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🌱 Patch AM: Kings Park man admits to two Suffolk bank robberies
Make time for Jay Medal Soirée on the Kings Park Patch calendar

Coffee in hand, Kings Park? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Kings Park man admits to two Suffolk bank robberies
Also on today's calendar: Jay Medal Soirée and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: Humid; downpours in the p.m., with a high of 80 and low of 69 degrees.
- Tuesday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, temps: high: 84, low: 68.
- Wednesday: Humid with a t-storm or two, with a high of 79 and low of 69 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Kings Park man pleads guilty to robbing 2 Suffolk banks (news12.com) — A Kings Park resident has pleaded guilty to robbing two Flagstar Bank branches in West Babylon and Deer Park late last year, as well as possessing cocaine. Prosecutors say he stole thousands of dollars before being arrested the same day in Copiague. He's due back in court October 1 for sentencing, where he faces several years in state prison.
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📸 Around Kings Park
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Kings Park
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★ Featured events ★
- Jay Medal Soirée →
Jay Estate, 210 Boston Post Rd, Rye
5:30 pm
Saturday September 19
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Other local events
- Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting →
Smithtown, NY Calendar, 420 Middle Country Road, Smithtown
6:00 pm - Labor Day - Town Offices Closed →
Smithtown, NY Calendar Smithtown, NY 11787 - Town Board Meeting →
Smithtown, NY Calendar, 99 W. Main Street Victor T. Liss Board Room - 2nd Floor, Smithtown
2:00 pm - Planning Board Meeting →
Smithtown, NY Calendar Smithtown, NY 11787
6:00 pm - Trees for You and Me!: Tiny Tots(Ages 3-5), $4 per child →
WQ29+4G Charles & Helen Reichert Administration Building, Kings Park
10:30 am - Late Summer Birding: Family Program, $4 per person upon arrival →
WQ29+4G Charles & Helen Reichert Administration Building, Kings Park
10:30 am - (mostly) True Things Stories about Best Laid Plans →
The Performing Arts Studio 224 E. Main St. Port Jefferson, NY 11777
7:00 pm
Tuesday September 1
Monday September 7
Tuesday September 8
Wednesday September 9
Thursday September 10
Saturday September 19
📣 Kings Park Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Professional Developement Workshop: Music, Movement, & Creative Expression
The Long Island Museum 1200 NY-25A, Stony Brook, NY 11790
9:00 am - Optional Building Visit
Hauppauge UFSD Hauppauge, NY 11788
1:45 pm - MINNE Kindergarten Meet & Greet
Three Village Csd Stony Brook, NY 11790
2:00 pm - MINNE Kindergarten Playdate
Three Village Csd Minne Back Field
2:30 pm - SCHOOLS CLOSED SUPERINTENDENTS CONFERENCE DAY
Northport-East Northport UFSD Northport, NY 11768
Monday August 31
Tuesday September 1
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Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Kings Park PatchAM possible:
- The North Shore Injury Lawyer — (631) 495-9435
- Carco DMV Services — (631) 944-3600
- Brands Cycle & Fitness — (516) 781-6100
- Aerus Electrolux — (631) 462-1920
- Ace Canvas & Tent Corp. — (631) 981-9705
Click here to show your appreciation! 💚
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Good Morning All,
Need a recommendation for aeration and seed please. I've tried the big commercial chains in the past and was disappointed. Thank you! (Nextdoor Country Pointe)
- Oak St. Health posted a job opening for Shift Supervisor in Kings Park. Apply here.
- Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Kings Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kings Park here.
🗞 Nearby News
Smithtown
- Chris Higgins Joins Canucks Insider Podcast to Discuss His Time as a Canuck and Canucks Culture (nhl.com)
Commack
- Toyota Scheduled Maintenance Options Now Available in Commack (thecharlottegazette.com)
- At least 15 bicycles stolen from Commack shop (news12.com)
Hauppauge
- Guest Column: Your body is keeping score. Are you listening? (timesreview.com)
Ok Kings Park! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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