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🌱 Patch AM: St. James Crash Sends Motorcyclist To Hospital With Serious Injuries: Police

Also, don’t miss Family Game Night Fundraiser on the Smithtown Patch calendar

Wednesday May 20th Patch AM

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In today's newsletter:

  • Smithtown motorcyclist seriously hurt in St. James collision
  • What Smithtown’s newly approved school budget means for your tax bill
  • How can Nesconset homeowners avoid unreliable garage door repair companies?

Also on today's calendar: Family Game Night Fundraiser and 9 more events.

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


Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: An afternoon t-storm or two, with a high of 93 and low of 60 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Morning showers; cooler, temps: high: 64, low: 52.
  • Friday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 65 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. St. James Crash Sends Motorcyclist To Hospital With Serious Injuries: Police (patch.com) — A Smithtown man was seriously injured when his motorcycle collided with an SUV at Middle Country Road and Southern Boulevard in St. James, sending him to Stony Brook University Hospital. Police say the Smithtown resident’s bike and the other vehicle were impounded for safety checks, and detectives are asking anyone with information about the crash to contact the Fourth Squad.    

2. Smithtown School Budget Results Are In: See How Voters Weighed In (patch.com) — Smithtown Central School District voters have approved a $300.45 million 2026-27 budget, bringing a 1.85 percent increase in both spending and the tax levy while maintaining programs and class sizes. Residents also chose three Board of Education members, with Tom Minnigan winning a new seat and Matthew Gribbin and Brandon Solomon re-elected.    

3. Reliable Garage Door Services for Nesconset Homeowners (biztobiz.org) — If you live in Nesconset within the Town of Smithtown, this guide explains how to choose a truly reliable garage door company that’s properly licensed and insured locally. It walks you through what good service looks like, warning signs to avoid, the value of preventive maintenance, and why strong warranties and long-term relationships can save you money and stress.    

4. VIDEO: Smithtown Boy Advances In $20K National Jr. Ranger Competition (patch.com) — A 7-year-old Smithtown resident, River Scuderi, has reached the quarterfinals of a national Jr. Ranger competition and now needs community votes to advance. His entry video, filmed at Smithtown’s Sweetbriar Nature Center, showcases his deep love of wildlife and conservation, and his family hopes to give back locally if he wins the $20,000 prize.    


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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • need someone who can replace this piece of pvc.
    for the sprinkler system. about 8-9" long. The part from white plug up. I dont have right tools or I'd do it (Nextdoor Parnell)
  • I’m looking for a cleaner that lives within 20 miles of Montauk.
    Can anyone recommend someone that professionally cleans and lives within 20 miles of Montauk? (Nextdoor Smithtown)
  • Walgreens posted a job opening for Inventory Specialist in Smithtown. Apply here.
  • McDonald's posted a job opening for Crew Team Member- McDonald's in Smithtown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Smithtown here.

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: 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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