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Smithtown East School District Responds To Teacher's Allegations Following Firing Smithtown East School District Responds To Teacher's Allegations Following Firing
Smithtown East School District Responds To Teacher's Allegations Following Firing A teacher from the region who was let go is making waves with allegations that he was let go for being a friend and ally to the school's LGBTQ community. The incident began playing out in public in Suffolk County on Long Island when Smithtown High School East teacher Josh Tilton claimed on Instagram that he was denied tenure because of his beliefs. Tilson, who worked closely with LGBTQ students, wrote on Instagram that a mural he created with his students was painted over once he was no longer at the building and pointed fingers at several administrators as "hating" the LGBTQ community…

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
Dix Hills Eatery Has Best Gluten-Free Menu On Long Island Dix Hills Eatery Has Best Gluten-Free Menu On Long Island
Dix Hills Eatery Has Best Gluten-Free Menu On Long Island This story has been updated. A mail-order bakery on Long Island has been voted the best gluten-free menu for its large selection of yummy treats for those who suffer from Celiac disease or have a gluten allergy. Bliss Pastries, located in Suffolk County in Dix Hills was voted the best Gluten-Free menu by Bethpage Best of Long Island 2022. Known for its tasty brownies, cakes, and muffins, the road to the success of the bakery came about as a search by one Long Island woman to make something sweet to eat for her daughter who has Celiac disease. Owner Stacy Malinow, whose daughter was diagn…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
No Bull: New Suffolk County Sightings Of 1,500-Pound 'Barney' Reported No Bull: New Suffolk County Sightings Of 1,500-Pound 'Barney' Reported
No Bull: New Suffolk County Sightings Of 1,500-Pound 'Barney' Reported The 1,500-pound bull that escaped from a Long Island farm last week is still on the loose, and a number of local rescue groups are continuing their effort to find and capture the animal. Most recently there were two sightings of the bull over the weekend in Manorville, according to Frankie Floridia with Strong Island Animal Rescue. Suffolk County Police said the bull broke through a fence on a farm located at 136 Barnes Road in Manorville. The first sighting of the bull was reported on Tuesday, July 20, in Mastic. The animal has also been spotted in Shirley. SCPD officers responded to …

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by Nicole Valinote
Weather
Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Much Of Long Island Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Much Of Long Island
Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Much Of Long Island A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for a large portion of the Northeast. It's in effect until 11 p.m. Saturday, July 17. Damaging wind gusts in excess of 60 miles per hour are the main threat with any thunderstorm that becomes severe, the National Weather Service said in issuing the watch. Torrential downpours, frequent lightning, and flash flooding are all possible, along with quarter-size hail. A Flash Flood Watch remains in effect until Sunday morning, July 18. Earlier report: Severe Storms Expected With 70 MPH Wind Gusts, Drenching Downpours, Possible Tornadoes Fo…

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by Joe Lombardi