🌱 Store Burglary On Jericho + Summer Concerts Returns To The Library

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Mostly sunny and less humid. High: 79, low: 62.

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Here are the top 4 stories today in Smithtown:

1. The Off-Road N' Outdoors Power Sports store on Jericho Turnpike in Smithtown was burglarized on June 25. According to Suffolk police, the glass door was broken, and a dirt bike and a locked cash box were stolen around 4:33 a.m. (Smithtown Patch)
2. The music will be loud at the Smithtown Library with the return of the Summer Concert Series. Suffolk County Legislator Rob Trotta announced that the concerts would start on Thursday, July 7, at 7:30 p.m., with the Just Sixties (60s) opening the event. (Smithtown Matters)
3. Town of Smithtown hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the Gaynor Park Little League Field opening in St. James. Town officials, the Recreation Department, and other community institutions gathered on June 11 for the grand opening. (Patch)
4. A week of "Jaw-some" adventures is approaching the Smithtown Library with its Shark week. Many creative and fun activities are planned to study the sharks from French Polynesia. Register here. (Smithtown Library)

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Today in Smithtown:

• DIY Dragon Boat (Smithtown Library-Kings Park Building). (11 a.m.)
• Art Group (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (Noon)
• Art Around the World (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (3 p.m.)
• Have you met Keith Haring? (Smithtown Library - Nesconset Building). (6 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Patch: "Who’s hiring in Smithtown? Take a look at this week’s newest job openings." (Smithtown Patch)
• Cristofer Damianos, owner of Damianos Realty Group located in Smithtown, has taken a seat on the Suffolk County Industrial Development Agency board. The first meeting with Damianos' participation was held last week. (Newsday/Subscription Required)
• Sweetbriar Nature Center: "The phrase 'It Takes a Village' has taken on new meaning for us here at Sweetbriar. After 28 hours of searching, Nebula is now safe and sound and home." (Sweetbriar Nature Center via Facebook)
• Patch: "Homeowners can access a certain percentage of their home's equity to fund home improvement projects or even pay for college tuition." (Patch)
• Long Island News 12: "Summer vacation is starting, and you are probably looking for activities to keep the kids busy. News 12 is on a mission to help by testing out the hottest toys coming in under $20." (Long Island News 12)

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