🌱 Summer Concerts Sizzling In Smithtown + Burglar Arrested In Suffolk

Hey, hello! It's me, Debora Whitehead, your host of the Patch newsletter. Follow along to find out the most important things happening in town these days. Today you'll find news about these stories and more...

• Long Beach Concert Series this Friday.
• Police ask for the public's help to arrest a shoplifter.
• Happenings, events and more!

But first, today's weather: Partly sunny. High: 83, Low: 64.

Here are the top four stories in Smithtown today:

1. The next Long Beach Concert Series is Friday, June 30 with Ed Travers Band performing the greatest hits from the 60s through the 90s. The show starts at 7 p.m. at Long Beach Road in Nissequogue. (Smithtown Chronicle)
2. Suffolk Police sought a man who allegedly stole $250 worth of products from the laundry supplies aisle of CVS Pharmacy on Commack Road. The suspect is seen on the security cameras wearing a blonde wig while leaving the store with unpaid products. If you have any information, please get in touch with Suffolk County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS. (Long Island News12)
3. For those wondering if there is another spot in the neighborhood to enjoy summer concerts, the Smithtown Public Library is the place to go! Dennis Cannataro is set to open the Family Summer Concert Series on Thursday, July 6, at 7:30 p.m. Don't forget to bring a chair or a blanket to enjoy this free community event! (Smithlib)
4. Police announced the arrest of a 70-year-old man who they say committed burglaries in seven commercial businesses in Suffolk County, including three companies on Lake Grove. Kenneth Eckoff is suspected of removing the glass doors from the establishments and taking money from the cashiers. Read the whole story here. (Long Island News 12)

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Today in Smithtown:

Friday, June 30

• Tito's Handmade Vodka at the Wine Guy in Smithtown. (Noon)
  
• Tour of Homes — Sunrise of Smithtown. (2 p.m.)
  
• Take Me Out to the Ballgame at Smithtown Public Library. (3:30 p.m.)
• Goat Yoga at the Smithtown Historical Society. (5:30 p.m.)
• Long Beach Concert Series — Ed Travers Band. (7 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• SSPJ School: "Such a blessing and an honor for Fiona our 2023 recipient of the Mary B. Monte award to meet and spend time with Mrs. Monte! The Mary B. Monte Award recognizes a student for their Christian Values: their kindness, compassion towards others." (SSPJ School via Facebook)
• Patch: "The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday ended race-conscious affirmative action policies similar to those used for decades by some New York colleges and universities to increase diversity on their campuses." (Patch)
• Field of Heroes Youth Clinic is returning in August! Save the date Aug. 27 for this unique community event at Daniel J. Flynn Memorial Park Town in Smithtown that aims to raise funds to help renovate the Community Living Center courtyard at the Northport VA Medical Center. Children aged 6-18 will participate in the baseball clinic plus enjoy a special lunch. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Visit the link I've shared for additional information. (Smithtown Gov.)
• It's time to "Travel Back to the 80s" at the Smithtown Performing Arts Center. Participants are invited to dress "rad" on Friday, July 14. A well-known group of characters will gather to perform a hilarious story straight from the 80s and dance through the night. For more information and tickets, click here. (Smithtown Chronicle)

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— Debora Whitehead

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