🌱2 Men Go Missing From The Same Area In Suffolk + Cook At The Library

Hello, friends. Debora Whitehead here with your Tuesday edition of the Smithtown Patch newsletter, filled with all the local information you need to know right now. Including updates on...

• Two men disappeared near a Native American reservation on Long Island.
• Cook challenge at the Smithtown Public Library.
• Memorial Day event in Commack and more.

But first, today's weather: Cooler with a passing shower. High: 62, Low: 46.

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Here are the top five stories today in Smithtown:

1. Police are searching for two men who were reported missing days apart from each other at a Native American reservation on Long Island. Police said Isaiah Henriquez of Babylon and Luis Alvarenga of Kings Park disappearances are not connected. Police inquired residents in the area about their whereabouts, but there are no leads on the cases. (ABC7NY)
2. Attention foodies in the community, the Smithtown Public Library is inviting you to show off your cooking skills! Registrations are open for the Great Smithtown Cook-Off Show Challenge. You can visit here to fill up the registration form. (Smithtown Public Library)
3. A Memorial Day Service is scheduled at The Commack United Methodist Church on May 28 at 9 a.m. The service honors those who lost their lives while serving in the military. (Smithtown Matters)
4. Smithtown School District celebrated the annual “Bus Driver Appreciation” with breakfast at Dogwood Elementary School. School officials stated how important the drivers are for the school community and appreciated the bond the drivers develop with students. (Smithtown School District)
5. Nearby News: Police are searching for a man who fell overboard on Great South Bay. The boater is a 28-year-old male from Massapequa. The incident happened on Sunday afternoon, and the Marine Bureau and Aviation officers have searched for him since. Read the story here. (LI News 12)

Today in Smithtown:

• DIY Dragon Boat (Smithtown Library-Kings Park Building). (5 p.m.)
• Goat and Alpaca Yoga at Smithtown Historical Society. (5:30 p.m.)
• Paint Night in St. James. (6 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• LI News 12: It’s National Teacher Appreciation Week — so it’s time to celebrate your teachers! Scroll down to use the form below to send us a photo of your favorite teacher and tell us why they are special!" (LI News 12)
• The annual Smithtown Memorial Day Parade is on Monday, May 29, starting at noon at Main Street and Singer Lane and ending at the Town Hall. The Fire Department hosts the event. If you have any questions, contact Parade@SmithtownFD.org. (Smithtown Patch)
• It's time to apply for summer jobs in Smithtown! Mail-in registrations have begun! Online applications start on Thursday, June 1. Visit Smithtown Gov. to access the program guide. (Smithtown Gov.)

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