News Nearby: Islip Town Shuts Down Farm Stand

Here’s a look at some of the top news that made headlines in and around your community this past week.

Miller Place-Rocky Point:  

Mt. Sinai School Officials: 'We Will Adapt To, Not Adopt Common Core'

Mt. Sinai District Superintendent Enrico Crocetti assured parents Wednesday evening that the district was tackling common core standards, but very little would change in the way that they teach.

Three Village

Car Crashes Into Stony Brook Medical Park Building

A driver at the Stony Brook Medical Park on Nesconset Highway is OK after crashing into building seven at the medical park late Wednesday morning. According to Brian McAllister, assistant chief of the Stony Brook Fire Department, the crash was caused by an "accidental foot slip" with the car in the wrong gear.

Port Jefferson

Simone Torres Says She's Got the X-Factor

19-year-old from Port Jeff Station wowed the crowds and judges last week and in a YouTube video recalls her big moment.

Sayville-Bayport

Islip Town Shutters Popular Bayport Farm Stand

Bayport’s popular farm stand on Bayport Avenue now stands empty as the operator was told to shut down by Town of Islip officials citing a needed permit and public hearing.

Patchogue

Former PMHS Baseball Player Pays Mom’s Mortgage

Marcus Stroman, a former Patchogue-Medford High School baseball player now in the Blue Jays system, recently paid off his mother’s mortgage and put a video up of him giving her the gift on Instagram.

Sachem

Demolition Day Set for Bavarian Inn

The abandoned building’s demolition is set for Sept. 23.