🌱Dunkin Donuts On Smithtown Main St. Burglarized + Happenings In Town

Hello, 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 in town these days. Today's issue includes...

• Smithtown police blotter.
• Meet Smithtown High School student-athlete of the month.
• Chef Giovanni Farruggio shares a special recipe and more!

But first, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy. High: 44, low: 31.

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Here are the top four stories in Smithtown today:

1. The Dunkin Donuts located on West Main Street in Smithtown has been burglarized. Someone broke into the coffee shop, damaged three cash registers, and stole money. No arrests were made. If you'd like to learn about other police reposts and activities in the neighborhood, visit the Smithtown Patch police blotter. (Smithtown Patch)
   
2. The Smithtown Patch congratulates Smithtown High School West student Leah Treglia for her nomination as a News 12 Long Island/Bethpage Federal Credit Union Scholar-Athlete. She was part of the swim-dive team that won a championship last year. News 12 is having a special video clip of the team this Tuesday. (Smithtown Patch)
   
3. Have you tried Uncle Giuseppe's truffle risotto balls? How about making it yourself? Chef Giovanni Farruggio of Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace shares the recipe here. (News12)
4. If you are a fan of the 'Beetlejuice' movie, a unique event offers a movie experience before the screening of the 1988 classic! There will be signature drinks such as snake sauce, a green apple flavored drink, and the famous "Beetlejuice." Photo props, a costume contest, and other fun activities will be a plus. For details and tickets, visit chambersofhell.com. (Newsday/Subscription Required)

Today in Smithtown:

• Art Exhibit-Kings Park Photography Club (Kings Park Building). (9:30 a.m.)
• Nursery Rhyme Time (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (10 a.m.)
• Art Starts (Smithtown Library-Nesconset Building). (10 a.m.)
• Killer Reads Book Discussion Group (Smithtown Library-Kings Park Building). (11 a.m.)
• Snowflake Volunteers (Smithtown Library-Commack Building). (7 p.m.)
• All Abilities Game Night (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Hoyt Farm Nature Preserve of Commack will host classes on how to make maple syrup/sugar. This series of events will be held on Sundays, starting in February. Tickets are $5 per person and cash only. (Smithtown Patch)
  
• There will be a Fossil Finds for Tiny Tots at Sunken Meadow State Park on Jan. 12 at 10:30 a.m. Kids aged 3-5 years will enjoy a short walk, Storytime, and crafts! Tickets are $4 per child, cash only. For more information or to reserve a spot, visit here. (Eventbrite)
• "A watchdog group filed a Federal Election Commission complaint Monday accusing Long Island Rep. George Santos of illegally funneling money from "unknown person" to his campaign, and deliberately concealing them as a personal $705,000 loan to his campaign." (Patch)

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— Debora Whitehead

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