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Nearby: School Superintendent Named as Highest Paid in U.S.

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A report from Fox Business last week says that Rockville Centre School District Superintendent Dr. William Johnson is "likely the highest paid school superintendent in the country. According to a separate report from the Empire Center for New York State Policy, Johnson was paid $567,248 during the 2011-12 school, the highest salary of any school employee in New York State.

Whitman Mall Expansion Gets Tax Abatement

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Walt Whitman Shops will get a 10-year tax abatement on its expansion. Suffolk County Industrial Development Agency CEO Anthony Manetta said the abatement starts at 50 percent and decreases over the 10-year period until the full rate applies. He said the abatement will save Simon $1.2 million over the term.

Greek Jews to be Honored

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The plight of Greek Jews, who were all but wiped out when Nazi Germany invaded their country, will be heard and honored Sunday. The event at the Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center of Nassau County
includes a special multimedia display on Greek Jewry.

Lindenhurst Beautification After Sandy Underway

The Lindenhurst Rotary Club, Lindenhurst Interact and Camp Bulldog have joined forces to help Sandy homeowners get their properties ready for Summer under the project name Lindenhurst Beautification after Sandy. With the help of volunteers from across Long Island and as far away as New Hampshire, "crews" of volunteers have taken on the job of raking and bagging approximately 180 homes that had registered for the Beautification after Sandy project.

King: U.S. Has Right to Pre-Emptive Strike on N. Korea

Rep. Peter King says the U.S. shouldn't rule out a preemptive strike on North Korea. In an interview with CNN, King, R-Seaford, said that Americans should move to prevent casualties if there is "solid evidence" that Kim Jong Un's government is planning an attack.

Ninja Turtles Movie Filming at Jones Beach

A Wantagh location being used to shoot some scenes for film, according to report from onlocationvacations.com. According to a report from onlocationvacations.com, the upcoming re-launch of the early 1990s movie Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles began filming at Jones Beach State Park West End Parking Field 2 on Thursday. The film, starring Megan Fox, is being shot under the shooting title “Foursquare, according to the report.

Residents Concerned About Center's Expansion

Commack residents say plans to expand Mayfair Shopping Center are bringing the shopping experienced close to home, too close for comfort. Levin Management presented plans to build a , adjacent to the Bagel Boss, to the Smithtown Planning Board on Wednesday night.


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