Week in Review: Community Says Goodbye to Student Killed in Fire
A roundup of the top headlines in Commack.
Take a look back at some of the top stories from the past week.
Family, Students Remember Kerry Fitzsimons
A busload of Marist College students and family members gathered at St. Matthew Roman Catholic Church in Dix Hills Friday to say goodbye to Kerry Fitzsimons, the 21-year-old Commack resident killed in an off-campus house fire Saturday.
Police Release Details, Sketch of Commack Home Burglary Suspect
The suspect, who police say is responsible for a break-in on Caramel Road, is described as a white male with an olive complexion, approximately 40 to 50 years old and clean shaven.
3 Commack Residents Charged in Operation Heroin Highway
Three Commack residents were among the 41 Town of Smithtown residents arrested in a long-term heroin bust announced last week by Queens County District Attorney. The three arrested ranged in age from 20 to 22.
Commack High School Senior A Finalist in Intel Science Talent Search
Savina Kim, 17, received a phone call Tuesday night telling her she is one of the 40 semifinalists selected to move on in the national competition.
Commack District Reports Third Whooping Cough Case
A third person within the Commack School District has been diagnosed with Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, Superintendent Donald James confirmed Monday in a statement on the district website.