Sachem High School North, 212 Smith Rd., Lake Ronkonkoma. (May...

Sachem High School North, 212 Smith Rd., Lake Ronkonkoma. (May 4, 2011) Credit: Kaitlynn Mannino

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Vote Approved, 4,960-3,034

Budget $287,834,125, a 2.03% increase

Tax levy $151,445,397, a 3.15% increase

Average home Assessed at $3,500 in Brookhaven will be $6,178, up from $5,913; assessed at $40,000 in Islip will be $5,208, up from $4,984; assessed at $6,000 in Smithtown will be $6,913, up from $6,616.

School board Incumbent Christine Lampitelli (3,101) defeated Daniel Smith (2,734); Dorothy Roberts (3,514) defeated incumbent Michael Licata (2,414); Michael J. Isernia and Teri Ahearn ran unopposed. Terms are three years except for Insernia, whose term is for one year to fill vacancy caused by a board member's resignation.

Both anger and happiness were felt as many, including LI Venezuelans, reacted to the U.S.-led ouster of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. NewsdayTV’s Andrew Ehinger has more.  Credit: Morgan Campbell; Ed Quinn; AP; Facebook/ The White House; US Department of Defense/ US Southern Command; Photo Credit: Juan Barreto /AFP/ Getty Images/ TNS; White House Press Office/ EPA/Shutterstock; Tom Brenner/ Getty Images; Alex Brandon/ AP;

Mixed reactions after U.S. attacks Venezuela Both anger and happiness were felt as many, including LI Venezuelans, reacted to the U.S.-led ouster of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger has more.

Both anger and happiness were felt as many, including LI Venezuelans, reacted to the U.S.-led ouster of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. NewsdayTV’s Andrew Ehinger has more.  Credit: Morgan Campbell; Ed Quinn; AP; Facebook/ The White House; US Department of Defense/ US Southern Command; Photo Credit: Juan Barreto /AFP/ Getty Images/ TNS; White House Press Office/ EPA/Shutterstock; Tom Brenner/ Getty Images; Alex Brandon/ AP;

Mixed reactions after U.S. attacks Venezuela Both anger and happiness were felt as many, including LI Venezuelans, reacted to the U.S.-led ouster of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger has more.

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