🌱 Patch AM: Will Smithtown West’s defense hold up against struggling Centereach?

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In today's newsletter:

• Will Smithtown West’s defense hold up against struggling Centereach?
• How new Gilgo court filings could reshape the high-profile Suffolk case

Today's riddle: What did the baby computer say to the mommy computer? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 49 and low of 37 degrees.
• Thursday: A bit of snow and rain, temps: high: 41, low: 18. ⛄️ Brr!
• Friday: Partly sunny and breezy, with a high of 32 and low of 29 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Basketball Recap: West Babylon Victorious (maxpreps.com) — Smithtown hoops fans may want to watch Centereach visit Smithtown West on Tuesday, where the Cougars will test the Bulls’ vulnerable defense that’s been allowing over 63 points a game. The preview follows West Babylon’s recent 63-53 win over Centereach and sets up a potentially high-scoring local matchup.
   

• Gilgo Beach killings: Court papers disclose new details about alleged killer Rex Heuermann's first 24 hours in custody (newsday.com) — Smithtown gets a brief mention in new court filings over the Gilgo Beach killings, where a local attorney represents former Suffolk police chief James Burke in a related case. The main action centers on defense motions for accused killer Rex Heuermann, who is challenging evidence, seeking dismissal of one murder charge, and pushing prosecutors to disclose information on alternate suspects and prior investigations.
   

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Saturday January 17

• Beginner Watercolor Painting
  Northport-East Northport Public Library , 151 Laurel Avenue , Northport
  10:00 am

Monday January 19

• Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Holiday)
  Smithtown, NY Calendar Smithtown, NY 11787

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday January 14

• Dance Cardio Sculpt (In person) (Commack Public Library)
  Commack Public Library , 18 Hauppauge Road , Commack
  9:00 am

Thursday January 15

• Winter Seed Sowing
  Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County , 423 N Griffing Ave # 100 , Riverhead
  12:00 pm
• Vascular Disease Screenings - Centereach Location
  Stony Brook Vascular Center , 23 South Howell Ave, Suite H , Centereach
  1:00 pm
• Beginner Crochet
  Hauppauge Public Library , 1373 Veterans Memorial Hwy Ste. 1 , Hauppauge
  1:30 pm
• NYFW Bootcamp
  Long Island Beauty School - Hauppauge , 544 NY-111 , Hauppauge
  6:00 pm

Friday January 16

• Craft and Cruise Drive-In Movie
  Elwood Public Library District , 1929 Jericho Turnpike , Elwood
  11:00 am

Sunday January 18

• PUPPY YOGA at The Vitality Center
  The Vitality Center , 35 Arkay Dr Suite 200 (Main Suite 300 (Stretch Flo , Hauppauge
  12:00 pm
• Sunday Afternoon Concert (Commack Public Library)
  Commack Public Library , 18 Hauppauge Road , Commack
  2:00 pm

Monday January 19

• 1, 2, 3, Play With Me: 12 Months - 42 Months [3.5 Years] (Commack Public Library)
  Commack Public Library , 18 Hauppauge Road , Commack
  10:00 am

Tuesday January 20

• 2026 Long Island Greenhouse & Floriculture Conference
  Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County , 423 N Griffing Ave # 100 , Riverhead
  3:00 am

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🗞 Nearby News

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Hauppauge

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