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“The bigger the moment the faster she runs. The school and community couldn’t be prouder of her accomplishment." - Coach on Alexa Jacobs.

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“The bigger the moment the faster she runs. The school and community couldn’t be prouder of her accomplishment." - Coach on Alexa Jacobs.

Erin Nastri and Randy Arnold have been appointed principal of Deasy and Gribbin elementary schools, respectively.
He stole the items, which are worth around $1,695, from the Independence Plaza store just before 10 p.m. on March 13, police said.
It will include food, games, music, trivia contests, and other activities for children.
The woman hit her head on the pavement and was taken to Stony Brook University Hospital, Suffolk police said.
His Honda CRV crashed into a sedan Friday when he had his four-year-old in the car, Suffolk police said.
The fire started at about 3:45 p.m., prompting authorities to evacuate the home, Suffolk police said.
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It would allow alerts for missing adults and those in domestic violence danger.
UPDATE: The roadway has been reopened, Suffolk police said.
Twenty-four fire and building violations were found at a Smithtown smoke shop, "deeming it unsafe for human habitation," cops say.
The cards were stolen earlier in the day from Whole Foods in Lake Grove, Suffolk police said.
Profiting on poisoning others with dangerous drugs and carrying illegal weapons will "guarantee you a stay in prison," DA says.
“This is a truly heartbreaking and horrific case.” - Suffolk District Attorney Ray Tierney
He "methodically entered office after office on the second floor of the grocery store, shooting his coworkers without hesitation," DA says.
Methamphetamine, ketamine, and cocaine were confiscated, along with about $40,000 after a burglary investigation, Suffolk police said.
The man sustained a broken collar bone, Village Clerk Lori Devlin said.
Angelina Smith, 13, was last seen Tuesday, Suffolk police said. Have you seen her?
The fire broke out at around 6:26 p.m. on Wednesday, Suffolk police said.
The activities include programs, clinics, leagues, and more until further notice, town officials said.