🌱 Happenings In Smithtown + New York Governor Candidates Debate

Hello all. It's me, Debora Whitehead, your host of the Smithtown Daily — here to impart all the most important things happening locally. In today's issue, we have these stories and more:

• Long Island Route 27 is to be discussed at Smithtown Library.
• Halloween Pet Parade at Nesconset Gazebo.
• 2022 New York Election news and more!

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 65, low: 42.

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Here are the top five stories in Smithtown today:

1. For those who love local history and would like to learn about Long Island Route 27, the Smithtown Public Library-Nesconset Building is hosting a community program to explore pictures, facts, built and other topics related to the famous Sunrise Highway on Wednesday, Nov. 2. Register to secure your seat today. (Smithtown Library)
   
2. Attention "Party Animals," Nesconset Chamber of Commerce is putting a Halloween Pet Parade together on Oct. 29! There will be ice cream, a costume contest, music and more at the Nesconset Gazebo at 11 a.m. The event is free, and all ages are welcome. (Google Events In Smithtown)
3. Gov. Kathy Hochul and Rep. Lee Zeldin faced off in a debate for their election race on Tuesday. The topics discussed were abortion laws, the economy and public safety. Lee Zeldin strongly opposed the cashless bail and the Halt Act. You can watch the debate here. Early voting starts on Oct. 29. (News12)
4. Save the date for the VFW Post 5796 Veterans Day Parade that will be held on Nov. 11. Support our veterans and watch them marching at the intersection of Church Street and Old Dock in Kings Park at 9:30 a.m. The Smithtown Patch will remind you of this event as the date approaches. (Town of Smithtown)
5. Hooray to the Smithtown High School Girls Soccer Team, who hosted the Kicks For Cancer fundraiser in early October. The team won against Bellport 6-0 in defense of a good cause. A significant number of donations were made during the event. (Smithtown Patch)

Today in Smithtown:

• Take and Make-Halloween Stuffed Cookies (Smithtown Library). (9:30 a.m.)
• Terrific Threes (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (10 a.m.)
• All Aboard at the Library (Smithtown Library-Kings Park Building). (10:30 a.m.)
• Thursday Movie of the Week (Smithtown Library-Commack Building). (1:30 p.m.)
• Creative Writing (Smithtown Library-Kings Park Building). (4 p.m.)
• Aging in Suburbia (Smithtown Library-Commack Building). (7 p.m.)
• Don't Be Afraid of the Dark (Smithtown Library-Kings Park Building). (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Smithtown Sweetbriar Tails, Trails, and Treats kick off on Sunday, Oct. 30. The event is designed for kids aged 2-5. There will be a Trick or Treat trial, music, games and more! Tickets are $5 for adults and $15 for children. (Smithtown Sweetbriar)
• Smithtown Historical Society: "We are excited to announce we have been officially recognized by the NYS DEC as an official Birding Trail. Come visit us and see for yourself all that wonders and soars above us." (Smithtown Historical Society via Facebook)
• Smithtown Performing Arts Center: "Come and Be Our Guest! Tickets are selling fast for our upcoming production of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Jr. Don’t miss out on this Disney classic running from Nov. 19 thru Jan. 22!" (Smithtown Performing Arts Center via Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll see you soon.

— Debora Whitehead

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