Community Corner
🌱 Patch AM: How Smithtown is protecting roads and marinas during this nor’easter.
Also check out Songs of the Gilded Age for Violin and Piano on the Smithtown Patch calendar

Hello Smithtown! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Smithtown is protecting roads and marinas during this nor'easter.
- Could Holly and Mistle Toes be Smithtown's next beloved housemates?
- How did Smithtown East and West fare in Week 3?
Also on today's calendar: Songs of the Gilded Age for Violin and Piano and 10 more events.
Today's riddle: What are the two favorite words for a shark to hear? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Very windy; occasional rain, with a high of 67 and low of 61 degrees.
- Monday: On-and-off rain and drizzle, temps: high: 66, low: 57.
- Tuesday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 72 and low of 58 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Town of Smithtown gives nor'easter update (tbrnewsmedia.com) — Smithtown crews are working through the weekend to clear downed trees, manage flooding, and protect the town marina as a nor'easter brings heavy rain and coastal impacts. Residents are urged to avoid flooded roads, stay clear of downed wires, and check SmithtownNY.gov and official social channels for real-time safety updates and emergency contacts.
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• 11 adoptable cats, dogs that will flood your home with love (longislandpress.com) — Smithtown Animal Shelter is spotlighting Holly and Mistle Toes, a bonded senior mother-daughter cat duo looking for a permanent local home after being returned twice through no fault of their own. The feature also introduces several other adoptable cats and dogs from nearby rescues, with details on personalities, medical needs, and exactly how Smithtown-area families can apply to meet them.
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• Suffolk high school football roundup from Week 3 (newsday.com) — Smithtown football fans saw a tough Week 3, with Smithtown East falling to Huntington and Smithtown West losing to West Islip in Suffolk II action. The roundup also highlights strong performances from other Suffolk teams, offering context on how local rivals and future opponents are shaping up across the county this season.
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📸 Around Smithtown
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Smithtown
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★ Featured events ★
- Songs of the Gilded Age for Violin and Piano →
The Long Island Museum, 1200 NY-25A, Stony Brook
3:00 pm - Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music! →
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 99 Central Park Rd, Plainview
7:00 pm - "Paw-ktoberfest: Heroes, Hops & Paws" Benefiting Paws of War →
The Stone Goat Restaurant & Brewery, 552 N Country Rd, St James
1:00 pm - Commack Day →
SYJCC, 74 Hauppauge Rd, Commack
11:00 am - Wading River - Shoreham Chamber of Commerce Fall Festival →
The Shoppes at East Wind, 5768 NY-25A, Wading River
11:00 am
Sunday September 27
Tuesday September 29
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 11
Sunday October 18
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Other local events
- "GUY & NICK" Rock "HUNTER The Restaurant" - 6:00pm - 9:00pm →
Hunter The Restaurant, 1053 Oyster Bay Rd, East Norwich
6:00 pm - "GUY" Rocks "FRANKIE's 823 Restaurant/Bar" in Saint James, WEDNESDAY NIGHT LIVE, 5:30pm-8:30pm →
FRANKIES's 823 (Casa D'Soletti), 823 Middle Country Rd, St James, NY, 11780
5:30 pm - Brightway Living & Learning's Annual Walk and Wellness Festival →
Suffolk Credit Union Arena, Crooked Hill Rd, Brentwood
10:00 am - St. James Day →
Lake Avenue, Lake Ave, St James
11:00 am - St. James Day! →
Lake Avenue, Lake Ave, St James
11:00 am - Improv In Real Life - Live In-Person Podcast Recording/Performance →
The Performing Arts Studio, 224 E. Main St. Port Jefferson, NY
4:00 pm - Improv In Real Life Podcast- live in-person recording →
The Performing Arts Studio, 224 E. Main St, Port Jefferson, NY 11777
4:00 pm - The Community Market →
Bohemia Historical Society, 1519 Locust Ave, Bohemia
10:00 am
Monday September 28
Wednesday September 30
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
Saturday October 10
📣 Smithtown Shout Outs!
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Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Smithtown PatchAM possible:
- The North Shore Injury Lawyer — (631) 495-9435
- Mosquito Brothers — 516-321-0606
- Ace Canvas & Tent Corp. — (631) 981-9705
- Carco DMV Services — (631) 944-3600
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- 35th Annual St. James Day Returns to Lake Avenue October 4 —Kathy Weber Read on Patch
- 7-eleven posted a job opening for Assistant Store Leader (Assistant Manager) in Hauppauge. Apply here.
- CVS Health posted a job opening for Beauty Sales Consultant,Lic in Commack. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Smithtown here.
🗞 Nearby News
Kings Park
- Kings Park Psychiatric Center building demolished as sewer project moves forward (news12.com)
- 1 Mohannis Way #1, Kings Park, NY 11754 (redfin.com)
- 2017 Lexus RX For Sale at M and A Motors - (631) 450-6309 (longisland.com)
Hauppauge
- Galil Importing Corp Recalls Lior Cinnamon Ground Seasoning Due to Elevated Lead Levels (solomonswords.net)
Commack
- 2026 BMW X7 For Sale at Pristine Mitsubishi - (631) 349-1710 (longisland.com)
- 2018 BMW 320i For Sale at Lemans Cars - (631) 349-4326 (longisland.com)
Ok Smithtown! 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: "MAN OVERBOARD!" (Thank you M J. for sending it in!)
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