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News Nearby: Local Couple Killed in Crash

A look at the top headlines this week from the area.

Pennsylvania Crash Takes Life of Hauppauge Couple


A couple from Hauppauge was killed in a car accident in Pennsylvania on Monday night, according to a report on Newsday.
Alexander Protosow, 89, and Louise Protosow, 83, were passengers in the backseat of a car that slid off an embankment  on Route 6 and crashed near the town of Shohola.

Superintendent: Smithtown Schools Didn't Expect State Aid Cut

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While many factors have the Smithtown Central School District facing 2013-14 budgeting difficulties, Superintendent Anthony Annunziato said the unexpected reduction in state aid is the biggest blow to date.

The district is budgeted to receive $37.7 million in state aid in 2013-14, compared to the actual amount Annunziato said Smithtown schools received for the 2012-13 school year of $38.3 million, resulting in a reduction of roughly $630,000.

New Chairman for Nissequogue River State Park Foundation

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Kings Park local John Mcquaid will take the place of chairman Mike Rosato for the Nissequogue River State Park Foundation.
The foundation, according to its website, is a not-for-profit organization committed to protecting and preserving the park’s historical and environmental assets.


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