🌱 Two Arrested In Raid In Smithtown + Erroneous Tax Letter Sent Out

Hey, everybody! Debora Whitehead here with your fresh copy of the Smithtown Daily. Keep reading to find out all the most important things happening in town, including updates on...

• Some Smithtown residents received an erroneous tax letter.
• Officer stabbed in Medford released from Stony Brook Hospital.
• Two arrested in parlor raid in Smithtown and more!

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Here are the top four stories in Smithtown today:

1. Ten Smithtown residents received erroneous tax arrears notices. The issue is due to a cyberattack on the computer government's system in September of last year. Suffolk County Comptroller John Kennedy apologized for the confusion and inconvenience it caused for over 130 residents in Suffolk County. If you receive the letter, you can call 631-852-1501 to reach out to the tax section in Riverhead to speak with an office staff member. (Newsday/Subscription Required)
2. The officer stabbed in Medford has been released from Stony Brook University. Two officers were transported to the hospital last week after a brutal struggle with a man involved in a fight with a roommate. The cops arrived at the scene in response to a 911 call. (Long Island News12)
3. Police arrested two women during a raid on a massage parlor in Commack. The duo was charged with unlawful practice of a profession and prostitution. Police arrived at the Lily Spa on Commack Road due to complaints from residents. The Smithtown Public Fire Marshal investigated the facility and found over 20 violations in the building. (Smithtown Matters)
4. A kid from Smithtown represented the U.S. Junior Ice Hockey Team. The team has been eliminated by Canadians but will compete for the bronze on Thursday against Sweden. (Smithtown Patch)

Today in Smithtown:

• Creation Station (Smithtown Library-Commack Building). (10 a.m.)
• TRUE THINGS STORYTELLING SHOW. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Steve Bellone has one more year in office. The county executive will reach his term-limited in 2023 after twelve years. Democrat Bellone was a member of the Babylon town board before being elected to serve as County Executive in 2011. Read the whole story here. (Smithtown Matters)
• "Suffolk County Crime Stoppers is seeking the public's help in finding the man who police said broke into a Nesconset business in December." (Patch)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door this Saturday! See you all tomorrow for your next update.

— Debora Whitehead

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