🌱 Smithtown Police Blotter + Job Openings + Blood Drive At SBU

Hello all. Debora Whitehead here with your Wednesday edition of the Smithtown Daily, full of all the local news you need to know right now. Including updates on...

• Blood drive at Stony Brook University; Smithtown Police Blotter.
• Halloween fun is at the library Saturday.
• Local jobs and more!

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Breezy in the afternoon. High: 56, low: 41.

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Here are the top four stories today in Smithtown:

1. A blood drive will be held at the Student Activities Center of Stony Brook University Thursday. From 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., New York Blood Center professionals will take donations. If you want to know who's eligible to donate or the COVID-19 precautions, visit here. (Patch)
2. A backpack with a significant amount of cash was stolen from a vehicle on Smithtown Main Street. The car's owner reported the theft last week and said $10,000 was inside the backpack. No arrests were made. If you want to know more about police activity and reports in the neighborhood, click on the link to check the latest Smithtown police blotter. (Smithtown Patch)
3. Silly Scarecrow children's program will be hosted Saturday at the Smithtown Public Library-Kings Park Building. Kids will listen to fall tales and make a scarecrow with popsicle sticks. This program is designed for children aged 3-5 and begins at 10:30 a.m. (Smithtown Library)
4. Look who's hiring this week in and around Smithtown. Patch weekly collaborates with ZipRecruiter in listing the latest jobs in the neighborhood. If you see a position that interests you, apply today! (Smithtown Patch)

Today in Smithtown:

• Take and Make-Halloween Garland (Smithtown Library). (9:30 a.m.)
• All Abilities Sensory Movie (Smithtown Library-Nesconset Building). (9:30 a.m.)
• A Matter of Balance (Smithtown Library-Kings Park Building). (10 a.m.)
• Parachute for Tots (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (10 a.m.)
• Terrific Threes (Smithtown Library-Kings Park Building). (3:30 p.m.)
• Mini Pumpkin Pots (Smithtown Library-Commack Library). (4:15 p.m.)
• SAT Review (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (6 p.m.)
• Pysanky Pumpkin Egg (Smithtown Library-Nesconset Building). (6:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• "Smithtown Democrats have named Patty Stoddard, a retired math teacher and teachers union leader from Nesconset, as town chairwoman." (Newsday/Subscription Required)
• St. Patrick School, Smithtown: "Our Pumpkin Patch was held last Wednesday. It was a beautiful day to pick a pumpkin! Thank you to our volunteers who made the day so special." (St. Patrick School, Smithtown via Facebook)
• Smithtown Library Kids: "Pumpkins, pumpkins, everywhere. Celebrate the season with one of these pumpkin themed picture books." (Smithtown Library Kids via Instagram)

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You're all caught up for today! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next update.

— Debora Whitehead

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