🌱 Mario Mattera Wins The Senate District Race + Events In Smithtown

Hello, everybody! It's Thursday in Smithtown, and I'm back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening in the community, including news on:

• NY elections results
• Woman severely injured in a drunk crash. The family wants justice.
• Events and more!

But first, today's weather:

Sunny and comfortable. High: 64, low: 53.

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Here are the top four stories today in Smithtown:

1. Democrat Kathy Hochul is now the New York governor, becoming the first woman elected to the post in New York state. The NYS 2nd Senate District race is over, with Mario Mattera winning against Susan Berland with 58,471 votes. You can find the full story here. (Smithtown Patch)
   
2. Daycnee Vanderveer, 36, of Rockville Centre, was severely injured in a drunk crash in Sagtikos State Parkway and her family wants justice. Vanderveer had her legs amputated due to the unfortunate incident on Saturday. Driver Kevin Rosasdaqui was arrested and charged with DWI. (Patch)
   
3. Trailer City on Jericho Turnpike in Commack is on the list of a developer to build three-story apartment buildings, but the proposal faces some resident opposition. Neighbors said the project would cause noise and dust pollution in nearby backyards. (Newsday/Subscription Required)
   
4. Smithtown High School students paid a special visit to Mt. Pleasant Elementary School to teach the 4th graders about Veterans Day and help the younger ones to make Thank You cards to the ones who served. Visit Patch's photo gallery to see photos of the event. (Smithtown Patch)

Today in Smithtown:

• Autumn Art (Smithtown Library-Nesconset Building) (10 a.m.)
• HSW - Winter Drama- Senior Performance. (3 p.m.)
• Pet Perler Bead Keychains (Smithtown Library-Kings Park Building). (4 p.m.)
• Turners Meeting – Holiday Ornaments at Smithtown Historical Society. (7 p.m.)
  
• HSW - PTSA Meeting - Smithtown High School-West. (7:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Stony Brook Village has announced the 43rd Annual Holiday Festival! Holiday fun, Santa's visits, and everything in between will be hosted in the heart of our village. The event will gather the community on Dec. 4 from Noon to 6 p.m. The event is free of charge. Click on the link to see details of the event and plan your holiday fun. (Stony Brook Village)
• A Fall Scavenger Hunt will be held at Sunken Meadow State Park on Sunday, Nov. 13, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. This is a family event, and all are welcome. (NY.Gov)
• Mark Kings Park's 2022 Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on your calendar. This outing will welcome community families with free hot chocolate and cookies for all at KingsPark Veterans Plaza on Saturday, Dec. 3, at 4 p.m. (LI.com)

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All right, you're all caught up for today. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next update!

— Debora Whitehead

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