🌱 Police Sought Car Dealership Thieves + Kids Outings In Smithtown

Morning, Smithtown! It's me, Debora Whitehead, your host of the Daily. Keep reading to find out the most important things going on in town these days. In today's issue, you'll find news about:

• Police sought suspects in dealership theft.
• Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony this Wednesday at the Town Hall.
• Fifteen children's outings in Smithtown and more!

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Here are the top five stories in Smithtown today:

1. Police sought three men who stole $9,600 in car parts from Smithtown King O’Rourke Cadillac dealership. Cameras caught the suspects leaving the store with eight tires and rims from 2022 Cadillacs models. A cash reward is offered for information that leads to an arrest. (Long Island News12)
2. The Town of Smithtown's annual Tree Lighting Ceremony is at 99 W. Main St. on Wednesday. This community event starts at 5 p.m. and offers holiday fun for all ages! Hot chocolate will be served. "Santa Claus" and Smithtown students will perform. (Smithtown Patch)
3. Winter is here, and outdoor activities can be limited. Despise the cold weather, an article was published on the Travel Lens website with the fifteen best things to do with kids in Smithtown. If you want to see what attractions the author pointed out in our community, visit the link to learn the tips. (Travellens)
4. Smithtown Patch would like to congratulate the Smithtown/Hauppauge Swim Team for their victory in the NYS Title - Schools. The team was honored during a ceremony held on Tuesday by Suffolk County Legislature. Winners are Sofia Burns, Madison Dominger and Sarah Lucca, and Leah Treglia. (Smithtown Matters)
5. The Suffolk County Holiday Light Show opened this week at the Smith Point County Park in Shirley. The drive-thru Christmas adventure features over one mile of lights show plus and Holiday Village at the picnic area. Visitors will be able to relax around the fire pit and enjoy treats. For more information and tickets, visit here. (Smithtown Matters)

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Today in Smithtown:

• Read, Sing, and Play (Smithtown Library-Commack Building). (11 a.m.)
• Young Builders (Smithtown Library-Commack Building). (4 a.m.)
• Suffolk Winter Lantern Festival at Smithtown Historical Society. (5 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• The 43rd Annual Holiday Festival kicks off on Dec. 4 in Stony Brook! The event runs from Noon to 6 p.m. Just so you know, the event is entirely free and features holiday treats, live music, a petting zoo, and more! (Stony Brook Village)
• "Santa Claus will be back in Smithtown this holiday season after a couple of years of COVID-19 restrictions that made it difficult for kids to crawl up on his lap and make their case that they’ve been good boys and girls over the last year." (Patch)
• A Christmas Tree has been set up at the Smithtown Public Library to benefit Long Island Veterans. The Veterans Tree needs scarves, gloves, hats other items. If you want to donate, bring your items to the library today! (Smithtown Public Library)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll see you soon.

— Debora Whitehead

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