🌱Trademark Counterfeiting Investigation Leads To Arrest + Real Estate

Hello all. I'm here with your fresh copy of the Smithtown Daily, filled with all the community information you need to know right now. In this issue, you'll find news about:

• Smithtown woman arrested for Trademark counterfeiting.
• Houses for sale in the neighborhood.
• Recent police activity in Smithtown and more!

But first, today's weather:

A shower and t-storm; windy. High: 69, low: 58.

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Here are the top five stories today in Smithtown:

1. Lindsay Castelli, 31, of Smithtown, was arrested on suspicion of trademark counterfeiting on Friday in Plainview. Police reports said Castelli owned an online boutique selling fake products from luxury brands like Gucci, Chanel, Prada, etc. The merchandise found was estimated at $40,000,000. She has been released on a desk appearance ticket and is scheduled for a court hearing on Nov. 2. (Smithtown Matters)
2. House hunters in the Smithtown area, check out our weekly Smithtown Real Estate Roundup with the newest houses for sale in the neighborhood. If you see a potential property, check its information to schedule a visit, and find a home today. (Smithtown Patch)
3. Two 17-year-olds were identified as victims of a shooting outside the home of Republican gubernatorial candidate Lee Zeldin. Both young men are from Mastic and were injured during the incident which is being investigated by the police as gang activity. (NY Post)
4. A 2004 Jeep Liberty was stolen from Vets Auto Service on Veterans Memorial Highway in Smithtown. No arrests were made. If you want to know about recent police activity in the neighborhood, read the Smithtown police blotter. (Smithtown Patch)
5. The library welcomes trustees Annette Galarza, Mildred Bernstein and Howard Knispel on its board. This election was controversial because board members barred books about LGBTQ from the library's children's section. To know more about the election results, click here. (Smithtown Patch)

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Today in Smithtown:

• Peek-a-BOO Baby (Smithtown Library-Nesconset Building). (10:30 a.m.)
• Nursery Rhyme Time (Smithtown Library-Commack Building). (11 a.m.)
• Costume Playdate (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (2:30 p.m.)
• Planes, Trains and Automobiles (Smithtown Library-Kings Park Building). (3 p.m.)
• Creative Writing (Smithtown Library-Kings Park Building). (4:00 PM)
• Stories and Sweets (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (5:00 PM)
• Paint and Listen Night (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Smithtown Patch: " It doesn’t feel quite a like fall until those perfect orange pumpkins picked from the best patch or field in Smithtown appear on neighborhood porches and steps.
  This year, however, it could cost a little extra to bring that quintessential piece of autumn home." (Patch)
• Smithtown Performing Arts Center: "The cast and crew of 'The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical' was honored to have Rob Rokicki, composer and lyricist of the show, in the audience this past Saturday!" (Smithtown Performing Arts Center via Facebook)
• Smithtown Library Kids: "While you are at home asleep, these animals are wide awake. Explore the night and check out a non-fiction book all about nocturnal animals." (Smithtown Library Kids via Facebook)
• Smithtown Library Kids: "While you are at home asleep, these animals are wide awake. Explore the night and check out a non-fiction book all about nocturnal animals." (Smithtown Library Kids via Instagram)

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You're all caught up for today. I'll see you around!

— Debora Whitehead

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