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News Nearby: Missing Dad Last Seen at West Babylon Scrap Yard

Robert Mayer, 46, has been missing since June 14.

From Commack: Missing Dix Hills Dad Was Last Seen at W. Babylon Scrap Yard

The Dix Hills father who has been missing since June was last seen wearing a grey polo at a West Babylon scrap yard, according to new information posted on a Facebook page dedicated to finding 46-year-old Robert Mayer.

Following an investigation, it's now been revealed that Mayer, a father of two, was last seen at Arrow Scrap Yard in West Babylon a 2:15 p.m. on June 14. His cell phone signal was either turned off or went dead a half hour later.

From Smithtown: 
Three Cactus Salons Take In T. Carlton's Staff, Honor Gift Cards

Cactus Salons are preparing to welcome new customers seeking their favorite stylists formerly at a Smithtown spalon. 

Karen Vito, marketing director for Cactus Salon & Day Spas, said roughly 20 staff members of the former T. Carlton's Spalon in Smithtown have become Cactus Salon employees and that number is growing daily.

From Kings Park: 
Community Fundraiser for Board Trustee Raises Questions

A fundraiser held earlier this year for Kings Park Board of Education trustee Liz Barrett, has raised questions in regard to whether the event violated the board’s code of ethics.

The spring fundraiser was held to raise money for legal fees incurred by Barrett after the board brought about a petition with the New York State Commissioner of Education in June 2012 that could have removed her from the board amidst allegations that she shared confidential school information with an undisclosed third party.


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