🌱 Smithtown Chiropractor Arrested + Connectivity Plan For Low Income

Hello, everybody. Debora Whitehead here with your fresh copy of the Smithtown Patch newsletter, full of all the community information you need to know right now. Including updates on...

• Smithtown chiropractor arrest.
• New program to benefit low-income families.
• Food drive in Smithtown and more.

But first, today's weather: Nice with plenty of sunshine. High: 77, Low: 60.

Here are the top four stories in Smithtown today:

1. A Smithtown chiropractor was arrested for allegedly touching the breast of a 16-year-old girl. Ronald Bernardini, 65, pledged guilty to the accusations. Police are asking any other victims to come forward. Read the whole story here. (Smithtown Patch)
2. Low-income families in Smithtown can now apply for a $9.25 monthly discount on their telephone, internet, and bundled packages through the New Lifetime Program. The Federal Communications Commission partnered with the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners to create the Affordable Connectivity Program. If you are interested in learning more, please access Smithtownny.Gov. (Newsbreak)
3. Legislator Rob Trotta asks the community to donate non-perishable food items to support the Kings Park St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry. Personal hygiene items are also accepted. The pantry is at St. Joseph’s Church, 59 Church St. in Kings Park. For more information, please call 631-269-6635. (LI Business)
4. Smithtown kindergarteners celebrated the first week of school with fun activities. Little ones enjoyed games, stories, crafts, and more! Visit the link I've shared to access a photo gallery. (Smithtown Patch)

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Today in Smithtown:

Thursday, September 14

• Three Billy Goats Gruff at SmithLib — Kings Park. (10:30 p.m.)
• Irish History, Culture and Traditions at SmithLib — Kings Park. (12:30 p.m.)
• DIY Stickers at SmithLib — Smithtown. (5 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Sweetbriar Nature Center: "Back in May we received these two baby screech owls. These owlets were found after their home was removed. Although we tried to reunite them with their parents, no one returned to feed them." (Sweetbriar Nature Center via Facebook)
• SSPJ School: "SSPJ Fourth Grade students have taken on leadership responsibilities. Thank you to James for leading our school in the Grace Prayer!" (SSPJ School via Facebook)
• Smithtown Performing Arts Center: "Good morning! Guess what opens this Saturday at 8 p.m.? Tickets at https://smithtownpac.org/rent/." (Smithtown Performing Arts Center via Facebook)
• Smithtown Library Kids: "At our Art Starts program we read Art by Patrick McDonnell, then created campfires and packed peanut flowers (among other things)! Check out our awesome creations!" (Smithtown Library Kids via Instagram)

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Featured events:

• Baseball on the Farm with the New York Mutuals vs. the Atlantics. (September 16)
• Stony Brook CommUniversity Day! (September 23)
• The 4th Annual Commack Day - Bring the whole family! (September 30)
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Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with another update.

— Debora Whitehead

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