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| Robert Chartuk

Robert Chartuk
Hats off to the state Department of Transportation for quickly removing graffiti from the new Hospital Road Bridge in Patchogue. The defacing of the structure, currently under construction as part of a $22.8

million upgrade, turned the heads of Sunrise Highway motorists. “Vandalizing public property, especially this beautiful new bridge, is not acceptable and I’m glad the DOT took care of it right away,” said Assemblyman Joseph DeStefano.

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Education

Stony Brook students blend fitness and ecology in 3K EcoWalk

Stony Brook University students participated in the "Running Wild 3K EcoWalk," a new Earthstock event conducted on April 21 at the Ashley Schiff Preserve.


Local

Romaine Floats Yaphank Market for Local Produce Hub

No need to go to the Bronx for local produce under a plan by County Executive Ed Romaine.


State

Bell-to-Bell School Smart Phone Ban is Looming

Starting in September, New York State law requires Bell-to-Bell restrictions on smartphones and other internet-enabled personal devices in K-12 schools statewide.