Plainview Plans Donor Drive in Spencer's Memory

The community is buzzing about an upcoming bone marrow donor drive in memory of Spencer Reis set for Sunday beginning at 10 a.m.

Last month, the brave 14-year-old Plainview freshman lost his battle with cancer. In his memory, Spencer's family and friends are inviting the community to help find a match someone else. It could be you.

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On Wednesday:

1. Preparations are continuing all this week for Sunday's event at Driftwood Day Camp, 331 Mount Misery Rd, Melville, NY. Spencer, always active, suffered a minor injury while playing on a trapeze. A few days later, he was diagnosed with leukemia. Sunday's event at Driftwood seeks potential blood marrow donors and welcomes contributions. Monetary donations can be made at www.dkmsamericas.org/donate . Select code SRD 001.  To learn more about fighting blood cancer, go to getswabbed.org

2. Neighbors of the old Fern Place Elementary School are angered about ongoing traffic and parking concerns. See our detailed story today.

3. How can someone still be driving a car with 10 suspensions on her license? Take our poll.

4. Our newest blogger is a Long Island author, photographer and "ghost investigator." Read here.

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