Port Jefferson, NY|News|
Watch: Comsewogue School District Rallies Against Common Core, State Testing
More than a thousand people attended Saturday's 'Students, Not Scores' rally at Comsewogue High School.
Christine Sampson, Patch Staff
Christine Sampson, Patch Staff
- Three Village, NY
Hometown: Levittown, NY // Current City: East Setauket, NY // Bio: A 2002 graduate of Hofstra University, Christine studied under two-time Pulitzer winning journalist Bob Greene and cut her teeth on the sports desk at Newsday. She joined Patch.com on a full-time basis in June of 2010. While she has been writing for newspapers and websites since the age of 12, Christine found her true inspiration for becoming a journalist in the book Savage Inequalities by Jonathan Kozol, which detailed the disparities in various public education systems in New York and New Jersey. // Beliefs: Registered Democrat who tends not to vote along party lines. Raised Catholic but has a multicultural family with several different religious affiliations represented.
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Three Village|News|
Week in Review: Interim Principal Arrives, Alternative High School Relocated
Here's a look back at the biggest stories of the week.
Christine Sampson, Patch Staff
Port Jefferson, NY|News|
'Students, Not Scores' Rally Under Way at Comsewogue High School
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Port Jefferson, NY|News|
Replica of Beloved Fountain Coming to Port Jefferson
New Biddle Fountain will be installed at the corner of East Main Street and Prospect Street.
Christine Sampson, Patch Staff
Three Village|News|
Long Island Association Taps SBU Professor as Chief Economist
John Rizzo replaces longtime chief economist Pearl Kamer.
Christine Sampson, Patch Staff
Port Jefferson, NY|News|
Long Island Association Taps Port Jefferson Professor as Chief Economist
John Rizzo replaces longtime chief economist Pearl Kamer.
Christine Sampson, Patch Staff
Three Village|News|
Communications Tower at Stony Brook Fire House Will Fund Paid EMTs
First responder times will drop and coverage will be enhanced, one commissioner says.
Christine Sampson, Patch Staff
Port Jefferson, NY|News|
Pilot Program Puts iPads in Port Jefferson Classrooms
Students will be able to use iPads for educational activities, guided by their teachers.
Christine Sampson, Patch Staff
Three Village|News|
Bella Dolce to Close as Owners Focus on Wholesale Business
Christine Sampson, Patch Staff
Three Village|News|
Stony Brook's Cool Monkey Gets Nod Among Top Dessert Spots
Newsday rates 10 favorite spots on Long Island.
Christine Sampson, Patch Staff
Port Jefferson, NY|News|
Sports Physicals, Art Lecture, School Rally Coming in Port Jefferson
Your guide to what's happening in the greater Port Jefferson area.
Christine Sampson, Patch Staff
Three Village|News|
Comedy Show, Free Outdoor Movie on Thursday in Three Village
Your guide to what's happening today.
Christine Sampson, Patch Staff
Port Jefferson, NY|News|
Road Rage Incidents, Yacht Club Theft Reported in Port Jefferson Area
The Suffolk County Police Department responded to the following incidents between Aug. 4 and Aug. 10.
Christine Sampson, Patch Staff
Three Village|News|
Ward Melville Student Recognized for Hospital Volunteer Work
Elizabeth O'Grady has been named Stony Brook's junior volunteer of the year.
Christine Sampson, Patch Staff
Three Village|News|
Riding Shop Gets New Life With Old Field Farm Relationship
The Country Riding Shop is now Old Field Farm Horse & Home.
Christine Sampson, Patch Staff
Port Jefferson, NY|News|
Englebright: Education Commish, Not Rella, Should Step Down
Local state assemblyman says state's education commissioner showed 'lapse of leadership.'
Christine Sampson, Patch Staff
