🌱 Police Activity In Smithtown + Bullying Prevention At Accompsett

Hello, Smithtown! I'm here in your inbox today to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town, including updates on...

• Police activity and reports in Smithtown.
• Smithtown students learn about bullying prevention.
• Events and more!

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Very cold; breezy in the a.m. High: 25, low: 4.

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Here are the top four stories today in Smithtown:

1. Three people are facing charges for breaking into several Dunkin Donuts locations in Suffolk County. Dunkin Donuts at 430 N. Country Road shop in Saint James and 235 W. Main Street in Smithtown are among the businesses. A total of five coffee stores were burglarized. According to the police, the three suspects allegedly stole $6,500. (Daily Voice)
2. Smithtown students learned about bullying with Suffolk Police officer Karl Allison. The event was held on Monday at the Accompsett Elementary School. Kids learned how to identify a bullying situation and how to react. (Smithtown Patch)
3. The St. James Community Cultural Arts Center will host a unique event to celebrate the birthday of President Abraham Lincoln. There will be a living story presentation on Feb. 12 at 1 p.m. If you are interested in this event, visit here for more information. (TBR News Media)
4. Suffolk County sought two men who stole $6,100 in electrical equipment from Lowe's Store in Commack. If apprehended, the duo will face charges of grand larceny. The store is located at 100 Express Drive North. Please feel free to call 1-800-220-TIPS with information about this incident. (Patch)

Today in Smithtown:

• Creation Station (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (10 a.m.)
• Family Dance Party (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (10 a.m.)
• Creation Station (Smithtown Library-Kings Park Building). (10 a.m.)
• BenAnna Band (Smithtown Library-Nesconset Building). (10 a.m.)
• Creation Station (Smithtown Library-Commack Building). (10 a.m.)
• Library Scavenger Hunt (Smihtown Library-Commack Building). (10:30 a.m.)
• Family Fun (Smithtown Library-Kings Park Building). (11 a.m.)
• Family Bingo Fun (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (3 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Smithtown Public Library has a tax information guide for those who need extra help. Check the New York State Federal (IRS) For tax forms and instructions. For those who need to contact the IRS Office, call 1-800-829-3676. (Smithtown Public Library)
• Sunken Meadow State Park celebrates Black History Month with self-guided hiking. Participants will learn about personalities who made significant scientific contributions. The event is set for Sunday, Feb. 5, at 1:30 p.m. Registrations can be made at EventBrite.com. (Parks.Gov.)
• "A green comet not seen since the age of the Neanderthals was captured by a Long Island teenager." (Patch)

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You're all caught up for today! I'll see you around.

— Debora Whitehead

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