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Kids Ask For SmokeFree Films; Portuguese Culture; More Local News

Some of the best and most useful content comes from the Patch community. Here's a roundup of stories from this week.

Brentwood Students Say It’s Time to #HelpOscarQ

Reality Check Long Island holds second annual Smoke-Free Movie event to educate community about the impact of on-screen tobacco promotion

Residents Express Safety Concerns At Central Islip Train Station

What do you think? Is there a safety issue at the local station?

Help Us Keep Brentwood-C. Islip Informed: Become A Patch Mayor

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The Latest Details on This Weekend's Winter Storm: Patch PM

Also: Strangers try to lure boy into SUV​ / Driver dumps dead dog in parking lot / Businesses helping federal employees during shutdown

GoFundMe Started On Behalf Of Homeless Man Killed In Hit-And-Run

The 22-year-old was killed after being struck by two cars early New Year's Day.

Suffolk Police Hosts 11th Annual Cops Who Care Food Drive

The food will be distributed to families in need next week.

Volunteers Help Weed Out Hunger At Island Harvest Giving Garden

The garden produces several fruits and vegetables for local families in need.

Central Islip Players Pay Tribute to Sachem's Joshua Mileto

"We want to make sure Central Islip's football program knows and everyone knows that love and good are still in the world."– Mileto family

Governor Cuomo Announces $20 Million To Combat MS-13 On LI

In a press conference, Cuomo announced new initiatives taking place this year to help fight gang violence.

Brentwood-Central Islip 2018 Halloween Sex Offender Safety Map

Find out where the registered sex offenders are living in Brentwood-Central Islip before the kids go out trick or treating.

LI Teen Who Once Suffered From Brain Injury To Run In 5K

The 16-year-old was in a coma for months after he was hit by a car in 2016 but is now training to run in the race this month.

Online Petition Seeks Justice for Evelyn Rodriguez

A Brentwood resident started the online petition seeking justice for Rodriguez, who was killed after being struck by a car last month.

Town Demolishes Unsafe Central Islip Property

The Town Board passed a resolution in January of 2018, authorizing the demolition at 173 Gibbs Road in Central Islip.

Couple Unknowingly Buys Home Near Site Of MS-13 Slayings: Report

The home located near the site of the brutal murders of two teenage girls in 2016 was sold last month.

Central Islip Teen Receives DHL Youth Volunteer Fellowship Award

Congratulations to Bianka Oritz​!

Islip Officials Unveil 3rd Avenue Paving In Brentwood

The project is part of an ongoing effort throughout the Town of Islip to improve infrastructure and to resurface and beautify its roadways.

HS Employee Under Fire After Tweeting About Evelyn Rodriguez

"The mom doesn't look so innocent...and the daughter who lost her life wasn't so innocent either," the employee wrote.

Islip Town Officials To Host 9/11 Memorial Ceremony

The event will be held on Tuesday evening.

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Over 700 Attend Grand Re-Opening Of Pool At Roberto Clemente Park

The pool re-opened this summer following a 6-year closure.

Pool At Roberto Clemente Park Officially Reopens

After 6 years, the pool finally reopened this week.

SCWA Warns Of Potential Scammer In Brentwood Area

Residents should be aware of an alleged scammer pretending to work for SCWA and trying to enter people's homes, the company said.

Central Islip Receives $10M In State Funding For Revitalization

The local community was named the Long Island winner for the third round of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative.

Town Of Islip Awarded $450K Grant To Repair Brentwood Roads

Officials will be using the money to create new striped crosswalks, handicapped ramps, reflective stripping, drainage structures and more.

Long Island Ducks Go Kosher For One Night Only

​The fourth annual Jewish Heritage Night with the Long Island Ducks will take place on Aug. 5.

Officials Break Ground On New Spray Park At Roberto Clemente

Officials are continuing work on the local park, which was shut down after an illegal dumping scandal in 2014.

Construction On Roberto Clemente Park Pool Underway

The pool is expected to open this summer. Check out the updates on the construction.

Brentwood Announces Participation in Summer Food Service Program

Brentwood Union Free School District announces meals to be provided without charge to children 18 and under over summer months

Brentwood Veteran Nominated For State Senate Hall of Fame

Phil Boyle nominates Sabrina Lacy for Hall of Fame, representing the 4th Senate District.

Brentwood-Central Islip, We Want You To Tell Your Story

Become a Patch Mayor! We are looking for local columnists, contributors, and photographers to represent the community in a way only you can.

Central Islip Man Struck By Lightning Describes Experience

The 48-year-old who was struck during the downpour on Monday spoke about the experience at a press conference.

Long Island's Most Dangerous Roads

A group recently released a list of the most dangerous roads for pedestrians on Long Island.

LI Student-Athlete Receives $20K Scholarship During Knicks Game

​Congratulations to Hillary Ramos Espinoza​!

6-Year-Old Recovering From Serious Injuries After Crash

An online fundraiser was started by the boy's aunt to help raise money on his behalf after he suffered from a brain injury last week.

Brentwood Property To Be Considered For Historic Registry

The 120-year-old property is among 20 New York properties, resources and districts recommended to be added to the national registry.

More Than 500 Still Without Power In Brentwood-Central Islip

A winter storm hit Long Island on Wednesday leaving many residents with no power.

DEC Awards Grants To Help Fix Southern Pine Beetle Damage

A total of 5 Long Island projects were awarded over $275,000 in grants for recovery efforts.

LIRR Service Restored On Ronkonkoma Branch

Service was suspended Friday afternoon due to a broken rail