🌱 Police Investigate Fatal Crash In Smithtown + Free Morning Bingo

Hi all. It's me, Debora Whitehead, your host of the Smithtown Patch newsletter — here to explain all the most important things happening in town. Including news about...

• Police investigate a fatal crash in the neighborhood.
• Morning bingo at the Smithtown Library.
• Old Firehouse in St. James to become a historic landmark and more!

But first, today's weather:

Increasing amounts of sun. High: 81, Low: 59.

Here are the top five stories in Smithtown today:

1. Police continue to investigate a fatal crash in Smithtown. The incident left one dead and one seriously injured on Thursday night on Middle Country Road. Read the whole here and contact the Fourth Squad at 631-854-8452 if you have any information. (Smithtown Matters)
2. The Smithtown Public Library-Nesconset Building is hosting a Morning Bingo for adults on Tuesday, June 13! There will be prizes and refreshments from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Registration is required and can be made at Smithlib.org. (Smithtown Matters)
3. An old Firehouse in St. James is on the list to become a national landmark. The firehouse was the only site on Long Island mentioned during the New York State Board for Historic Preservation and fifteen other statewide places and buildings. (Newsday/Subscription Required)
4. Four High School seniors were recognized in Commack for their commitment to serving the U.S. Military. The Smithtown Patch highlights their achievements wishing all the best in their new journey. (Smithtown Matters)
5. Students at Mills Pond Elementary showed their talents and had fun in the American Idol Essay Contest. Participants wrote about their heroes, such as special members of their families or close friends. This year's biggest winner was student Diane Lanze who wrote about her dad. (Smithtown Patch)

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Today in Smithtown:

Tuesday, June 13

• Goat Yoga at Smithtown Historical Society. (5:30 p.m.)
• Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting in Smithtown. (6 p.m.)
• 2023 Summer Charity Social at Sunken Meadow Park. (6:30 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• Looking for houses for sale in Smithtown? Patch lists five new properties on the market. (Smithtown Patch)
• St James/Smithtown Little League: "Congratulations to Team Rocco! The Minor League Title Game was a thriller, going to extra innings before the eventual champs broke it open against Team Potucek." (St James/Smithtown Little League via Facebook)
• The 45th Annual Kings Park Day Town Fair is June 17. The community will offer lots of outdoor fun and entertainment from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Main Street. The event also features over 250 crafts, gifts, and food vendors. (Smithtown Matters)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today. I'll see you around!

— Debora Whitehead

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