🌱 Smithtown Police Blotter + New Eateries To Open At Smith Haven Mall (2024)

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Posted Tue, Feb 7, 2023 at 4:52 pm ET|Updated Tue, Feb 7, 2023 at 8:42 pm ET

• A vehicle was stolen from a driveway on Glenrich Drive in Smithtown.
• "True Crime-Love Gone Wrong" at Smithtown Public Library.
• Happenings and more!

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Here are the top five stories in Smithtown today:

1. A vehicle was stolen from a driveway on Glenrich Drive in Smithtown. The 2018 Honda was left unlocked with the keys inside. Would you like to learn about other police activity in the neighborhood? Visit the Smithtown Police Blotter. (Smithtown Patch)
2. Smithtown Public Library (Commack Building) has a special event on Saturday, Feb. 11, at 1 p.m. The "True Crime-Love Gone Wrong" program will be led by Long Island prosecutor Michael Vecchione. Participants will have fun while listening to two different tales of love that went wrong and then participate in a Q&A. To register, click here. (Smithtown Chronicle)
3. St. Joseph's Church In Kings Park invites the public for six Mondays of prayer starting on Feb. 27. This event aims to support community members who are struggling with emotional, health, and other issues. Services begin at 7 p.m. at 59 Church Street in Kings Park. (Smithtown Matters)
4. Smith Haven Mall will welcome new restaurants to its food court and amenities. Mito Asian Fusion and KPOT Korean BBQ are set to open their locations on Lake Groove soon. There is another eatery expected to be inaugurated in April. Los Amigos Tacos is scheduled to open in the food court this spring! (Long Island Business News)
5. Nearby News: NYC Officials announced the end o the vaccine mandate for police officers, firefighters, and teachers. The COVID-19 restrictions led hundred of city workers to lose their jobs for refusing the shot. Now, such rules will end Friday. Read the whole story here. (LI News12)

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Today in Smithtown:

• Take and Make-Valentine Banner (Smithtown Library). (9:30 a.m.)
• Construction Zone (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (10 a.m.)
• Rockin' Tots (Smithtown Library-Kings Park Building). (10:30 a.m.)
• Game Day (Smithtown Library-Commack Building). (All Day)
• Clue-A Mystery Book Discussion Group (Smithtown Library). (2:30 p.m.)
• Game Buddies Volunteers (Smithtown Library-Kings Park Building). (4 p.m.)
• Heart Art (Smithtown Library-Commack Building). (4:15 p.m.)
• Little Game Buddies (Smithtown Library-Kings Park Building). (4:15 p.m.)
• Pajama Storytime (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (7 p.m.)
• Reindeer Paint Night (Smithtown Library-Nesconset Building). (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Looking forward to trying a new eatery on the Long Island scene? La Perla Restaurant and Bar is now open at 65 East Main St. in Riverhead. There you will find a variety of Hispanic, Italian and American dishes. The new spot opens seven days a week from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.(Riverhead News Review)
• Suffolk Police had a unique rescue mission this week. Officers rescued a dog from frigid Lake Ronkonkoma on Sunday morning! Nobody knows how the puppy ended up in the water, but he was rescued safely and no injuries were reported. (News 12 Long Island)
• "Two men used stolen credit cards to purchase over $500 worth of items at Walmart in Centereach last September, Suffolk police said Tuesday." (Patch)
• If you are looking for a special outing in Smithtown, the Performing Arts Center features the Lovers of a Comedy show on Feb. 11. According to the organizers, it will be a good evening filled with laughs, wine, and beer! Tickets are $45 per person. If you would like more details, please visit here. (TBR News Media)

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