🌱Leading The Pack+ Lake Ave. $8.2M Road +MacArthur Airport Quiet

Happy Tuesday, neighbors! Diane Witek here providing you with what you need to know to get your day started off right! Here's everything you need to know going on locally today.

First, today's weather:

Breezy in the afternoon. High: 44, low: 29.

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Here are the top stories in Smithtown today:

1. Letitia James Eyes Steve Bellone As Gubernatorial Running Mate. Suffolk Executive Steve Bellone is "leading the pack" as a running mate in the attorney general's run for governor, according to reports. Bellone, a Democrat who was re-elected to a third four-year term in 2019, will have reached his executive term limit at the start of 2023, according to Suffolk County rule. Bellone has expressed his own interest in running for governor. (The Patch)
2. Lake Avenue Smithtown's 8.2 Million Dollar Road. It was a long time coming, say many residents and business owners. And although the Lake Avenue project in Saint James’ business district may be on budget and on time (actually, much earlier), there are roadblocks that could mean it may not reach its full potential for a while. (smithtownmatters.com)
3. Ahead Of A Busy Thanksgiving Travel Week, MacArthur Airport Is A Peaceful Oasis. While Friday saw a record number of airline passengers since the pandemic nationwide, Long Island MacArthur Airport in Islip was peaceful and quiet on Sunday. (Newsday)

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Today in Smithtown:

• Art Starts (Smithtown Library). (10 a.m.)
• Open Knit and Crochet Night (Smithtown Library). (5 p.m.)
• 3D Turkeys (Smithtown Library). (6 p.m.)
• Holiday Countdown (Smithtown Library). (6:30 p.m.)
• HSW — Tri M Dinner — Smithtown High School-West. (7 p.m.)
• Smithtown During the Roaring 20s (Smithtown Library). (7 p.m.)

Smithtown Patch Notebook

• Smithtown Performing Arts Center: "Join us tonight at 6 p.m. for the premiere of 'War Stories,' a new documentary film honoring Smithtown veterans. Non-perishable items for donation will be collected for the U.S. Veterans Beacon House Pantry. #spac ,#smithtowntheatre, #smithtown." (Facebook)
• Smithtown Library Kids: "Enjoy a feel good story about kindness." (Facebook)

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• KP Kid Wrestling — Come Join The Fun. (Nov. 23)
• "The Crab Meadow Painter." (Nov. 25)
• Christmas Festival & Sale. (Nov. 26)
• Celebrate Thanksgiving With 15 Percent Off Floral Centerpieces. (Nov. 26)
• Breakfast with Santa! (Nov. 27)
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— Diane Witek

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