🌱 Smithtown Daily: Woman Charged In Holtsville Hit-Run + LI High Risk

Happy Monday, neighbors! Diane Witek here to get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note.

First, today's weather:

A heavy t-storm in the p.m. High: 72, low: 58.

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Here are the top stories in Smithtown today:

1. A Lake Ronkonkoma woman, Johanna Iovino, 30, appeared in court Sunday where she was "arraigned on two counts of leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death," according to Suffolk County police. Ryan Walker, age 37, was killed and Robert Kehlenbeck, age 46, died Saturday. The incident took place in Holtsville last week. (Daily Voice)
2. The Patch reported earlier this year that the restaurant by Old Fields restaurateur David Tunney would replace Pentimento; now we know its name: Luca. The restaurant will have a a modern Italian flair will seat 80 inside and an additional 30 outside and will open by the end of June or early July. (Greater Long Island)
3. Both Nassau and Suffolk counties has recently been classified as high-risk communities for COVID transmission. Health officials are now recommending Long Islanders wear masks indoors again. The CDC mask recommendation is not mandatory, but encouraged. (News 12 Long Island)

Today in Smithtown:

• Family Connect Night K-8 - Smithtown Csd (All Day)
• Take and Make-Punny Planter (Smithtown Library) (9:30 a.m.)
• Nursery Rhyme Time (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building) (10 a.m.)
• Buffalo Chicken Penne Pasta Casserole with Chef Rob Scott (Smithtown Library) (3 p.m.)
• Battle of the Books (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building) (4:15 p.m.)
• Make It Monday (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building) (6:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Sweetbriar Nature Center: "Release day for this chipmunk that we overwintered. I’m sure she was shocked when we opened the cover and actually let her go! Recently, scientists have discovered the gene that makes the color contrast in a chipmunks stripes." (Facebook)
• Smithtown Department of Public Safety: "On October 1st, 1961, the United States Congress authorized President John F. Kennedy to proclaim May 15 of each year as Peace Officers Memorial Day." (Facebook)
• Smithtown Performing Arts Center: "Have you secured your spot in our upcoming Summer Intensive Program? Get yours now! education@smithtownpac.org, #smithtownpac." (Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Forestwood: "Fox on the loose by my house. I had my dogs with me as I was recording. Some of the comments my seem odd now because I edited the post. One was a whippet high prey dog. I think that’s what caused this situation." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Parnell: "Hi everyone hope all is well! My name is Tim VanderBrink, I am a high school student looking to make some extra cash on the side. I am an honor roll student as well as a multi-sport athlete. I am willing to do any manual labor." (Nextdoor)

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— Diane Witek

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