News Nearby: Three Village Students Mourning Classmate's Death

Three Village

Grief counselors are available for students, family and staff members who may seek counseling until 2 p.m. on Tuesday at Murphy Junior High School following the death of an eighth-grade student at his home last weekend.

A candlelight walk was also held Friday night to remember the student as hundreds of students and community members gathered to mourn the death of Stony Brook teen Andrew Murphy.

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Port Jefferson

Port Jefferson and the village's Economic Development Council have partnered with the New York Marine Trade Association to bring a two-day event to the village that will celebrate its maritime heritage and vibrant boating culture.

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Smithtown

The and the Smithtown Teachers Association have agreed on a new contract, ending two years of negotiations.

The new contract is a five-year agreement with an average annual salary increase of .7 percent over the length of the contract.

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Riverhead

A woman was airlifted to Stony Brook University Medical Center Friday evening after she lost control of her car and ran into a telephone pole support wire.

According to police, Mary Hattorff, 48, was driving south on the Northville Turnpike when she lost control of her car, drove into a  - which was knocked to the ground after a fire was  and continued to hit the wire.

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North Fork

Despite a snafu that currently leaves no money for the village's parks, the public had few comments regarding the 2012-2013 tentative spending plan.

held a budget hearing on Thursday evening at the with few village residents in attendance. Only two residents made any comments on the tentative budget.