🌱 New Sport League At Daniel J. Flynn + School Supply Drive + Events

Hi all. I'm back with your new copy of the Smithtown Daily. Here's all the local news you need to know right now.

First, today's weather:

Heatwave, High:94, low: 74.

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Here are the top 5 stories today in Smithtown:

1. Town of Smithtown welcomes the creation of a new baseball and softball "Hero's 4 Our Heroes" clinic at Daniel J. Flynn Memorial Park. The free program is for kiddos aged 6-18 and was created by the town Supervisor, Ed Wehrheim, and N.Y. Senator Mario R. Mattera. The events will start in August. (Smithtown Matters)
2. School supplies donations can be dropped off at the Smithtown Hall until July 29. The Town of Smithtown will host a back-to-school supply drive with the Smithtown Children's Foundation organizing the event next month. Check what can be donated here. (Patch)
3. Kristine Mazza of Smithtown was arrested on July 19 for driving under the influence after being involved in a car accident on Harned Road. Her 4-year-old daughter was in the car, but no injuries were reported. Mazza is to be arraigned in court in Central Islip. (TBR News Media)
4. Drop in at the Smithtown Library-Kings Park branch to appreciate the work of local artist John P. Cardone. The solo photography exhibit will be displayed until Aug. 10. No registration is required. (Smithtown Library)
5. Lifeguards, helicopters, and drones are looking for sharks. Four attacks were confirmed on the South Shore in the last three weeks. Authorities are closely monitoring swimming areas to avoid incidents. (TBR News Media)

Today in Smithtown:

• Mini Makers (Smithtown Library-Kings Park Building). (10:30 a.m.)
• Garden and Grow (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (10:30 a.m.)
• Garden and Grow Volunteers (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (10:30 a.m.)
• Library Laser Tag (Smithtown Library-Nesconset Building). (6:30 p.m.)
• Long Beach Concert Series — The Dedications. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Sweetbriar Nature Center: "Oceanic birds are a rare treat to see because birds like this do not visit our coastline — to see them, you normally have to get on a boat." (Sweetbriar Nature Center via Facebook)
• Smithtown Department of Public Safety: "These hot temperatures combined with high humidity can cause heat illnesses. Please take preventive measures, such as drinking plenty of fluids, staying in an air-conditioned room, and staying out of the sun." (Smithtown Department of Public Safety via Facebook)
• Smithtown Library Kids: "Even stuffed animals have fun at the library!" (Smithtown Library Kids via Facebook)

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• Free Concert! — John Fogerty Tribute Project (July 24)
• Top 10 Divorce Mistakes & How to Avoid Them — Vesta's Long Island, N.Y. Hub. (July 26)
• “SIX Rules!” Get Tickets to Broadway’s Tony Award®-Winning “Euphoric Celebration!” (July 29)
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Announcements:

• Behind The Scoreboard — Remembering Those Who Enjoyed the Ocean (Details)
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Alrighty, you're all good for today. I'll see you around!

— Debora Whitehead

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