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Week in Review: Schools Look at Fifth-Grade Class Sizes, Wandering Child Found

Catch up on the top headlines published on Hauppauge Patch from March 26 to March 31.

Catch up on the on the latest news in Hauppauge this week: 

Man from Islandia Paint Company Slips off Throgs Neck Bridge
The contract worker who fell off the Throgs Neck Bridge into the East River Friday morning is employed by an Islandia-based paint company.  

School Officials Look to Reduce Fifth-Grade Class Sizes
Hauppauge school officials are looking to take action after months of hearing parents' speaking out about class sizes at the district's elementary schools. 

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Police Find Wandering Child in Islandia
Suffolk County police were sent on a search for ayoung girl seen wandering Islandia streets on Wednesday morning.  

Businesses Hit Jackpot with Mega Millions Madness
As Mega Millions madness infects Long Islanders, local businesses say they've been swarmed by people hoping to hit the record high $540 million jackpot. 

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Thomas Fallona, Former Fire Chief, Dies
The and Suffolk County Firefighters Emerald Society announced the death of the Thomas Fallona, 74, a former chief and ex-comissioner, on March 25.  


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