🌱 Firefighter Pleads Guilty For Crash In Kings Park + Summer Events

Hey, Smithtown! I'm here with your fresh copy of the Smithtown Patch newsletter, filled with all the local news you need to know right now. In this issue, you'll get updates on...

• Firefighter pleads guilty in a wrong-way drunk crash.
• 2023 Family Concerts full schedule.
• Happenings and more!

But first, today's weather: Partly sunny and breezy. High: 68, Low: 49.

Here are the top four stories today in Smithtown:

1. Two years have passed since Kings Park teacher Anthony Mariano tragically lost his life in a wrong-way crash on Sunken Meadow Parkway. This week, ex-firefighter Anthony Mariano, who was behind the wheel on the evening of November 20, 2020, admitted he was responsible for the incident that also caused him to lose both legs. (Daily Voice)
2. As May sails off, it's time to warm up for the 2023 Family Concerts in the neighborhood! The Long Beach Pavilion in St. James will be the stage where many local artists will rock free evening performances starting Friday, June 23. The Smithtown Gov. has the whole schedule and rain dates available. (Smithtown Gov.)
3. The Smithtown Patch congratulates teacher Ron Parmegiani for being nominated the Teacher Of The Year by Suffolk Region PTA. The Smithtown School District proudly announced Parmegiani's nomination and highlighted his dedication to the community as a math educator. (Smithtown Patch)
4. Horizons Counseling and Education Center in Smithtown is now certified to offer Vivitrol to patients in treatment for alcohol dependence. The medication is administrated monthly as part of detoxification and helps to prevent relapse to opioids. The center offers treatments to Smithtown residents and within the community. (Smithtown Gov.)

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Today in Smithtown:

• HSW - Gold Cord Ceremony — Smithtown High School-West. (8:30 a.m.)
• America’s VetDogs Open House in Smithtown. (4:30 p.m.)
• Live Music with Citi Cat at Garden Grill. (7 p.m.)
• HSW - Spring Concert III — Smithtown High School-West. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Sweetbriar Nature Center: "Volume on the tiny screech owl that was displaced after its tree was cut down is quite the talker! It’s interesting how some babies are chattier than others." (Sweetbriar Nature Center via Facebook)
• SSPJ School: "Kindergarten had so much fun today at the Vanderbilt Museum & Planetarium! We learned about our planet Earth, the stars we see at night, and about the history of William Vanderbilt. After, we enjoyed lunch outside!" (SSPJ School via Facebook)
• Smithtown Performing Arts Center: "One week away! Please join us Tuesday, May 30 at the theater for auditions for our summer show 'Seussical Jr.' which will be performed outside at The Smithtown Historical Society." (Smithtown Performing Arts Center via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with another update.

— Debora Whitehead

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