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1. Plainview-Old Bethpage appoints new middle school principal (longislandpress.com) — Plainview-Old Bethpage families will see a leadership change this fall as longtime educator Brian Ciampo steps into the principal role at Plainview-Old Bethpage Middle School for 2026-27. After serving as assistant principal since 2022, he'll now lead school safety, instruction, and student support, aiming to build on the district's inclusive, community-focused culture.
2. Plainview-Old Bethpage seniors named semifinalists in merit scholarship competition (longislandpress.com) — Plainview-Old Bethpage residents can cheer seven John F. Kennedy High School seniors who've been named semifinalists in the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Competition. These students rank among the top 1% of seniors nationwide and now move on to compete for thousands of scholarships totaling about $24 million, with winners announced next spring and summer.
3. Plainview Woman Pleads Guilty In Fatal, 'Drug-Fueled Crash': NCDA (patch.com) — A Plainview woman has pleaded guilty to manslaughter, assault, and drug-impaired driving charges stemming from a 2025 East Meadow crash that killed passenger Steven Diamond. Prosecutors say she ran a red light while high on methamphetamine and amphetamine; she now faces a possible four to 12-year prison sentence when she returns to court in December.
4. A Summer Haven for Campers With Developmental Disabilities (theoverlooknews.com) — A Plainview young adult is among many Long Island campers finding independence and friendship at Camp Loyaltown, a Greene County summer haven for people with developmental disabilities. With arts, swimming, animal therapy, and international counselors, the camp offers Plainview and other families vital respite while campers build confidence, creativity, and lasting bonds that stretch well beyond the summer.
5. The picks-and-shovels strategy behind the robotics boom (therobotreport.com) — A Plainview, N.Y.-based robotics company, Robo Inc., is spotlighted on The Robot Report Podcast for its strategy to make robotics education and deployment more accessible and locally focused. Founder Teddy Haggerty explains how the firm evolved from simple distribution into a solution-first platform, potentially positioning Plainview as a small hub in the growing robotics economy.
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