🌱 Smithtown Daily: Maureen's Kitchen Best Breakfast & Brunch

Hey, neighbors! It's me again, Diane Witek, your host of the Smithtown Daily.

First, today's weather:

Breezy with periods of rain. High: 54, low: 49.

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Here are the top stories today in Smithtown:

1. Maureen's Kitchen was once again named best breakfast and best brunch on Long Island, according to the 2022 Bethpage Best of LI awards. The breakfast spot, at 108 Terry Road, Smithtown, has won best breakfast on the island 11 times in 13 tries since 2010, and best brunch for a fourth consecutive year. (Patch)
2. At Smithtown Ninja Academy, children and adults of all skill levels learn how to analyze, approach, and conquer ninja warrior obstacles, as stated on the website. Smithtown Ninja Academy owner Kathryn Gawrych said, "Ninja-style classes offer a way to build students' confidence when they complete a difficult course." (Subscription: Newsday)
3. Timothy Harrison, a Babylon special-education teacher, arrested earlier this month on charges of raping a 15-year-old student nine years ago was indicted Wednesday at Suffolk County Criminal Court in Riverhead. In a press conference earlier this month, Suffolk County Police Commissioner Rodney K. Harrison announced that the arrest comes after an investigation determined that Harrison had a sexual relationship with a high school student in 2013. The student was 15 at the time, and Harrison was 38, police said. (Patch)
4. Police have asked the public for help locating a woman accused of stealing two Craftsman toolsets from Lowe's in Commack at about 5:15 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 28, according to the Suffolk County Police Department. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest. Tips can be submitted by calling 1-800-220-TIPS. (Daily Voice)

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Today in Smithtown:

• Wonderful Ones (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (10 a.m.)
• Town Board Meeting — Rescheduled to Zoom Meeting. (2 p.m.)
• Just Ducky (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (2:30 p.m.)
• Art Party (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (4:30 p.m.)
• Directors, Din Blankenship and Erin Bernhardt, Up Next on THE SOUNDS OF FILM. (6 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Sweetbriar Nature Center: "Spring is upon us! Check out our resident red eared slider trying to woo his partner, it’s called the 'mating dance.' Usually, it is the male that exhibits this behavior, but not exclusively." (Facebook)
• Smithtown Performing Arts Center: "Meet Chad Danforth! As many of you know, he is known for his swift moves on the basketball court, leading East High to victory. His famous quote includes: '𝗪𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦!?'⁣ ⁣ 𝗪𝐈𝐋𝐃𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐒. ⁣See ya at SPAC." (Facebook) (Website)
• Smithtown Historical Society: "Don't miss our Model Train Show, Saturday, March 26, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m." (Facebook)
• Police Officer Kimberly Dono, Suffolk County Police Department: "Ronkonkoma Road closures Sunday, March 27 due to parade. The following roads will be closed for the Ronkonkoma St. Patrick’s Day parade on Sunday, March 27, Patchogue-Holbrook Road from Ackerly Lane to Portion Road, noon-4 p.m." (Nextdoor)

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— Diane Witek

About me: Impassioned Writer, Website Designer, Social Media Marketer and newly proclaimed Baker. Lover of nature and animals of all kinds.