🌱 Stephen Gallagher Talks Owning The Trattoria + Altercation

Hello, neighbors! It's me again, Diane Witek, your host of the Smithtown Daily.

First, today's weather:

Cloudy, a rain or snow shower. High: 46, low: 35.

Here are the top stories in Smithtown today:

1. Chef Stephen Gallagher, of The Trattoria, talks owning St. James Restaurant. Stephen Gallagher, owner of The Trattoria explains that some of the biggest challenges owning The Trattoria include the steep learning curve going from being executive chef to owning the place. Before purchasing The Trattoria in 2013 from owner Eric Lomondo, Gallagher had formative cooking experiences at several local LI restaurants, including Star Boggs in Westhampton and The Jamesport Manor Inn. Asked about plans for The Trattoria, Gallagher says simply, “I’m just working on keeping it all going.”(Long Island Press)
2. Man stabbed in Wyandanch following altercation at gas station. A man was stabbed following an altercation in the parking lot of a BP gas station on Straight Path in Wyandanch Thursday night. Police arrested Ronald Carson, 49, of Wyandanch, who sustained minor injuries after the altercation. (Newsday)

Smithtown Patch Notebook

• Sweetbriar Nature Center: "The before pictures can be seen on Instagram- The big reveal! Back in August Stanley the box turtle came in after being run over by a car. It’s taken many months but what a transformation." (Facebook)
• Smithtown Performing Arts Center: "SPAC has gone all out in this production and it shows. The team has succeeded in bringing the the mystical world of 'Arendelle' to life on the stage. If your child loves 'Frozen', they will love this show." (Facebook)
• Smithtown Performing Arts Center: "SPAC is thrilled to announce our first sensory friendly performance! Join us for Frozen Jr. on Dec. 4 at 7 p.m. SPAC will create a friendly and supportive environment for children and adults who would benefit from a sensory friendly performance. " (Facebook)

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