🌱 Catalytic Converters Theft At Senior Center + Fatal Crash + Events

Hey, friends! It's Monday in Smithtown, and I'm back in your inbox with everything fit to print about what's happening in town.

First, today's weather:

More humid; a morning shower. High: 79, low: 70.

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Here are the top 4 stories in Smithtown today:

1. Catalytic converters were stolen from two senior citizen buses parked on the grounds of the Smithtown Senior Center on Middle Country Road in Smithtown. Police were called on July 22, but no arrests were made. (TBR News Media)
2. A man suffered a medical emergency while riding a motorcycle in Kings Park. Police are investigating the fatal crash that claimed the life of Gregory Petriella on Friday. The accident happened on Pulaski Road. (Smithtown Matters)
3. For those looking for a house or are just curious about what's on the market, Take a look at the 2 Acres home in Smithtown that is worth $1.495M. (Smithtown Patch)
4. The Sweetbriar Nature Center is now the new home of the Lynx captured in Central Islip last week. The Strong Island Animal Rescue League helped to capture the bobcat, now called "Leonardo De Catprio," and to transport it safely to the center. If you want to visit our new four-legged resident, visit the Sweetbriar Nature Center at 62 Eckernkamp Dr, Smithtown. (Smithtown Matters)

Today in Smithtown:

• Baby Playground (Smithtown Library-Nesconset Building). (10:30 a.m.)
• Slime Time (Smithtown Library-Commack Building). (11 a.m.)
• Game Day (Smithtown Library-Nesconset Building). (All Day)

From my notebook:

• Straus Historical Society: "During World War II, Liberty Ships were designed for emergency construction, and they could carry more than 9,000 tons of cargo plus airplanes, tanks, and locomotives; 2,840 jeeps, 440 tanks, or 230 million rounds of ammunition." (Straus Historical Society via Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, New York Ave: "I’m seeing this on almost all of my plum tomatoes, I’m thinking uneven watering, but I’m not sure. - I’ve never seen this before." (Nextdoor)

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— Debora Whitehead

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