Syosset defeated Farmingdale, 8-6, in a Nassau Class A boys lacrosse semifinal at Hofstra's Shuart Stadium on Wednesday, May 22, 2019.

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Syosset's Joe Bueti moves around Daniel McLoughlin of Farmingdale during the second of two Nassau Class A boys lacrosse semifinals at Hofstra's Shuart Stadium on Wednesday, May 22, 2019.

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Jack Cavaioli of Farmingdale goes after Syosset's Jack Monfort during the second of two Nassau Class A boys lacrosse semifinals at Hofstra's Shuart Stadium on Wednesday, May 22, 2019.

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Tom Decker of Farmingdale tries to get around Syosset's Matt Mcphee during the second of two Nassau Class A boys lacrosse semifinals at Hofstra's Shuart Stadium on Wednesday, May 22, 2019.

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Farmingdale goalkeeper Sean Gillman watches the shot of Syosset's AJ Alexander enter the net during the second of two Nassau Class A boys lacrosse semifinals at Hofstra's Shuart Stadium on Wednesday, May 22, 2019.

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Syosset's Tommy Dolciotto shoots and scores on Farmingdale during the second of two Nassau Class A boys lacrosse semifinals at Hofstra's Shuart Stadium on Wednesday, May 22, 2019.

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Dominic Ciaccio of Farmingdale controls the ball against Syosset during the second of two Nassau Class A boys lacrosse semifinals at Hofstra's Shuart Stadium on Wednesday, May 22, 2019.

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Farmingdale goalkeeper Sean Gillman makes the save on Syosset during the second of two Nassau Class A boys lacrosse semifinals at Hofstra's Shuart Stadium on Wednesday, May 22, 2019.

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Jack Monfort of Syosset handles the ball against Farmingdale during the second of two Nassau Class A boys lacrosse semifinals at Hofstra's Shuart Stadium on Wednesday, May 22, 2019.

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AJ Alexander of Syosset works behind the Farmingdale net during the second of two Nassau Class A boys lacrosse semifinals at Hofstra's Shuart Stadium on Wednesday, May 22, 2019.

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Ryan Lebson of Syosset moves downfield against Farmingdale during the second of two Nassau Class A boys lacrosse semifinals at Hofstra's Shuart Stadium on Wednesday, May 22, 2019.

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Tommy Dolciotto of Syosset shoots and scores on Farmingdale during the second of two Nassau Class A boys lacrosse semifinals at Hofstra's Shuart Stadium on Wednesday, May 22, 2019.

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Syosset's Christian Lyons passes against Farmingdale during the second of two Nassau Class A boys lacrosse semifinals at Hofstra's Shuart Stadium on Wednesday, May 22, 2019.

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Syosset's Tommy Dolciotto celebrates his goal with a teammate during the second of two Nassau Class A boys lacrosse semifinals at Hofstra's Shuart Stadium on Wednesday, May 22, 2019.

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Dominic Ciaccio (4) of Farmingdale celebrates his goal against Syossetduring the second of two Nassau Class A boys lacrosse semifinals at Hofstra's Shuart Stadium on Wednesday, May 22, 2019.

A standoff between officials has stalled progress, eroded community patience and escalated the price tag for taxpayers. Newsday investigative editor Paul LaRocco and NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie report. Credit: Newsday/Steve Pfost,Kendall Rodriguez, Alejandra Villa Loarca, Howard Schnapp, Newsday file; Anthony Florio. Photo credit: Newsday Photo: John Conrad Williams Jr., Newsday Graphic: Andrew Wong

'A spark for them to escalate the fighting' A standoff between officials has stalled progress, eroded community patience and escalated the price tag for taxpayers. Newsday investigative editor Paul LaRocco and NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie report.

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