on Sunrise Highway in Sayville. Daniel Lazzaro, 37, of Centereach, was arrested and charged with DWI. Lisa Hynds, 42, of Riverhead, was injured and Miguel Berdecia, 46, of Central Islip, was pronounced dead at the scene. (News 12)
2. Carol Polsky explains how flooding from Ida means almost 400 students at Stony Brook University who live in dorms are displaced. Amman and Gray halls are both closed for repairs for at least this entire semester. (Subscription: Newsday)
3. Rachelle Blidner writes about a Wednesday news conference from Republican district attorney candidate Ray Tierney. He claimed current DA Tim Sini is not tough enough on crime. (Subscription: Newsday)

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Today in Miller Place-Rocky Point:

• Last day to purchase high school yearbook, $70, Rocky Point High School.
• Driver Ed registration ends, Shoreham-Wading River High School.

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