Nissequogue River Rescue

Suffolk County Police Marine Bureau units, with assistance from multiple agencies, helped rescue a Centerport couple after their canoe was stuck in the Nissequogue River in Smithtown Monday around 5 p.m.

Dennis Ferrari, 49, and his wife Katherine Ferrari, 47, both of 41 Mariners Court, Centerport, were in a canoe on the Nissequogue River this evening when they got stuck on the mudflats. When they couldn’t reach land, the two called out to a passerby who called 911 at 5:12 p.m.

The Smithtown Bay Constable responded to the scene, along with Suffolk County Police Marine, Aviation and Emergency Service and Fourth Precinct units.

Several members of the Smithtown Fire Department, the Nesconset Fire Department and the Kings Park Fire Department all responded and tried to reach the couple by raft. When the raft hit the mud and was no longer able to move in the water, several firefighters tried to walk through the mud. A Nesconset firefighter was able to reach the couple in the canoe.

The West Islip Fire Department was called to the scene with a hovercraft. With Assistance from the Suffolk County Police Aviation Section, they were able to retrieve the couple, along with the Nesconset firefighter who reached the canoe.

Dennis and Katherine Ferrari were taken to Saint Catherine of Siena Medical Center and treated for Hypothermia. The Nesconset firefighter was taken to Stony Brook University Medial Center for observation for exposure to hypothermia. Another firefighter was checked by Smithtown Fire Ambulance at the scene and released.

Safe Halloween

Smithtown High School East will both be holding their annual Safe Halloween on Friday, October 31st from 3:30 to 7:30 pm. Elementary students grades K-5 are invited to participate in fun activities including Halloween themed crafts, spooky storytelling, an obstacle course, and our Art Honor Society famous Haunted House. Please come in costume. We ask that you bring 3 non perishable food items (i.e.: corn, peas, gravy, corn muffin mix, stuffing, cranberries, cake mix, or canned fruit) to support the Thanksgiving Food Drive.

Election Will Be Here Sooner Than You Think

Especially as an East student with next Tuesday and Wednesday's mock election.

Social study teachers will be taking their students to cast their votes next week on one of the two days. The Leadership class, which is organizing the election, tell us the results will be available a short time after the polls close.

Will East lean blue like the rest of the state? We'll find out next week. We'll be sure to post the results once we have them.

Fall Pride Day At SHS East

Smithtown High School East held their 1st Annual Fall Pride Day sponsored by the Leadership Club. Students and teachers planted flowers and helped beautify the main entrance of the HSE campus.

Fire Alarm Continues to Malfunction

Many East students are commenting Tuesday morning about how routine post-fire drill evacuations have become. For at least the second time this year a faulty smoke sensor is being blamed for the reason students and teachers had to evacuate the building.

Following a scheduled third period fire drill, the fire alarm sounded unexpectedly during both fourth and fifth period. Members of the Suffolk County Police Department and St. James Fire Department responded to both unscheduled fire alarm activations.

Around 10:15 a.m. the 'all clear' allowing students and staff to reenter the building. By 10:20 a.m. the alarm was sounding once again.

At 10:40 a.m. the third 'all-clear' was given and students and staff were allowed to reenter the building. Minutes later Mr. Thompson addressed the campus across the PA system, where he explained a fire smoke sensor had caused the alarm activations. With officials working to fix a faulty alarm system, Thompson has announced the building should only be evacuated upon direction over the PA system.

The second half of fourth period and the first half of fifth period classes were missed due to the evacuation.

All Clear Given - again

Following the second unexpected fire alarm Tuesday the all clear has been given. Fifth period classes have resumed.

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Breaking News: Fire Alarm Sounds for Third Time

Following a scheduled fire drill third period the fire alarm went off unexpectdely both fourth and fifth periods. Reports indicate the fire department and police responde to the first unexpected alarm. Just minutes into the second unexpected alarm it is unclear if emergency personal have returned to campus. Updates as news becomes available.

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