DDI Group Home Sued For Abuse + New Smithtown HS East Principal

Smithtown NY

01 October, 2021

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Get on up, Smithtown! Let's get you started this Saturday with everything you need to know going on today in town. First, today's weather: Mostly sunny. High: 75 Low: 58. Here are the top stories today in Smithtown: A Nesconset family has filed a new lawsuit against a Smithtown group home run by the Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI) for neglecting and abusing their adult son, who has autism. Ralph and Donna Milano allege that their son Cory, 32, suffered a broken arm and leg, black eyes, staples in his head, and other injuries while living at the group home, where he has lived since age 17. The Milanos' lawsuit is now the second filed one filed against DDI in recent months. (News 12 Bronx) On Wednesday, Robert Rose was appointed as the new principal of Smithtown High School East by the Smithtown Central School District. Rose has been with the district for more than 20 years and spent the last 16 serving as the school's assistant principal. The outgoing principal, Dr. Kevin Simmons, was recently appointed as the school district's assistant superintendent for instruction and administration. (Smithtown Patch) A Medford man was driving while intoxicated on the westbound Long Island Expressway when he was involved in a crash that injured himself and seriously injured another person, police said. The crash took place in Hauppauge early Friday morning near Exit 57, and both drivers were taken to area hospitals for treatment. Nolan Grant, 57, was charged with driving while intoxicated and will be arraigned at a later date. (Northern Highlands Daily Voice) Long Island resident Ibrahim Aksakal pleaded guilty Friday to conspiring to commit health care and wire fraud between 2017 and 2020. Aksakal and five others were arrested in December 2020 in connection with a so-called "birth tourism" scheme, in which the suspects helped pregnant Turkish women fraudulently enter the United States to give birth and obtain birthright citizenship and medical benefits for their children. Aksakal maintained "birth houses" for these women across Suffolk County, including one in Smithtown. (FOX 5)America's VetDogs in Smithtown is sending a 9-week-old chocolate Labrador named Biscuit to spend a year with the NHL's Washington Capitals in preparation for becoming a service dog. Biscuit will train and socialize with staff, players, and the public before returning to Smithtown to begin his formal service dog training. After graduating from this specialized training, he will be paired with a veteran or first responder. (People) Today's Smithtown Daily is brought to you by Ring. Joey was home alone when he collapsed on a hot day. Watch what helped save his life. Today in Smithtown: Garage sale on Cornell Ave. (9:00 AM) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Roseland School of Dance — FALL DANCE CLASSES START IN SEPTEMBER- Register today! (Visit website) Add your business here Events: Fall Apple Festival at Stony Brook Community Church (October 2) Four Seasons in Music: Connected Play at Sands Point Preserve (October 10) Add your event Announcements: Booking Photography Sessions Oct. 8th-17th (Details) HHH East Thunderbirds Retire James C. Metzger's #21 Jersey (Details) Sign Language Inspired Sock Wins Socks Design Contest (Details) Stressed out caring for a loved one with memory issues? (Details) Add your announcement For sale: Estate Sale (Details) Add your item Job listings: Part Time Office Support/Maintenance Helper (Details) Add your job listing You're officially in the loop for today! Diane will be back on Monday with your next update. If you're enjoying these newsletters, consider bringing some of your friends and neighbors along for the ride. You can send them this link to subscribe. Have a great weekend! — Nicole Fallon-Peek About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.