Christine Sampson

Local Editor

Email: christines@patch.com // Phone: 631-276-1679 // Hometown: Levittown, NY // Current City: East Setauket, NY // Bio: A 2002 graduate of Hofstra University, Christine studied under two-time Pulitzer winning journalist Bob Greene and cut her teeth on the sports desk at Newsday. She joined Patch.com on a full-time basis in June of 2010. While she has been writing for newspapers and websites since the age of 12, Christine found her true inspiration for becoming a journalist in the book Savage Inequalities by Jonathan Kozol, which detailed the disparities in various public education systems in New York and New Jersey. // Beliefs: Registered Democrat who tends not to vote along party lines. Raised Catholic but has a multicultural family with several different religious affiliations represented.

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Success Stories

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Is business booming? Are you running out of space on your trophy shelf? Share your…More success stories here.

Breast Cancer Awareness

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Your source for up-to-date information and events about breast cancer awareness.

Food & Drink

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All the best food and drink events around town. Like to wine and dine? This group's…More for you.

Obituaries

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Thoughts and memories of our community members who have passed. Share your tributes…More in our Obituaries Group.

Sports

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We've got athletes covered, from youth sports to high school and beyond.

Government

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Keep your elected officials honest. Read about local politicians and how their…More decisions affect you.

Holidays

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Need the lowdown on the local parade? Planning your holiday menu? This is the space…More to get all the information you need to make the holidays extra special.

Back to School

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Get ready for school! All you need to know to be prepared on the first day.

Summer

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"Summer's here

Babies!

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"When there's an addition to the family

Speak Out

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A place to have your say about anything, from politics to potholes.

Arts & Entertainment

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From performing arts to painting to music and more.

On Campus

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"What's the latest college buzz? Hear what students

Recreation

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Life should never be all work and no play. Read on to find ways to add fun and…More fitness to your day.

Giving

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A list of chartiable events and opportunities. Want to give back? This is your place.

Top News

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The biggest news in town.

Volunteering

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Stories about how you and your neighbors give back to the community and the worthy…More causes that your town has adopted.

Around Town

1445 Posts, 59 Followers

Community updates from every corner of town.

House & Home

114 Posts, 58 Followers

"Real estate. Home improvement. Gardening. If it's about your home

Business

621 Posts, 58 Followers

News and announcements on local businesses and the economic and political conditions…More that affect them.

Government Voices

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"Cutting edge coverage on political events

Readers' Choice

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What's the best brunch spot in your neighborhood? Who gives the best haircut? Your…More vote can help decide all this and much more!

Garage Sales

64 Posts, 58 Followers

"A list of garage saled

Breaking News

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"The biggest stories as soon as they happen

Techies

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Always get the latest gadget? Love hearing about what's new in the tech world? Follow…More this group and get nerdy!

Police & Fire

627 Posts, 58 Followers

Crime, fires, emergencies and public safety news affecting the community.

Family

552 Posts, 58 Followers

"Events and stories for families: weekend plans

Pets

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"From adoptable animals to lost and found felines to the cutest critters in town

Lost & Found

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Did you lose something? Find it here. Did you find something? Get it back to the…More person who lost it.

Local Connections

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Heartwarming stories from friends and neighbors in your community.

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