🌱 Smithtown Fire Dept. Christmas Parade Route + Police Blotter + Jobs

Hi all. It's me, Debora Whitehead, your host of the Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town. Today's briefing includes...

• The Smithtown Fire Department Parade.
• Learn the legacy of Long Island Judge, Stuart Namm.
• Events in Smithtown, Jobs, and more!

But first, today's weather:

Breezy. High: 39, low: 29.

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Here are the top five stories in Smithtown today:

1. The 43rd annual Smithtown Fire Department Christmas Parade kicks off on Dec. 17. The event is scheduled to start at 4 p.m. from 100 Elm Avenue in Smithtown. I am sure many of you want to know the entire route to watch the decorated firetrucks "marching" through the neighborhood. Visit here to learn where and when! (Smithtown Patch)
2. Long Island judge, Stuart Namm, died on Nov. 30. Naum is well known for his fight against corruption in Suffolk County during the '90s. Visit here to learn about his legacy and to read an interview with his son, Gary Namm. (Three Village Patch)
3. Suffolk police are seeking a man who slashed the tires of seven cars in a parking lot. The vehicles were parked in the Suffolk County Department of Social Services parking lot. Cameras showed the suspect on a skateboard dressed in a gray hoodie and black pants. Visit the link to see a picture of the suspect and help police to identify him. (News 12 Brooklyn)
4. The Public Storage on Nesconset Highway was burglarized on Dec. 7. Someone broke the locker and stole guitars, clothing items, tools, and other objects from the unit. Visit the link I've shared to learn about other police reports in Smithtown. (Smithtown Patch)
5. Patch has an updated list of jobs in and around the Smithtown area. If you see anything that interests you, visit the link and apply today! (Smithtown Patch)

Today in Smithtown:

• Holiday Boutique at Daniel Gale Stony Brook! (6 p.m.)
• Pinecone Gnomes (Smithtown Library-Commack Building). (4:15 p.m.)
• Montauk Highway-From Urban Streets to Atlantic Dunes (Smithtown Library-Commack Building). (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• For those house hunting in the Smithtown area, check the five newest properties available in the neighborhood. If you see a potential house that catches your eye, get the information for the next steps! (Smithtown Patch)
• The St. James Winter Walk features live music on Saturday, Dec. 17, from 3 to 9 p.m. The Smithtown School District Music Department and St. Philip and James Choir will perform during the event. Santa Claus will be at Celebrate Park. (All Events)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Brooksite: "Good eve everyone! - I am searching for someone to replace the sheetrock in our bathroom. Preferably someone that is local, available, and dependable! The last guy quoted me $200 (it’s a small job) but has canceled four times on me." (Nextdoor)

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• Holiday Lights At The Bronx Zoo. (December 23)
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You're officially in the loop for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with a new update!

— Debora Whitehead

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