🌱 Smithtown Daily: Arrest Made In Fatal Hit-And-Run Crash In Commack

Hello, everybody. Diane Witek here right on time with your fresh copy of the Smithtown Daily, filled with all the local news you need to know right now.

First, today's weather:

Pleasant with sunshine. High: 79, low: 59.

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Here are the top stories today in Smithtown:

1. Madeline Henriquez, a Brentwood woman driving with a learner permit, was arrested for fleeing the scene of a crash that killed a pedestrian in May, police said. "Cherokee Fletcher, 28, of Commack, mother of five, was killed while standing on the sidewalk when a vehicle collided with another vehicle at the intersection of Moreland Road" and struck Fletcher. Major Case Unit detectives charged Henriquez with manslaughter and other serious charges. GoFundMe was launched by Fletcher's mother-in-law. (Smithtown Matters)
2. Just a reminder: Smithtown Parking Violation Amnesty went into effect June 1 and lasts through June 30, all parking violations issued between Jan. 1, 2013, and Dec. 31, 2021, can be paid off with a 50 percent reduction on the amount of the outstanding fine. To make a payment, visit this website or pay by check or money order to 65 Maple Ave., Smithtown. (Town of Smithtown)
   
3. The annual Member Artist Showcase at the Mills Pond Gallery in St. James features the work of 73 member artists from 40 Long Island communities, NYC and North Carolina, from June 4 to July 10. The opening reception for the public is Saturday, June 4 from 1 to 4 p.m. "to meet the exhibiting artists and view their work." Brought to you by the Smithtown Township Arts Council. (TBR News Media)
4. Bunty’s Jewelry, at 120 Commack Road, in Commack was broken into by three men at around 11:55 p.m. on May 16. The trio stole jewelry and are wanted for burglary, police said. Police have provided a video. If you have information, please reach out to Suffolk County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS. (Patch)
5. The third annual Babylon Pride event happens this Sunday and is expected to be the biggest yet. The car parade, which started during the pandemic, will have three floats and kicks off at 3 p.m. on Deer Park Avenue. Roman, co-founder of the event along with Bob McKeown, told Patch, "I tell everyone, come out and be fabulous. Babylon Village is your runway, so prepare to come and strut and be your authentic self when you come to Babylon that day." (Patch)

Today in Smithtown:

• Take and Make — Outer Space Fun (Smithtown Library). (9:30 a.m.)
• Learning to Code with HTML (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (10 a.m.)
• Creation Station (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (10 a.m.)
• Nursery Rhyme Time (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (10 a.m.)
• Shrinky Dink Flair (Smithtown Library-Nesconset Building). (2:30 p.m.)
• Strong Island Roller Derby. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Smithtown Historical Society: "You may see these two guys around if you're visiting the farm. Oreo & Grumps love to check out what's going on at the farm." (Smithtown Historical Society via Facebook) (Website)
• St James/Smithtown Little League: "The Minor League Baseball playoff bracket is set! The first round kicks off this coming Tuesday, June 7. Good luck to all our teams!" (St James/Smithtown Little League via Facebook) (Website)
• St James/Smithtown Little League: "Ready for a parade inside Yankee Stadium? Join St. James-Smithtown Little League and the New York Yankees for a fun-filled day at Yankee Stadium as the Bombers take on the Kansas City Royals. Tickets purchased through this offer will." (St James/Smithtown Little League via Facebook) (Website)
• Smithtown Performing Arts Center: "#tbt to our rockin' production of 'Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson'🎸 #smithtownpac, #spac, #smithtowntheatre." (Smithtown Performing Arts Center via Facebook) (Website)
• Smithtown Library Kids: "Looking for something to read? Check out these books!" (Smithtown Library Kids via Instagram) (Website)

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That's it for today. I'll see you soon!

— Diane Witek

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