🌱 Fatal Crash Under Investigation In Smithtown + Events, Jobs & More

Hey, neighbors. It's Wednesday in Smithtown and I'm back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening in town. Today you'll find news about...

• Fatal crash on Northern State Parkway in Smithtown.
• Long Island Annual Marathon returns.
• Smithtown Police blotter, happenings, and more!

But first, today's weather: Partly sunny with a shower. High: 53, Low: 43.

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Here are the top five stories today in Smithtown:

1. An off-duty police officer died in a vehicle crash near exit 46 of the Northern State Parkway in Smithtown. According to official reports, the incident happened on Friday at 2:15 a.m. The car left the roadway and hit a tree. An investigation is undergoing to find out what caused it. Read the whole story here. (NY Post)
   
2. The Long Island Annual Marathon returns this weekend, attracting thousands of runners to the Nassau Coliseum. The start point is on Charles Lindbergh Boulevard at 7:30 a.m., moving towards Eisenhower Park. (LI News12)
3. Registrations are now open for the "Organizing to Reduce Overwhelm" program with professional organizer Jeannie Hoeffner at the Smithtown Public Library. This class is ideal for giving extra help to those who want to learn the art of organizing spaces of all kinds and sizes. Click here to sign up today. (Smithtown Public Library)
4. For those who want updates on recent police activity in Smithtown, Patch's Police Blotter publishes reports from April 23-29, which include catalytic converters theft, criminal mischief, and grand larceny. (Smithtown Patch)
5. Attention job searchers in the Smithtown area, Patch has a list of recent openings in the neighborhood. Good luck with your search! (Smithtown Patch)

Today in Smithtown:

• Staff Training at Smithtown Public Library (Kings Park Building). (9:30 a.m.)
  
• Getting Started with iPhone at Smith Haven Mall. (4:30 p.m.)
• Decorate to Donate Volunteers at Smithtown Public Library. (7 p.m.)
• NA Meetings at E. Main St. (8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Patch: "Suffolk County Crime Stoppers is seeking the public's help in finding the man who police said stole scents from a Lake Grove store in February." (Smithtown Patch)
• Save May 13 for the Spring Farm Festival at the Smithtown Historical Society. There will be a lot of activities for children, plus food trucks and local vendors from noon to 4 p.m. Tickets are $5 per person. (Smithtown Historical Society)
• May is here, and there will be many parades in Smithtown to celebrate Memorial Day 2023. The Smithtown Fire Department Parade is on Monday, May 29, at noon on the corner of Singer Lane and Main Street in Smithtown. Three VFW posts in the neighborhood will be holding parades as well. Visit the link I've shared to access the whole schedule. (Smithtown Gov.)

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You're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Debora Whitehead

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