🌱Smithtown Daily: Meet Addison + Credit Card Theft + Hit-And-Run

Good morning, Smithtown! Diane Witek here with everything you need to know to get this Tuesday started off right.

First, today's weather:

Cooler; breezy in the morning. High: 47, low: 32.

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Here are the top stories today in Smithtown:

1. New cats, dogs, pets up for adoption in the Smithtown area. Consider beginning at a local animal pound like Huntington Shelter and Adoption Center, where Addison the dog is waiting patiently. Maybe you would consider fostering a pet. If you aren't sure if you have time to take care of a pet year-round, many shelters offer opportunities to foster pets until they are placed. (Smithtown Patch)
2. Who's hiring around Smithtown? There are many high paying jobs listed, even if you are looking for part-time work, it's all there in the Patch. So, what are you waiting for? (Smithtown Patch)
3. A cash reward is being offered by the Suffolk County Police Department, who is seeking the public's help in identifying a duo that allegedly stole and used a woman's credit card at Target, at 98 Veterans Memorial Highway, in Commack on Jan. 28. Anyone with information about these incidents can contact Suffolk County Crime Stoppers to submit an anonymous tip by calling 1-800-220-TIPS. (Patch)
4. Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian hit-and-run incident that happened Monday morning in Stony Brook. Suffolk County police said the pedestrian versus motor vehicle incident occurred on westbound Route 347 near Daffodil Lane and was reported in a 911 call at 5:16 a.m. The driver fled, but police so far have not released any information on the vehicle. The identity of the victim has been withheld, pending notification of next of kin. (News 12 Long Island)
5. Suffolk County police investigators have released photos of a suspect and his vehicle after he allegedly broke into the BP gas station on Portion Road in Lake Ronkonkoma on Monday, Feb. 28, and stole approximately $325 worth of cigarettes before fleeing in a red sedan. Anyone with information regarding the robbery or suspect has been asked to contact Suffolk County Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-220-TIPS. (Daily Voice)

Today in Smithtown:

• Wonderful Ones (Smithtown Library-Nesconset Building). (11 a.m.)
• Art Group (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (Noon)
• Town Board Meeting — Zoom Meeting — Town of Smithtown Meetings. (2 p.m.)
• Bookmark Volunteers (Smithtown Library-Nesconset Building). (4:30 p.m.)
• Open Knit and Crochet Night (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (5 p.m.)
• Andy Warhol and Pop Art (Smithtown Library-Nesconset Building). (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Nextdoor Neighbor, Riviera Ridge: "Does anyone know of someone who can shave an inch off a granite countertop without destroying the counter? I moved into a house with a beautiful custom kitchen but now I need new appliances." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Oakside / Landing: "See this art event in St. James." (Nextdoor)

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You're all caught up for today. I'll see you around!

— Diane Witek

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