🌱 Photography Art Exhibit + Police Blotter + Duo Arrested After Theft

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Humid with clouds and sun. High: 88, low: 75.

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Here are the top 4 stories today in Smithtown:

1. The Smithtown Guide Dog Foundation helped a family to find a perfect four-legged helper. In an interview with TBR News Media, Setauket resident Jamie Sileo talks about how she found the ideal service dog for her daughter, Drew. The family was paired with a pure yellow lab from the Canine Companions in Medford. (TBR News Media)
2. Local artist John P. Cardone will exhibit his photography at the Smithtown Library-Kings Park Building until Aug. 10. Stop by between 9:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the SK-Art Display in the library. (Smithtown Library)
3. Interested in recent police activity in the Smithtown area? Check Patch's Suffolk arrest report for Aug. 5. (Smithtown Patch)
4. Police arrested two men for theft at the Smith Haven Mall. A man was taking a nap while waiting for his Chevrolet Bold to charge in the parking lot just to be awoken by someone picking on his pocket on Aug. 6. (Patch)

Today in Smithtown:

• Celebrate St. James Presents - Earth, Wind, and Sea Art Exhibit. (1 p.m.)
• Hoyt Farm Concert Series - Street Fighter. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Smithtown Department of Public Safety: "It is with profound sadness and deep regret The Department of Public Safety announces the passing of longtime Bay Constable Nicholas (Nicky) Balducci." (Smithtown Department of Public Safety via Facebook)
• Smithtown Performing Arts Center: "Happy Opening to the cast & crew of Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Musical." (Smithtown Performing Arts Center via Facebook)
• Smithtown Library Kids: "There is still time to complete the Summer Reading Program! Visit any Smithtown Library Children's Department until Aug. 12 to get prizes and a ticket to our summer movie." (Smithtown Library Kids via Facebook)

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