🌱 Smithtown Daily: Commack Stabbing + DOH Meeting + ASL Classes

Up and at 'em, Smithtown! Diane Witek here to get you all caught up to start this Wednesday, Feb. 9 off on an informed note. Here's everything you need to know today in town.

First, today's weather:

Sunny to partly cloudy. High: 42, low: 34.

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Here are the top stories today in Smithtown:

1. A man in Commack was seriously wounded by stabbing Monday night. According to Suffolk County Police, officers responded to a house on Walter Court after a 911 call reported an injured man inside his residence, at approximately 9:30 p.m. When officers arrived, they found a 30-year-old man with multiple stab wounds. "The victim was transported to an area hospital for treatment of serious injuries," according to reports. Detectives are asking anyone with information to contact the Fourth Squad at 631-854-8452 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS. All calls will be kept confidential. (smithtownmatters.com)
2. A Board of Health meeting is scheduled for Feb. 16, the meeting will be held in person and via videoconferencing (via Zoom). Suffolk County Department of Health Services Health Admin Board Room, 3500 Sunrise Highway, Great River. (Press Release Desk)
3. Hauppauge high school students begin selecting their courses for next year they will have the opportunity to take American Sign Language — the first time in more than 20 years! "It’s such a culture enriched course," said Lori Campbell, who oversees the languages program for the district. "It really gives children a broad view of how different people learn. For children who are visual learners, this is the way to go." (Subscription: Newsday)
4. A woman was followed from Walt Whitman Shops to her Deer Park home, then robbed of her newly purchased $3,100 Louis Vuitton pocketbook. Suffolk County police said the woman saw a woman filming her. Authorities say when she arrived at home, a moment later, a man was seen exiting a gold Honda Odyssey from the passenger side. He smashed the rear window of her vehicle, removed the purse, and was then picked up by the driver of the Honda. Anyone with information about these incidents can contact Suffolk County Crime Stoppers to submit an anonymous tip by calling 1-800-220-TIPS. (WABC-TV)

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Today in Smithtown:

• Medicaid by State Part II: NY, NJ & FL. (8:30 a.m.)
• Virtual Open House/Information Session for Lower School and Upper School. (9:30 a.m.)
• Virtual Open House/Information Session for Early Childhood. (Noon)
• Proactive Planning: Protecting Your Assets & Preparing for the Next Chapter. (5:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Smithtown Performing Arts Center: "𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺? 𝗪𝗜𝗟𝗗𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗦! 🐾 ⁣ ⁣ Getcha’ head in the game this spring at SPAC! Disney Channel's smash hit musical comes to life on stage in 'Disney’s High School Musical JR.'⁣" (Facebook) (Website)
• Smithtown Library Kids: "Check out what's happening for school aged children at the Commack Building! Call 631-360-2480 ext. 396 or register online. https://smithlib.org/childrens-programs/children-s-commack-programs.html." (Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Willow Wood: "Can anybody recommend a good tree service company in the Smithtown area? I need trees trimmed." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Parnell: "Does anyone know of a good CPA that does individual taxes? Thanks for any suggestions." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, The Landing: "Electrician needed to install 220-volt car charger. Hi, folks, we need a qualified electrician to install a 220-volt charger ASAP for an electric vehicle. There is a nearby 220 line that could be tapped into." (Nextdoor)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday off right. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with your next update!

— Diane Witek

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