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News Nearby: School Lockdown, Boat Fire

A look at some of the top headlines from fellow Suffolk County Patch sites over the past week.

Sayville-Bayport

Suffolk County Police have arrested a Patchogue teenager for making a false report that resulted in Bayport-Blue Point school officials locking down the high school and nearby Academy Elementary this week to conduct a weapons search.

Full story: http://sayville.patch.com/articles/arrest-in-weapons-threat-incident-at-b-bp-schools#photo-12245132

Babylon Village

A boat fire near the Babylon Village Docks on Thankgiving afternoon left one man injured and several vehicles charred.

Full story: http://babylonvillage.patch.com/articles/boat-fire-injures-one-man-leads-to-pd-car-accident#c

Deer Park-North Babylon

The Deer Park School District is mostly intact after Hurricane Sandy, however, 10 of its teachers are not. In total, 10 Deer Park school teachers are now displaced after the superstorm destroyed their homes, Bruce Sander, president of the district's Teachers Association said Tuesday night at a Board of Education meeting.

Full story: http://deerpark-northbabylon.patch.com/articles/10-deer-park-teachers-displaced-during-sandy

Lindenhurst

What’s a BBQ? Camp Bulldog brought a new definition to that word last weekend, dishing out thousands of hotdogs and hamburgers, untold non-perishable foods and supplies, and a healthy dose of neighborly hugs and smile and tears to residents of Lindenhurst battling back from the effects of Hurricane Sandy.

Full story: http://lindenhurst.patch.com/articles/camp-bulldog-s-giant-bbq-feeds-thousands-in-south-lindy

West Islip

More than a dozen West Islip residents spoke before the Islip Town Planning Board last Wednesday evening, voicing concerns on a proposal to construct a CVS where the storied La Grange Inn currently sits.

Full story: http://westislip.patch.com/articles/cvs-proposal-draws-concerns-from-resients

Sachem

Sachem North's reigning valedictorian Ruchi Shah was recently recognized by Yahoo as a runner-up in the company's "Women Who Shine" contest, a national campaign that brings attention to influential women throughout the country, voted in through an online system.

Full story: http://sachem.patch.com/articles/sachem-north-valedictorian-nabs-runner-up-honors-in-yahoo-contest 

Patchogue

The Patchogue-Medford High School Robotics Team 329 is continuing to prove that it can do a lot more than just build award-winning robots as it continues to help those less fortunate in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.  

Full story: http://patchogue.patch.com/articles/pat-med-robotics-keeps-on-giving-back

Half Hollow Hills

A Dix Hills elementary school student is looking to help the less fortunate in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. Taylor Goldstein, 7, a second grader at Vanderbilt Elementary School, is making and selling lanyard key chains with all proceeds going to the American Red Cross.

Full story: http://halfhollowhills.patch.com/articles/dix-hills-girl-fundraises-for-sandy-victims


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Justice for Dr. Carlos Rivera
Daisy Bodon May 26, 2013 at 01:55 am
It is very sad for the children and families that may have to look for a different pediatrician, onRead More the other hand all of this could have been avoided. Dr Carlos Rivera committed adultery which is illegal in NY. Not only did he cheat on his wife, he also cheated on his family. Instead of Dr. Rivera publicizing his affair and his failed suicidal attempts, he should have been reviewing his child support agreements or consulting with a new lawyer. Also crucifying his ex wife is not the answer. It must be very difficult, especially in this economy to look for work that not only will work around her children's schedule AS SHE IS NOW A SINGLE PARENT, but that also pays her enough to support her children while making sure they are being cared for. Day care and before care costs these days make it very difficult for a parent to even go to work.. Especially with 4 children (sometimes its not even worth it ) And since we are talking about the children, why don't we also cover a story on the life long effects on a child when adultery is committed?? Please forgive me but with all these petitions, support pages and fb posts, one can't help but think there's a little bit of hypocrisy going on here. You feel he is being crucified, so you attack and crucify the ex wife... You speak of her being a stay at home mom, but I know at least one of your supporters is also is a stay at home mom.. You speak of him being a great and loyal man to the children of society (which I don't deny he is) but it is very unfortunate that he could not be that loyal man to his family. On a final note, I can only judge from reading his words, but I myself as a parent would have done the same by making sure his visitations were supervised the minute after he took pills that were not prescribed to him(which if you didn't know is illegal drug use) along with a butcher knife and tried to commit suicide. These are the words quoted from his support page.. "I could not take it any longer. I could not take another second of what my life had become. Tears of anguish poured from my eyes as I raced home with intent on ending the suffering immediately! There was no plan; there was just grief beyond containment. I took Xanax and Valium prescribed for Jaime and her mother for anxiety they suffered from while waiting for a heart donor. Pills in hand, I grabbed a large carving knife from the kitchen and stormed out headed for a hotel room to end the suffering I could no longer bear.I wrote my last goodbyes as I drank alcohol and attempted to dull my senses with anxiolytics. I waited for the right moment, the twilight I had imagined that would take place where seconds before I drifted off I would pierce my heart and exsanguinate myself. The last thing I recall was the banging on the door" Would you trust your child with someone who is clearly unstable?
Mrs. Luchese May 22, 2013 at 01:10 pm
For more on Dr. Carlos Rivera please visit http://drcarlosrivera.webs.com/
Patricia Di Bella-Sitler May 19, 2013 at 03:10 pm
Amanda, I see you are looking to raise funds. If your interested I can work out a Pampered Chef,Read More fundraiser for you? Your friends and family shop for themselves as they would at a party, but instead of you earning FREE product, you will earn funds. As long as it can be made payable to an organization/team or school. We can set you up on Facebook and everyone orders right from their couch! Let me know :) Patricia S My business page: www.facebook.com/luvz2cook4u