🌱Credit Card Stolen At Speedway + The Good Steer Closes Down + Events

Morning, friends! It's me, Debora Whitehead, your host of the Smithtown Daily — back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening locally.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny; breezy, humid. High: 85, low: 72.

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Here are the top 5 stories today in Smithtown:

1. Suffolk Police are searching for a man who stole a credit card outside the Speedway gas station at 5087 Jericho Turnpike. Later, the suspect used the card to purchase merchandise at the Home Depot at 5025 Jericho Turnpike. (Patch)
2. The Good Steer American restaurant is saying farewell to the community after 65 years in business. Owner Robert McCarroll said it was a hard decision, but the company is now closed due to the high costs to keep the eatery going and fewer customers. (TBR News Media)
3. Nearby News: The Ronkonkoma redevelopment, which includes a recreational area, convention center and a new terminal for MacArthur Airport, has started. The project is estimated at $2.8 billion. (Newsday/Subscription Required)
4. The Smithtown Youth Bureau will host its pool party on July 13. Family swim, snacks, raffles, and more will be offered in this free event that starts at 6 p.m. Space is limited, and attendees must be registered. (Town of Smithtown)
5. St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church offers Zumba and exercise classes. Sessions are $8 per person and are held every Saturday at 9 a.m. The church is located at 280 East Main St. in Smithtown. For more information, call Cindy and Veronica at 631-360-0185. (St. Patrick Smithtown)

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Today in Smithtown:

• One-On-One Medicare Counseling and Assistance (Commack Building). (10 a.m.)
• Nursery Rhyme Time (Smithtown Building). (10 a.m.)
• Outdoor Classroom: Turtles (Kings Park Building). (10:30 a.m.)
• Killer Reads Book Discussion Group (Kings Park Building). (11 a.m.)
• Rainbow Fish Storytime (Nesconset Building). (11 a.m.)

From my notebook:

• Patch: "Who's hiring in the Smithtown area? This week's newest job openings. These companies are looking for help." (Patch)
• Sweetbriar Nature Center: "For this entire month of July 2022, Sweetbriar Nature Center will receive $1 from every Community Bag sold at the Stop & Shop located at 291 West Main St., Smithtown." (Sweetbriar Nature Center via Facebook)
• Smithtown Performing Arts Center: "'The Little Mermaid Jr.' returns to the stage today at 2 p.m.!" (Smithtown Performing Arts Center via Facebook)

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

— Debora Whitehead

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