Woman Jogger Sexually Abused + One Dog And 15 Cats, Oh Boy!

Morning, neighbors! Diane Witek here providing you with what you need to know to get your day started off right! Here's everything that's happening in and around town today.

First, today's weather:

Cloudy with a chance of rain. High: 66, low: 61 .

Here are the top stories in Smithtown today:

1. Woman jogger sexually abused in Smithtown. A woman was jogging at the intersection of Route 111 and Estate Road at approximately 6:40 a.m. when she was grabbed and sexually abused by a man who was wearing only a white tank top. The woman called police and received medical attention at the scene. Anyone with information on this incident is asked to call the Fourth Squad at 631-854-8452 or Suffolk County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS. (smithtownmatters.com)
2. Cats and a dog need new homes on Long Island. What does one dog and 15 cats have in common? They’re all looking for their furever home of course! Available for adoption at the Town of Smithtown Animal Shelter. (Long Island Press)
3. Join Splashes Of Hope creating a mural in Kings Park. Splashes of Hope creates artwork for positive change. Since1996, thousands of art pieces have been created to brighten and comfort millions of viewers across the country and internationally. (smithtownmatters.com)

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Today in Smithtown:

• VPW presents the Showdown in St James - live wrestling action - Oct. 9. (7:30 p.m.)
• Free Flu Shots Drive-Thru - Town of Smithtown Community Calendar. (8 a.m.)
• Take and Make-Colors of the Rainbow (Smithtown Library). (9:30 a.m.)
• History in a Box (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (3 p.m.)

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— Diane Witek

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