🌱 Smithtown Daily: TikTok Gun Threat + Events + MD Gets 23 Years

Happy Saturday, neighbors! It's me again, Diane Witek, your host of the Smithtown Daily. Here are the top 3 stories in Smithtown today.

First, today's weather:

Cooler with occasional rain. High: 42, low: 40.

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Here are the top stories in Smithtown today:

1. Long Island police are monitoring the TikTok school violence threats. No specific threats have been aimed at Long Island. (Patch)
2. Here are the events happening this weekend in the Smithtown area. Your Smithtown Patch community calendar is a great way to see what's happening near you and discover local events that fit your interests. See what's happening and what might interest you before you make plans. (Smithtown Patch)
3. A former medical doctor from Merrick was sentenced on Thursday to 23 years in prison for the illegal distribution of oxycodone that led to the overdose deaths of two patients, the Department of Justice said. Michael Belfiore was also ordered to forfeit $7,270 in illegal fees that he took from the deceased patients, and pay $17,000 in restitution, the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District said. Belfiore, from Westbury, was convicted of the charges in May 2018 by a federal jury. His medical license lapsed, and he is no longer practicing medicine. "In violation of his oath to do no harm, Belfiore intentionally distributed highly addictive and potentially lethal opioids in dosages and quantities that resulted in the overdose deaths of two of his patients, US Attorney Breon Peace said in a statement." (Patch)

Today in Smithtown:

• Victory Pro Wrestling presents "Devastation." Located at The Sports Arena, 620 Middle Country Road, St James. (7:30 p.m.)
• Toddler Music Makers (Smithtown Library). (9:30 a.m.)
• Kids Can Volunteer — Wildlife Winter Ornaments (Smithtown Library). (11 a.m.)

From my notebook:

• Sweetbriar Nature Center: "Friday is going to be a beautiful evening and we have two events going on at 6:30 p.m. Winter Solstice Forest Bathing: Take a mindful forest walk under the stars lit by lanterns. Sing along as we look forward to longer and lighter days." (Facebook)
• Smithtown Performing Arts Center: "It's true, Anna. 'Frozen Jr.' returns tonight at 7:30 p.m.! Can't make it tonight? 'Frozen Jr.' plays tomorrow at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. 🎟️: smithtownpac.org, #spac, #longisland, #longislandtheatre." (Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Parnell: "Fall/winter cleanups before the holidays. Anyone looking for fall winter cleanups please contact me. I am professional, reliable, reasonable priced and provides outstanding service." (Nextdoor)

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Events:

• NCNW General Membership Meeting Long Island Cross County Section. Online via ZOOM.(Dec.18)
• Bright Lights, a Magical Holiday Celebration at Vanderbilt Museum. Located at 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport. (Dec. 18 & 19)
• Victory Pro Wrestling presents "Devastation." Located at The Sports Arena, 620 Middle Country Road, St. James. (Dec. 18)
• The Krampus Jubilee. Located at Chambers Of Hell, 1745 Express Dr N, Hauppauge. (Dec. 19)
• Brighten The First Day Of Winter With 15 Percent Off FTD’s Sunniest Blooms. FTD Flowers . (Dec. 21)
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• Congratulations To Hills East Football. (Details)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday! See you tomorrow morning for another update.

— Diane Witek

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