LI health aide who was 'like family' charged with hitting disabled 5-year-old in his care

Bruno Valenzuela slapped a child with cerebral palsy at the boy's Port Jefferson Station home, prosecutors said.

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Upcoming Events

Multi-Chamber Luncheon

Jan20

Connection and conversation with the Greater Middle Country, Ronkonkoma, Holbrook and Farmingville Hills Chambers of Commerce, guest speaker Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine will discuss key issues facing Suffolk County, recent progress, the nationwide celebration of the United States' 250th anniversary and more, fee includes lunch, cash bar will be available, register

Where

Windows on the Lake

235 Lake Shore Rd.

Lake Ronkonkoma, NY

Phone

631-676-4430

Price

$35

Princess Tea Party

Jan24

Guests are encouraged to dress as their favorite Princess, young royals will have a fun filled event. First you will see a performance on stage with some of your favorite Princesses. Then we give you time to take your own photos with your little princess and the performer Princesses. Next you enter the Princess Tea Room and are served tea, lemonade, cupcakes and cookies. Children must be accompanied by an adult

Where

Ballet Long Island

1863 Pond Rd.

Ronkonkoma, NY

Phone

631-737-1964

Price

$25

Royal Princess Tea Party

Jan24

Royal Princess Tea Parties are for both boys and girls and young and old. Moms bring your daughters; ladies bring your friends! Dress up in your royal best. First you will see a ballet performance on stage with some of your favorite Princesses. Next you are served tea, lemonade, cupcakes and cookies. Then we give you time to take your own photos with your little princess or prince and the performer Princesses. Children must be accompanied by an adult

Where

Ballet Long Island

1863 Pond Rd.

Ronkonkoma, NY

Phone

631-737-1964

Price

$25

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