🌱 Identity Theft On Steven Place + New Sewage Project + Bingo Night

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Partly sunny. High: 78, low: 62.

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Here are the top 5 stories today in Smithtown:

1. An identity theft crime was reported on Steven Place in Smithtown. The suspect opened a loan in a man's name on Aug. 29 at 9 a.m. Look at Patch's Smithtown police blotter and see other recent police activities in our community. (Patch)
2. Suffolk County legislators voted on the purchase plan of $1.7 million for Kings Parkland to build the Smithtown sewers on Wednesday. The project is part of the Smithtown downtown revitalization plan. (Subscription/Newsday)
3. Game Day is on Wednesdays at the Smithtown Public Library from noon until 2:30 p.m. The fun afternoons are hosted at the Commack Building at 3 Indian Head Road in Commack. The program is free for all, and no registration is required. (Smithtown Matters)
4. The trial for the murder of 8-year-old Thomas Valva has begun in Riverhead. Valva was left in an unheated garage in January 2020. NYPD officer Michael Valva and his then-fiancé Angela Pollina are facing murder charges and can receive 25 years in prison if convicted. (Long Island News 12)
5. Nearby Events: The Davis Town Meeting House Society will host its annual Yard Garage Sale and Craft Fair on Saturday, Sept. 10. Free crafts for the children and live entertainment will be offered from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. at 263 Middle Country Road, Coram. (Facebook Events)

Today in Smithtown:

• Young at Art (Smithtown Library-Nesconset Building). (10 a.m.)
• Time for Twos (Smithtown Library-Commack Building). (11 a.m.)
• Thursday Movie of the Week (Smithtown Library-Commack Building). (1:30 p.m.)
• Preschool Dance Party (Smithtown Library-Nesconset Building). (2:30 p.m.)
• Bingo Night for Adults (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Sweetbriar Nature Center: "One eye and one ear is all that’s left after this baby had an altercation with an outdoor cat, luckily a Good Samaritan spotted this attack and was able to bring it into our clinic for treatment." (Sweetbriar Nature Center via Facebook)
• St. Patrick School, Smithtown: "This Sunday, our parish was blessed with a visit from Bishop Barres. It is great to see him with two of our alumni families! Photo courtesy of DRVC." (St. Patrick School, Smithtown via Facebook)
• Smithtown Library Kids: "In preparation for the Great Give Back on Oct. 15, the Kings Park Children's Department is collecting select nonperishable food items to assemble into Blizzard Bags for Smithtown senior citizens this winter." (Smithtown Library Kids via Instagram)
• Smithtown Performing Arts Center: "Get ready for Suspense & Mystery! Tickets on sale now!" (Smithtown Performing Arts Center via Facebook)

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

— Debora Whitehead

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