🌱 Dirty Taco & Tequila Now Serves Smithtown + Weekend Events On LI

Hi all! I'm here right on time with your fresh copy of the Smithtown Patch newsletter, filled with everything you need to know about what's happening locally. Including updates on...

• Dirty Taco & Tequila is now open in Smithtown.
• Permits granted for new Starbucks on Jericho Turnpike.
• Weekend events and more!

But first, today's weather: A shower and t-storm; humid. High: 80, Low: 67.

Here are the top four stories in Smithtown today:

1. Dirty Taco & Tequila now serves its specialties in the Smithtown neighborhood! The newly opened eatery is at 716 Smithtown Bypass, in Smithtown. To check menus and hours of operation, visit dirtytacoandtequila.com. (Newsday/Subscription Required)
2. The Town of Smithtown announced the approval of the demolition of a vacant building on Jericho Turnpike. The site is located at 1055 Jericho Turnpike with Indian Head in Commack. A Starbucks with a drive-thru plus 26 car spaces parking lot will be built at the location. (Smithtown Patch)
   
3. The Eagle Scout Car Wash Fund Raiser supports projects at the Brookhaven Ecologic Center. The troop will be at Hauppauge High School on Sunday, June 25, washing cars for a suggested donation of $10 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. This event benefits the Suffolk Scouting community! (Smithtown Matters)
4. Are you looking forward to being "out and about" this weekend? If so, Patch has a list of sizzling events on Long Island. There will be carnivals, concerts, water tours, and more! (Smithtown Patch)

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Today in Smithtown:

Saturday, June 24

• Mermaids & Manatees with the Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum. (10 a.m.)
  
• St. James Farmers Market — Town of Smithtown Community Calendar. (9 a.m.)
• Long Island Tabletop Saturday Games at Presbyterian Church in Smithtown. (3 p.m.)
• Summer Solstice 2023 at Thatch Meadow Farm. (5 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Patch: "The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating a recent string of illnesses in multiple states, including New York, linked to a parasite often found in different kinds of fresh produce, according to an investigation notice posted to the agency’s website." (Patch)
• There will be a Kids Community Variety Show at Celebrate St. James. On June 27, kids in grades K-5 will take the stage from 6-9 p.m. to participate in the auditions. On June 28 will be the ones in grades 6-12 at the same time. For details, visit Smithtown Gov.
• Sweetbriar Nature Center: "You never know what might come into our hospital on any given day. Yesterday we received a black racer snake from Connequot State Park. It had been run over by a lawn mower and was in need of some medical attention." (Sweetbriar Nature Center via Facebook)
• Smithtown Library Kids: "Audiobooks are perfect for passing the time on long car rides." (Smithtown Library Kids via Instagram)

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