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Week in Review: Alleged Drunken Driver Crashes into School Bus

A look back at the week's top headlines on Commack Patch.

Commack Man Charged with DWI Following School Bus Crash

Police have identified the Commack man who was charged with driving while intoxicated following a collision with a school bus, carrying 23 children, Tuesday morning as Robert Slavonik.

According to police, the school bus was traveling westbound on Route 25A in Smithtown at 9:45 a.m. when it was struck by a Dodge pickup truck that was exiting the Dunkin Donuts parking lot, located at 235 Route 25A. The driver of the pickup truck then fled the scene. No injuries were reported.

Commack Heats Up with Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza

Commack was red hot Wednesday as Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza started up its ovens for opening day.

Tables were full with hungry lunch crowds as locals enjoyed the restaurant's signature "well done" pizzas, oven-baked chicken wings and other menu items.

Another Commack Student Approached by Stranger

A second Commack Middle School student was recently approached by an unknown man while on her way to school, district officials announced.

Thrift Shop To Take Over Empty Electronics Store

Savers thrift store is coming to Commack.

The business will lease the 19,000-square-foot, retail space at 755 Larkfield Road, formerly occupied by Sixth Avenue Electronics, which closed in 2011.



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John Smith May 18, 2013 at 09:39 pm
So how would the public know that if it was just sent to the candidates? Hmmm, you guys are prettyRead More slick.
Retired May 18, 2013 at 09:14 pm
@John Smith - YES it is true - you have the wrong document - that was the notice sent to the public.Read More The "no video taping" language was in the PTA notice that was sent to the Candidates.. One of the Candidates showed me his copy.
John Smith May 18, 2013 at 06:25 pm
Nope: http://www.commack.k12.ny.us/communitynews/flyers/Candidatesflyer%20final2013.pdf
RL May 17, 2013 at 08:08 am
I agree new blood can be used and some new thinking and the way to accomplish that is to vote newRead More faces in. Does having more people create a larger bureaucracy thought. Having served on a number of private, charity and corporate boards I can tell you more is not always the answer. I think term limits would be a better approach. This way you don't have the same though process year after year. Two terms six years seems reasonably to me.
Dawn-Marie Bailey May 15, 2013 at 09:01 pm
I've started a Facebook page for this: https://www.facebook.com/VoteYesForProposition2?ref=stream#
Concerned Commackian May 18, 2013 at 09:18 pm
Commack Parent is right. Its definately a costRead More issue.....BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAH!!! Thanks Parent, that was the best chuckle ive had all day!
LINANA May 17, 2013 at 12:28 am
Since past precedence for a number of years has been to send out literature informing ALL residentsRead More (including those with no children in the schools) of candidates bios, does the omission of the bios raise a legal issue? ??? We all pay school taxes and district has the obligation to provide us with this info. Shame on them!!!! Teacher's union is also "encouraging" votes for Egan & Behar and against adding two additional seats to the board. People with a vested interest "encouraging" you to vote a particular way should raise flags!!! Hopefully people will think for themselves and make an informed vote for the candidate they feel will best represent the students & residents of Commack.
Janice May 16, 2013 at 12:08 pm
IT does raise a red flag! I think it IS definitely time to vote for some new folks. I am going toRead More check out Hartman and Tampellini's bios. If I like what I see, I am voting for change
Dawn-Marie Bailey May 15, 2013 at 09:02 pm
Doing my best. Please spread the word. Thanks!
GM May 15, 2013 at 08:30 pm
You go Girl! Spread the word. It's less than a week until we vote and you can quickly educate usingRead More social media.
Dawn-Marie Bailey May 15, 2013 at 08:28 pm
Hey everyone. I've also started a Facebook page:Read More https://www.facebook.com/VoteYesForProposition2?skip_nax_wizard=true#
ergodic May 16, 2013 at 11:09 am
Hey, PTA, BOE/// try lending a hand///don't criticize things you don't understand///the community isRead More clearly beyond your command///your 100 year road is rapidly aging///and, the times, they are changing. CUFSD has experienced a decline in total enrollment from a peak of 7830 in 2008-09 to 6934 (projected) in 2013-14, a decrease of 11.4%. During that period, spending per pupil increased from $19,759 to $25,871 - an increase of 30.9%. This performance does not reflect well on the financial management capabilities of the BOE. And, is it a surprise that NYSUT is an advocate for the status quo? A more democratic approach to decision-making via a vote for Prop 2 should be helpful.
re May 16, 2013 at 12:01 am
Vote yes for the additional members of the board. Save our schools. Save our schools with fairRead More representation. Join a new taxpayers representation committee at the Commack community assoc effective September 2013. Our next meeting is May 30 at 7pm at the Bristol assisted living community room( next to sears) Do not let this civic group wither away as it would be a victory for the school board that monitors any opposition to the way the district operates.
Dawn-Marie Bailey May 15, 2013 at 08:27 pm
I started a Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/VoteYesForProposition2?skip_nax_wizard=true