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News Nearby: 6-Week Old Baby Dies, Fund Helps Raise Money for Funeral
Go Fund Me page set up for Joshua Caleb Palladino.
Here is some news from around the East End:
Joshua Caleb Palladino was only six weeks old when he died on Wednesday night.
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The baby had been fighting for his young life after complications at birth, a Go Fund Me page set up by Jamie Galloway said.
Initially, the page was set up to help raise funds to help deal with mounting medical costs and other expenses, as Joshua's parents, Angie and Keith Palladino of Aquebogue. But after the infant lost his battle, Jamie Galloway said the page will help to raise funds for the baby's funeral.
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Southampton School District Sets Up Hotline in Light of Locker Room Incident
Following an accusation of misconduct by football players in the locker room at Southampton High School, the school district has set up an anonymous hotline to make complaints.
The hotline has been operational since Nov. 8, according to Amy Pierson, the school district communications specialist. Students or parents can report concerns about "unsafe situations involving our students," according to a statement on the district website. Parents were notified of the hotline's existence.
RIVERHEAD
Family of Cyclist Killed on Sound Avenue Reacts After Driver Arrested Again
A man who police said drove while on methadone with four children in the car, hitting and killing a bicyclist last November, is behind bars again, according to authorities.
William Slatton, 30, was arrested on Nov. 13 at 3:25 p.m. and charged with grand larceny in the first degree, a felony, after allegedly stealing a credit card, according to police records. He is being held in lieu of $15,000 cash bail and $7500 bond. The arrest came two months after Suffolk County District Attorney Thomas Spota — and the victim's family — expressed frustration that initial charges against Middle Island resident Slatton, could be dropped after the tragic incident last November that killed Kane.
This week, Kane's family reacted to the news that Slatton has been arrested in a separate incident.
One thing was clear after over 120 Hampton Bays Civic members took a poll on Monday night on what should happen with the western and eastern canal properties surrounding Canoe Place Inn: Civic members want waterfront access.
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