🌱Last Weekend To Visit The Lantern Festival In Smithtown + Happenings

Hey, everybody. It's Friday in Smithtown and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in our community today. In today's Daily, you'll read about these stories and more...

• Last weekend of Suffolk Lantern Festival in Smithtown.
• Police sought a man for stealing items from a Nesconset Public Storage.
• Happenings and more!

But first, today's weather:

Cloudy with showers around. High: 48, low: 35.

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Here are the top stories today in Smithtown:

1. There is still time to see the Smithtown Historical Society “Suffolk Winter Lantern Festival.” The outdoor exhibit is on display until Jan. 8. This event raises funds to support the Historical Society's educational programs and the animals who live there. Do you need to find out the hours and ticket prices? Click here. (Smithtown Matters)
2. Steve Bellone has one more year in office. The county executive will reach his term-limited in 2023 after twelve years. Democrat Bellone was a member of the Babylon town board before being elected to serve as County Executive in 2011. Read the whole story here. (Smithtown Matters)
3. Police are looking for a man who broke into the Public Storage at 770 Nesconset Highway. The suspect drove away from the scene in a BMW after stealing many items. A cash reward is offered to whoever has any information. Tips can be submitted online at www.P3Tips.com. (Smithtown Patch)
4. Nearby News: On Wednesday night, a pedestrian was seriously injured on Dare Road in Selden. An 18-year-old man was riding his electric bike when a vehicle hit him and fled from the scene. The victim was transported to Stony Brook Hospital. Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS. (LI News12)

Today in Smithtown:

• Tommy Hellbent Solo Acoustic Tavern Tour 2023. (6 p.m.)
  
• Wild Heart at Garden Grill. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• "Ryan Ufko, a Smithtown native, has excelled for Team USA in the 2023 IIHF World Junior Championship." (Smithtown Patch)
• Smithtown Police Blotter reports police activity in the neighborhood from Dec. 24 - Jan. 1. One of the incidents was a burglary at the Smithtown Bypass. A total of twenty-five tires and rims were stolen from King O'Rourke Buick GMC. (Smithtown Patch)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door this Friday. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Debora Whitehead

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