🌱 Man Suffered Skull Fracture During Attack In Smithtown + Happenings

Hello, hello. I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through all the most important things happening in town. Today's briefing includes news about...

• A teen from Kings Park releases a Christmas song on digital platforms.
• A man suffered a skull fracture in an attack.
• Read the Smithtown Police blotter and more!

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Cloudy, rain, mainly early. High: 58, low: 47.

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Here are the top five stories in Smithtown today:

1. Ben Blanchet of Kings Park released a Christmas Song now streaming on Spotify, Apple Music, Pandora and others. Blanchet has autism and wants to spread awareness of the challenges that are faced by autistic kids and the "superpower" they have to reach some of their goals. Click here to listen to "Rock That Jingle." (Patch)
2. A man was taken to a local hospital after being hit on the head while walking on West Main Street in Smithtown. The attacker used a baseball bat to hit the victim on the head and fled from the scene at 4:21 a.m. The man suffered a fractured skull. Visit the link to learn more about recent police activity and reports in Smithtown. (Patch)
3. Everything Christmas Shop is now in Commack. The retailer is at 5025 Jericho Turnpike, next to Home Depot Plaza Center. Howard Frank and his wife Pam own the pop-up store. Lots of outdoor and indoor Christmas decorations items are available at the location. (Patch)
4. Smithtown Sweetbriar Center staff will be at the Studio of the Gallery North in Setauket to lead the Raptor Sketch Night. The class is set for Friday, Dec. 9, at 6 p.m. Information about each animal will be given by experts. Those who are interested in participating can find more information here. (Gallery North)
5. A hate crime-related arrest has been made at Eastern Suffolk BOCES Sequoya High school. A 14-year-old was charged after threatening to kill members of the LGBTO community last week, according to the police. The case was brought to Suffolk County Family Court. Due to her age, her identity can not be released. (Newsday/Subscription Required)

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Today in Smithtown:

• Story Tots (Smithtown Library-Commack Building). (10:30 a.m.)
• Suffolk Winter Lantern Festival at Historical Society. (5:30 p.m.)
• Planning Board Meeting at Smithtown Town Hall. (6 p.m.)
• Gingerbread House Ornaments (Smithtown Library-Nesconset Building). (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• The St. James Market Holiday Wonderland is hitting town pm Saturday, Dec. 10, from 3 to 9 p.m. at the St. James Lutheran Church parking lot. That should be mentioned that this event is free admission. (Patch)
• Attention job searchers out there, look at Smithtown weekly job listings and check who is hiring in and around the neighborhood. (Patch)
• Would you like to learn about the new technique at the Stony Brook Heart Institute to treat patients with severe cases of aortic stenosis? The valve technology is being used for the first time on Long Island. Visit the link to learn about the technology and its benefits. (TBR News Media)

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