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News Nearby: Rocky Point Woman Killed in Crash

The top headlines from nearby towns this week.

Miller Place-Rocky Point

UPDATE: Rocky Point Woman Killed in Crash Near Rocky Point Preserve
Police said that a Rocky Point woman was killed in a crash late Thursday afternoon after someone veered into her lane and struck her as she was driving.

Patricia Moon, 51, was killed in the crash after police said the driver of a 2007 Mercedes-Benz veered into an oncoming lane of traffic. Moon was driving a 2003 Hyundai Elantra northbound on Yaphank-Rocky Point Road at 4:50 p.m. when police said a Sound Beach woman entered the northbound lane, striking Moon's car.

Smithtown

Democrat Smithtown Sup Candidate Shares His Vision for Town

Nesconset resident Steven Snair announced last week he will be running as the Democratic candidate for Town of Smithtown supervisor in November. A political newcomer, Snair faces stiff competition in his first campaign for office from incumbent Republican Supervisor Patrick Vecchio and his challenger Robert Creighton.

Patch caught up with Snair on Monday for a brief Q&A about him and his political views.

Kings Park


Kings Park Kicker Gets NFL Shot

Chris Koepplin’s NFL dream is still alive, and at 27, that’s no small feat.   
The Kings Park resident and St. Anthony’s graduate signed with the Buffalo Bills last Thursday and will compete in training camp with 14-year veteran Rian Lindell for the kicker job.   
 
Hauppauge

Superintendent Addresses Voter Manipulation Concerns

Hauppauge’s School Superintdent assured residents at a board of education meeting tuesday that the district has not been using an illegal application on its voter software that is capable of influencing voter turnout in budget elections.


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