🌱 Jason Lambert Named Athletic Director + Police Blotter + Happenings

Good morning, everybody! It's me, Debora Whitehead, your host of the Smithtown Daily — back in your inbox with all the most important things happening in town.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and not as warm. High: 79, low: 69.

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Here are the top 5 stories in Smithtown today:

1. Lacrosse coach Jason Lambert has served the community for two decades and is now ready for the next chapter as the new Smithtown Central School District Athletic Director. Lambert was nominated by Newsday as the coach of the year in 2014 and has been working with school athletes at the Tackan Elementary School and Great Hollow Middle School. (Smithtown Matters)
2. Patch has the Smithtown Police Blotter, including police activity in the area between June 26 and July 3. One of the crimes occurred on June 27 on Cross Street when a Citibank account was hacked and $350K was stolen. (Patch)
3. Smithtown Historical Society is set to host the "Elephant & Piggie's" musicals starting on Saturday, July at 2 p.m. The plays will be held outdoors and are perfect for the young crowd! Check the complete schedule here. (Patch)
4. Photo Gallery: Check some scenes of the 29th annual St. Anthony’s Family Feast & Festival hosted at the Trinity Regional School in East Northport from June 29 to July 4. (TBR News Media)
5. A poll released by Monmouth University shows the number of Americans struggling financially has increased by two digits since last year. According to the research, the big enemy is inflation and gas prices, along with "the federal government’s actions are hurting them." (News12)

Today in Smithtown:

• Underground's Summer Blockbuster Challenge (Smithtown Library). (9:30 a.m.)
• Nursery Rhyme Time (Smithtown Library). (10 a.m.)
• Fun in the Sun (Nesconset Building). (10:30 a.m.)
• Turtle Time (Commack Building). (11 a.m.)
• Dennis Cannataro Family Summer Concert Series (Smithtown Building). (7:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Sweetbriar Nature Center: "A tiny, displaced nugget found in a local beach parking lot during the height of the firework displays. This common tern chick was returned by a staff member the very next morning to the beach where it felt safe once again." (Sweetbriar Nature Center via Facebook)
• Smithtown Library Kids: "July is Disability Pride month! Check out these books for kids about both visible and invisible disabilities." (Smithtown Library Kids via Facebook)
• Mather Hospital will host six weeks of Smoking Cessation Class starting on July 21. The course will be held on Thursdays and features relaxation techniques and stress management tips to help those struggling with tobacco addiction. The sessions are free of charge and start at 6 p.m. "To register or for more information, please call 631-853-2928." (Patch)
• Patch: "Here's what to do if your home insurance premium is rising too quickly. Changing
  providers, bundling policies, and updating your coverage are a few ways to help save money." (Patch)

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That's it for today. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Debora Whitehead

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