🌱 Man Sought For Physical Assault In Smithtown + Store Ruined In Fire

Hello again, everybody! It's me, Debora Whitehead, your host of the Daily. Before I start, I wish you all a happy Christmas Eve! May today bring you what your heart desires that will lead you to the best Christmas ever! Follow along for everything you need to know about what's going on in town. Today we'll cover these stories and more...

• Man sought for physical assault in Smithtown.
• Shower Door store has been destroyed in a fire.
• Stony Brook experts give health tips and more!

But first, today's weather:

Windy with partial sunshine. High: 18, low: 16.

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Here are the top four stories today in Smithtown:

1. Have you seen him? Police sought a man who physically assaulted another man at Illusions Bar and Lounge in Smithtown. The attacker threw a glass bottle at the other customer's face. The victim did not know the attacker. Click on the link to see a picture of the suspect and help police to identify him today. (Smithtown Patch)
2. A fire has destroyed the Shower Door store on Jericho Turnpike. The unfortunate incident happened on Friday morning around 8:30 a.m. The good news is that no one was injured. (http://www.huntingtonNow.com)
3. They say what is a blessing for some can be a "curse" for others. As the holiday approaches, many people may feel sad and lonely. That can open the windows for depression or suicide. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)says suicide is high among Americans aged 10 to 34. Stony Brook professionals give tips for those struggling with mental health during the holidays. (Three Village Patch)
4. Low temperatures are expected on Long Island during the Christmas weekend. There is a coastal flood warning and a frigid weekend ahead of us. Visit the Long Island News 12 page to check details of the weather predictions for the holiday weekend. (LI News12)

Today in Smithtown:

• Breakfast with Santa at 260 Smithtown Boulevard. (10 a.m.)
• Suffolk Winter Lantern Festival at Smithtown Historical Society. (5:30 p.m.)
• Christmas Eve at Insignia Prime. (3 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• The Smithtown Patch would like to congratulate Commack Middle School social studies teacher Christopher Boundy, for completing a 26-mile Ice Marathon in Antarctica! The event was held on Dec. 15. This is a milestone for Boundy, who participated in running events in each of our 50 states. If you are curious about the Ice Marathon, you can visit here. (Smithtown Matters)
• Nesconset Paws of War and the Unsung Siblings Foundation joined forces to ensure our veterans would have a merry Christmas. Both local institutions distributed gift baskets on Wednesday night. Each attendee took home some goodies, treats for their puppies and gift cards. (News 12 Connecticut)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday. I'll see you soon!

— Debora Whitehead

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