🌱 Smithtown Daily: Cellphone Donation + Save Duke + $3 Gas Tax Cap

Hello, neighbors! Diane Witek here with the Thursday copy of the Smithtown Daily.

First, today's weather:

A heavy thunderstorm in the p.m. High: 72, low: 50.

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Here are the top stories in Smithtown today:

1. Save a life, donate an unused cell phone! The phones will be repurposed into lifelines for Suffolk County’s most vulnerable residents. Collection bins are located at each Correctional Facility in the Visiting Lobby, at the Civil Enforcement Bureau in Yaphank, and at 1st District Court in Central Islip. For more information, visit www.SuffolkSheriff.com. (LongIsland.com)
2. Paws of War is trying to bring Duke, who lived a life filled with abuse and neglect, home with Army Specialist Arto to the United States, where he would be safe. Duke had an infected injury around his neck, where a rope had been dug into his skin. For those who would like to donate to help Paws of War and save Duke, you may do so here. (Smithtown Patch)
3. Long Island cardiologist Trevor Verga was found dead on Tuesday after being reported missing by family members. Verga was 45 years old and resided in Kings Park, the cause of death appears to be non-criminal. (News 12 New Jersey)
4. Trying to find ways to keep your kids entertained this spring break? There are plenty of activities planned for children and families looking for fun. Newsday provides six options for children and families. (Subscription: Newsday)
5. Gas prices at the pumps have been climbing, more than a dollar per gallon in the span of a year. Both Nassau and Suffolk lawmakers will cap local sales tax collection on gas at $3. Maybe now we can breathe a little easier at the pumps. (Patch)

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Today in Smithtown:

• NY State Unclaimed Funds — How to Find Lost Money (Smithtown Library). (10 a.m.)
• One Rainy Day (Smithtown Library - Nesconset Building). (11 a.m.)
• Spring Fling (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (2:30 p.m.)
• LEGO® League (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (5 p.m.)
• 15 Ways to Start Saving Money in the Garden Right Now (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (7 p.m.)
• Floral Bunny Mason Jars (Smithtown Library-Nesconset Building). (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Straus Historical Society: "Isidor and Ida Straus were booked on the maiden voyage of the RMS Titanic along with Ida’s new English maid, Ellen Bird, and Isidor’s valet, John Farthing. They boarded in Southampton England on April 10, 1912, after having been issued tickets." (Facebook) (Website)
• Smithtown Library Kids: "Thanks to our friends from RJO Intermediate School for visiting our Kings Park Building for an out-of-this-world class!" (Instagram) (Website)
• Smithtown Performing Arts Center: "Tickets for 'A Royal Princess Party' are selling faster than you can say 'Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo.' Purchase yours today for the best seats in the Royal Kingdom of Smithtown. ✨ 🎟️: smithtownpac.org, #smithtownpac." (Facebook) (Website)
• Smithtown Performing Arts Center: "Spring into savings for 'Disney's High School Musical Jr!' Purchase before Friday, April 15 to save $5 off on tickets using the code SPRING. This offer is not valid on previous sales. 🎟️: smithtownpac.org, #spac, #longisland." (Facebook) (Website)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Smithtown Pines: "Need someone to do a small tile job. Can someone recommend a good tile person for small tile job for my bathroom. Please and thanks." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Smithtown Pines: "Need a good air conditioner company. Can someone please, recommend a good local reputable air conditioner company in the area. I am thinking of adding central air conditioning in my house. Thanks. All the best." (Nextdoor)

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— Diane Witek

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