Suffolk Officer Arrested + Amazon Distribution Center + Yoo-Hoo

Hey, Smithtown! Diane Witek here, providing you with what you need to know to get this Friday started off right! Here's everything that's happening in and around town today.

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First, today's weather:

Possible light rain in the morning. High: 76, low: 67. Don't let the rain stop you from enjoying this beautiful day!

Here are the top stories today in Smithtown:

1. Smithtown Adoptable Pet of the Week: Yoo-Hoo, her unique coloring and stunning green eyes are hard to resist. She loves to snuggle and hang out in the sun. (Smithtown Patch)
2. News 12's Elisa DiStefano goes back to Hauppauge High School. As kids across Long Island settle in for a new school year, News 12 Long Island's morning team is going back to school too! (News 12 Bronx)
3. Habitat For Humanity builds home with help from Hendel Wealth Management. “Our team was not only able to come together for an incredible experience but was deeply rewarded by the fact that our efforts will eventually help to place an extremely well-deserving family into an affordable, stable and sustainable home.”(smithtownmatters.com)
4. Suffolk officer arrested after not responding to calls: SCDA. The officer was accused of not responding to calls for police assistance and then filing false reports claiming that he did.(Smithtown Patch)
5. Amazon plans another Long Island distribution center in Hauppauge. The online retailer wants to operate a 64,000-square-foot facility at 49 Wireless Ave. It could accommodate 186 delivery vans. Amazon presented plans for the facility to the Smithtown Board of Zoning Appeals on Tuesday. (The Real Deal)

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Today in Smithtown:

• Sweet Apples (Smithtown Library-Nesconset Building). (10 a.m.)
• Wonderful Ones (Smithtown Library-Commack Building). (10:30 a.m.)
• Tot Tunes (Smithtown Library-Kings Park Building). (10:30 a.m.)
• Chef Rob Scott’s Granny Smith Apple Fritter Bread (Smithtown Library). (3 p.m.)
• Dennis Cannataro Family Concert Series (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (7 p.m.)

Smithtown Patch Notebook

• Smithtown Performing Arts Center: "Finally they're opening up the gates! We can't wait to welcome you all back to SPAC for 'Frozen Jr.' this holiday season. Long Island's most talented teens come together to bring this beautiful story to life. Buy tickets now!" (Facebook)
• Straus Historical Society: "We are so excited to announce the publication of the SHS Newsletter! This newsletter contains articles about the 2021 Straus Scholarship Winners, the SS Ida Straus Liberty Ship, the naming of Netanya, Israel, and Hermine Straus Kohns Family." (Facebook)
• Smithtown Christian School: "Students, will we see YOU at the pole? On Wednesday, Sept. 22 at 7:45 a.m., our students are invited to join with schools around the world in praying for our friends, families, communities, and beyond. Stay up to date with all important information." (Facebook)
• Smithtown Historical Society: "Everyone’s favorite kids band Strummin’ and Drummin’ will be back at Sunday’s Heritage Country Festival - will you? Get tickets in advance!" (Facebook)
• Smithtown Library Kids: "Pair up with a teen buddy and have fun playing some favorite board games." (Facebook)

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— Diane Witek

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