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Bay Shore School Budget Approved, 2 Trustees Elected
The budget includes a 1.8 percent increase in the school tax levy.

Priscila is the Long Island editor at Patch, covering the Town of Islip, Town of Babylon and Patchogue. She grew up in Nassau County, Long Island, living in East Rockaway for many years before moving to Bellmore. She then made the move to Suffolk County while attending Stony Brook University where she received her bachelor's degree in Journalism before returning home to the South Shore. Before joining Patch she interned at Newsday and wrote for the Stony Brook Press as well as her school paper at Mepham High School.
The budget includes a 1.8 percent increase in the school tax levy.

The budget includes a 1.60 percent increase in the school tax levy.
The budget includes a 1.28 percent increase in the school tax levy.
The man reportedly had to get stitches on his leg after the dog bit him last week.
A religious flag was burned and graffiti was written on the base of the flag at a local mosque early Monday.
Find out what you need to know before the event on Thursday.
Jonathan Moore, 32, is accused of robbing 7-Eleven stores in West Babylon, East Farmingdale, Commack and Deer Park.
The 33-year-old Brentwood man was reported missing by his family on Sunday.
Congratulations to Quinn Reilly!
The local woman and her four children recently began construction on their new home in East Patchogue, which will be completed this summer.
The officer was hailed a hero after saving the girl who was injured in a shooting in Times Square last week.
The DeLuca Elementary School teacher was chosen as this week's teacher of the week. Congratulations to Ms. Nigro!
Suffolk police are looking for a man who stabbed his coworker back in March.
Check out this story reported last week on Patchogue Patch.
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The teen was struck by a car that fled the scene on West Main Street in Babylon Saturday afternoon, according to Suffolk police.
The Bait and Tackle is planning to open this month on N. Main Street. Patch spoke with the owner to learn more about the new business.
Looking for family fun and things to do this weekend on Long Island? Patch has you covered.
Looking to adopt a new animal friend? Check out this week's featured pet available at the Islip Animal Shelter, Chuchi.