🌱 Patch AM: Man Found Dead In Backyard Pool In Kings Park: Police

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In today's newsletter:

• Police probe non-criminal drowning death at Kings Park home pool
• Why Sunken Meadow in Kings Park made this elite waterfront escape list

Also on today's calendar: Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: Whatz the difference between Dubai...and Abu Dhabi? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Hot; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 93 and low of 59 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: Cooler; morning showers, temps: high: 65, low: 54.
• Friday: Periods of sun, with a high of 64 and low of 50 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Man Found Dead In Backyard Pool In Kings Park: Police (patch.com) — Kings Park residents are learning more about a tragic incident on Linden Avenue, where 47-year-old resident Antonio Bonilla Jr. was found unresponsive in his backyard inground pool Monday afternoon. Suffolk County police pronounced him dead at the scene and say homicide detectives currently believe the case is non-criminal, though the investigation remains ongoing.    

• 13 Hidden Waterfront Escapes In New York Where Stress Doesn't Exist Even In 2026 (takingthekids.com) — Sunken Meadow State Park in Kings Park gets a prime shout-out as one of New York’s most relaxing hidden waterfront escapes, with three miles of Long Island Sound shoreline, trails, and a scenic boardwalk. The statewide roundup also spotlights other quiet riverside and lakeside retreats, but Kings Park residents can take pride that their own state park is singled out as a top stress-free getaway close to home.    

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📸 Around Kings Park

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Kings Park

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday May 20

• Ribbon Cutting Ceremony →
  Northport Academy of Ballet, 256 Main St, Northport
  5:30 pm

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Other local events

Thursday May 21

• One Fish, Two Fish-Tiny Tots (3-5 years), $4 cash per child →
  Sunken Meadow State Park, New York State Reference Rte 908K, Kings Park
  10:30 am
• Town Board Meeting →
  Smithtown, NY Calendar Smithtown, NY 11787
  2:00 pm

Saturday May 23

• Creation Station →
  The Smithtown Library - Kings Park Building, 1 Church St, Kings Park
  10:00 am

Monday May 25

• Memorial Day 2026 - Town Offices Closed →
  Smithtown, NY Calendar Smithtown, NY 11787
• Donald C. Munro American Legion Post 944 Memorial Day Parade (Kings Park): →
  Smithtown, NY Calendar Smithtown, NY 11787
  9:00 am
• Sgt. John W. Cooke VFW Post 395 Memorial Day Parade (St. James): →
  Smithtown, NY Calendar, Begins: Lake Avenue and Woodlawn Avenue, Smithtown
  10:00 am
• Elwood/Commack VFW Post 9263 Memorial Day Parade →
  Smithtown, NY Calendar, Begins: Home Depot, Larkfield Road and Jericho Tur, Smithtown
  10:00 am
• Smithtown Fire Department Annual Memorial Day Parade →
  Smithtown, NY Calendar, Singer Lane, Smithtown
  12:00 pm

Wednesday June 3

• The Joy Of Improv →
  The Hive Creative Studios, 101 Main St, Port Jefferson Station
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday May 20

• HSE-Gold Cord Ceremony
  Smithtown High School-East Saint James, NY 11780
  8:00 am
• Bookmark Volunteers →
  The Smithtown Library - Commack Building, 3 Indian Head Rd, Commack
  4:00 pm
• MTP - Art Show
  Mt Pleasant Elementary School Smithtown, NY 11787
  5:00 pm
• Floral Cookie Decorating Class →
  Nest on Main, 135 Main St, Northport
  6:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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• Aerus Electrolux — (631) 462-1920
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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Does anyone know the correct name & contact number for John D the man that finds lost cats?
  My cat got out May 17 and I need his help. Thank you. (Nextdoor Kings Park Nissequogue)

• Walgreens posted a job opening for Inventory Specialist in Smithtown. Apply here.
• Fred Astaire Dance Studios posted a job opening for Dance Instructor in Smithtown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kings Park here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Hauppauge

• Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson's competitiveness began in a Long Island home (newsday.com)

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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: In Dubai, the people don't watch the 'Flintstone's'. But people in Abu Dhabi Do! (Thank you Jerri E. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

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