🌱Commack Bank Robbed By A Man In Disguise + Breast Cancer Awareness

Hi all! I'm here with your Tuesday edition of the Smithtown Daily, filled with all the local news you need to know right now. Today you'll find news about:

• St. Charles Hospital offers free breast cancer screenings.
• A bank in Commack was robbed by a man disguised as a woman.
• Student Jack Melore is the Player of the Week and more!

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Plenty of sunshine. High: 68, low: 51.

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Here are the top four stories in Smithtown today:

1. October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. It's time to support the fighters and celebrate the survivors. The early detection of the disease can save lives. St. Catherine Diagnostic Imaging in Smithtown invites women aged forty years and older to get a free breast cancer screening on Monday, Oct. 17. No insurance is necessary. (Town of Smithtown)
2. Teachers Federal Credit Union on Vanderbilt Motor Parkway in Commack was robbed by a man "disguised as a woman." The suspect, wearing a wig, makeup and women's clothing, demanded cash from the teller who complied and then fled the scene. Suffolk police are asking anyone with information that can help with identification and arrest to call 631-852-6553. (News 12 Bronx)
   
3. Hooray to Smithtown High School West Student Jack Melore for being recognized by NY Jets as the Player of the Week. Melore was crucial in "Smithtown West's 20-14 win over No. 4-ranked Half Hollow Hills East on Saturday." Due to the recognition, the NFL franchise will donate $1,000 to the Smithtown West football program. (Patch)
   
4. Long Island business owners are blasting sales using TikTok as a marketing tool. Ivory & Main, the first plus-size bridal boutique on the island, is one of the stores boosting sales by uploading videos on social media with over 3.7 million views. (Newsday/Subscription Required)

Today in Smithtown:

• Smithtown Underground's 31 Days of Halloween Horror Movie Challenge. (9:30 a.m.)
• A Royal Tea Party (Smithtown Library-Nesconset Building). (11 a.m.)
• Smart Cookies (Smithtown Library - Nesconset Building). (4:30 p.m.)
• Light the Tree Pink Ceremony - Town of Smithtown Community Calendar. (5:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Smithtown Patch: "More than $3,000 was raised in the fight against cancer by Great Hollow Middle School in its Great Hollow vs. Cancer event, the Smithtown Central School District announced." (Patch)
• Patch: "Though the economy has yet to fully recover from the impact of the pandemic, we've got you covered including in the Smithtown area and across greater New York. However, there are still local job opportunities available, as companies attempt to navigate the new normal." (Patch)
• Smithtown Library Kids: "Our young patrons learned all how to make 3D prints at our All About 3D Printing program that was held in the Learn Lab." (Smithtown Library Kids via Instagram)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday off right! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with your next update.

— Debora Whitehead

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