🌱Best Bike Trails On LI + Chase Bank Building Sold For $7.5M + Events

Hey, everybody! It's Thursday in Smithtown and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening locally. Today you'll learn about the following:

• Find out where to go for a bike ride on Long Island.
• The Chase Bank Building on Larkfield Road has been sold.
• Happenings and more!

But first, today's weather:

Times of clouds and sun. High: 63, Low: 49.

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Here are the top five stories today in Smithtown:

1. Long Island welcomes the "outdoors season," and it's time to take advantage of the scenic bike paths in Nassau and Suffolk counties. Mommy Poppins lists the best parks and trails on Long Island to spend quality time with family and friends this season! (Mommy Poppins)
2. Nearby News: The Chase Bank building located at 271 on Larkfield Road was sold for $7.5 million. Real estate investor Reuben Seltzer was represented by Michael Kook of Marcus & Millichap during the purchasing process. (Long Island Business News)
3. All branches of the Smithtown Public Library are featuring the art exhibit National Autism Awareness Month. The collection of works from the Developmental Disabilities Institute will be displayed through April 30. No registration is required to visit. (Smithtown Public Library)
4. For those looking forward to finding the perfect house in Smithtown, visit Patch's Real Estate list with the latest homes available. Good luck with your search! (Smithtown Patch)
5. Smithtown High School students were welcomed into the business world on Thursday. A ceremony was held at the WindWatch Golf and Country where 60 students received their PhD (personal higher degree) or MBA (master of business achievement). (Patch)

Today in Smithtown:

• Nursery Rhyme Time (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (10 a.m.)
• Lucky Ducks (Smithtown Library-Kings Park Building). (10:30 a.m.)
• Smithtown Book Discussion Group (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (10:45 a.m.)
• Time for Twos (Smithtown Library-Nesconset Building). (11 a.m.)
• Thursday Movie of the Week (Smithtown Library-Commack Building). (1:30 p.m.)
• Town Board Meeting - Town of Smithtown Meetings. (2 p.m.)
• HSW - PTSA Meeting - Smithtown High School-West. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Smithtown Sweetbriar invites the community to celebrate Earth Day on Sunday, April 23, at 1 p.m. Attendees are invited to learn about the animals living there, make crafts and do other fun activities. If you would like to purchase tickets, you can click here. (Smithtown Sweetbriar)
• Smithtown Historical Society: "Join us in the month of May for two sessions of Goat and Alpaca Yoga with Steppin' Out Ponies and Petting Zoo! Tickets are limited so purchase online now!" (Smithtown Historical Society via Facebook)
• St James/Smithtown Little League: "In the mood for breakfast? Come to Applebee's in Commack on Saturday, April 29 to support our 12u Bulls team that will make the pilgrimage to Cooperstown this coming summer." (St James/Smithtown Little League via Facebook)

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That's it for today. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Debora Whitehead

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