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Long Island High School Principal Dies Suddenly
A high school principal on Long Island has died unexpectedly.
Dr. Karen Lessler, the principal of Kings Park High School in Suffolk County, died, Superintendent Timothy T. Eagen wrote in a message to parents on Tuesday, April 5.
“This loss is sure to raise many emotions, concerns, and questions for our entire school, especially our students,” he said. “We are tremendously saddened by the loss to our school community and will make every effort to help you and your child as needed.”
The cause of the death has not been released.
Lessler, whose age was also not released, began her tenure wi…
Man Charged In Hit-Run Death Of LI Teacher Was High On Fentanyl, DA Says
A Mattituck man has pleaded not guilty to an indictment charging him with allegedly hitting and killing a popular Kings Park teacher and coach who was jogging in St. James while he was driving high.
Smithtown resident Michael McDermott, 37, who taught at Kings Park High School, was jogging in the southbound shoulder of Lake Avenue, north of Oak Street when he was struck by a Nissan at approximately 12:20 p.m. on July 14, police said.
The driver, Keith Clancy, 32, was tracked down on the Long Island Expressway near exit 69 in Manorville after fleeing the scene.
On Wednesday, Aug. 7, Clancy …
Support Pours In For Family Of Long Island Teacher Killed In Hit-Run Crash
Support is pouring in for the popular Long Island high school teacher and coach killed in a hit-and-run crash over the weekend.
Michael McDermott, 37, a teacher at Kings Park High School, was jogging on the shoulder of the southbound lane of Lake Avenue, north of Oak Street in Saint James, when he was struck by a southbound 2014 Nissan sedan at 12:21 p.m. Sunday, July 14, Suffolk County Police said.
McDermott taught physical education and coached junior varsity baseball at Kings Park.
He was "an amazing father, husband, teacher, coach, friend and mentor to so many people," according t…
