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Parents, Administrators Clash Over Bus Cuts
Parents at Thursday's board meeting questioned impact of the district's cuts for the 2010-11 budget on their children's safety.

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Parents at Thursday's board meeting questioned impact of the district's cuts for the 2010-11 budget on their children's safety.

Solar Panels will generate 9 percent of the electricity for four of the districts schools and were funded by the EXCEL grant from New York state.
The new machines are hard to put together and workers weren't properly trained, poll workers at Holy Cross Lutheran Church said.
Using the benches, rails, steps and boardwalk, residents can get a full body workout at Sunken Meadow.
The updated police incidents and arrests reported by the second and fourth precincts.
Aileen Persich, 9/11 survivor and resident, speaks about her reaction to the politicians attendance of the Commack HS memorial.
Rates fell back to 6.2 percent joblessness, which it hasn't seen since May.
Commack High School gymnastics won the Suffolk County regional competition and had several athletes qualify for the national competitions individually. They are preparing for their new season, which starts Sept. 24.
Students started their 2010-2011 session at the High School, Wood Park and Sawmill on Tuesday.
Are you a Smithtown-Commack patron worried about getting books this year? We've explained the policies with help from the directors of both library locations.
Selling alcohol to minors, driving while intoxicated and petit larceny all topped the charges in the second and fourth precincts this week.
A second floor light fixture short circuited and caused a small electrical fire at the New York Sports Club on New Street.
Saturday marks the ninth anniversary of the 9/11 attacks and Commack High School will host a memorial service on the track field.
Students in sports are educated about concussions by the Athletic Department, district said.
Wi-Fi hotspots, courtesy of Optimum Online, can be found at Bagel Boss, Jiffy Lube and Gasoline Heaven – and their "hotspot" range is wider than you may think.
Huntington legislator questions County Executive Levy's appointment of chief budget officer as his re-election campaign treasurer, asks for her resignation.
Due to budget cuts, buses have been packed to capacity and temporarily riding on a different bus – for a playdate or other event – is no longer allowed at the Commack schools.
As the new school year begins, Superintendent Donald James offers a few words on the year to parents.
Kevin Altenburg, 7, won the Reserve Champion title in the Leader/Sidewalker Division at the competition last weekend.
A 27-year-old seriously injured in a motor cycle crash on the Northbound left lane of route 110 near Harrison Avenue on Tuesday evening.