Questions grow after gun found at Smithtown West campus
Sophia Chen
Sophia Chen
Reporter · Garden City, NY
Sophia Chen is a dedicated education reporter with a background in teaching, having earned her Master’s in Education from Columbia University. With a focus on the Garden City School District, she previously reported for the New York Times’ local section, bringing a teacher's perspective to her coverage.
More from Sophia →Reporter · Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 8:57 PM · 1 min read
Parents and students are demanding answers after police said a 16-year-old student was arrested when a gun, bullets and a knife were found in a backpack at Smithtown West High School.