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Local Starts Book Drive for Island Park Alma Mater Hit by Sandy
Island Park's Francis Hegarty Elementary School is months away from opening, but one East Hampton resident is helping teachers there restock their libraries.

Joseph is a field editor in Northern Suffolk County, covering Stony Brook through the Rocky Point area.
Island Park's Francis Hegarty Elementary School is months away from opening, but one East Hampton resident is helping teachers there restock their libraries.

Nearly 400 show up to enjoy pancakes, Santa, music and more.
As LIPA considers proposals from a pair of power suppliers, one project held an open house on Thursday night.
Take a look at who's hiring around Smithtown.
As LIPA considers proposals from a pair of power suppliers, one project held an open house on Thursday night.
Island Water Park owner Eric Scott said he is hoping to be open by the spring of 2014, though more approvals are still required.
Paul Fenaroli is the first Stony Brook Seawolf ever signed by the Giants.
Custom home in Stony Brook has a couple of rooms for a home doctor's office.
Festival of Lights begins Saturday at sundown, with a motorcade of cars featuring menorahs on top to celebrate the holiday.
Also, a homeowner says two 46-inch flatscreens, a 12-pack of Bud, and other items were stolen.
Fire crews head to Long Beach, Island Park, Lido Beach.
Hampton Bays man faces felony drug possession charges after raid.
Bridgehampton Fire District election is Dec. 11.
Tabber Benedict, a Manhattan lawyer and founder of Benedict Advisors, is due for sentencing in January.
Eight different breweries join forces to create the Surge Protector IPA, which will benefit Barrier Brewing as well as a Long Island Cares.
Mary's Marvelous is holding its fourth annual gingerbread contest, with the boy or girl who takes home first place winning cupcakes for his or her class.
Who would you like to see honored?
Nominations remain open until Dec. 10.
Dog is expected to survive, police say.
Garden City defeated Riverhead 29-16 on Saturday at Stony Brook University.