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Also, don't miss "GUY" Rocks "FRANKIE's 823 Restaurant/Bar" in Saint James, WEDNESDAY NIGHT LIVE, 5:30pm-8:30pm on the Smithtown Patch…

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Hey hey Smithtown! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Smithtown residents should know after a new West Nile case.
  • Smithtown West jumps into first place with key soccer victory.
  • How Albany's tax rules could hit Smithtown services and your bill.

Also on today's calendar: "GUY" Rocks "FRANKIE's 823 Restaurant/Bar" in Saint James, WEDNESDAY NIGHT LIVE, 5:30pm-8:30pm and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 66 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and delightful, temps: high: 74, low: 53.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 68 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 2 More Suffolk Residents Test Positive For West Nile Virus (patch.com) — A Smithtown resident has tested positive for West Nile virus, one of two new Suffolk County cases confirmed this season. Health officials say the resident, over 50, recovered at home but urge all Smithtown and Suffolk residents to protect against mosquito bites and watch for symptoms, especially older adults or those with health conditions.
   

• LI high school sports roundup: Volleyball and soccer scores (newsday.com) — Smithtown West boys soccer moved into first place in Suffolk IV with a 2–1 win over Hauppauge, powered by goals from Michael Amoroso and Emilio Cuevas. The wider roundup highlights strong volleyball and soccer performances across Long Island, but Smithtown readers will especially note their local team's surge in the standings.
   

• Suffolk Supervisors Call For Albany To Address Unfunded Mandates And Property Tax Pressures (patch.com) — Smithtown Supervisor Edward Wehrheim joined other Suffolk town leaders in pressing Albany to ease unfunded mandates and rethink the property tax cap, saying state-driven costs are squeezing local budgets. Their joint letter to Gov. Hochul seeks more flexibility so towns like Smithtown can maintain services without piercing the tax cap or overburdening homeowners.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • CAPSIZED Director Lindsey Ryan Talks Hamptons International Film Festival —Tom Needham Read on Patch
  • There was a recent post about the quality of Alpine bakery in Smithtown going downhill.
    We had their Napoleon cake just yesterday and everyone loved it. When I mentioned that there were posts here on ND that the quality was not as good… (Nextdoor Village of The Branch)
  • LOST CAT.
    He has been missing since 9/29. He escaped his carrier on the way home from the vet. Last seen running through wichard blvd in between wichard… (Nextdoor Parnell)
  • Contract Pharmacal Corp posted a job opening for Administrative Assistant; Quality Control in Hauppauge. Apply here.
  • Nesco Resource posted a job opening for Customer Service Representative in Hauppauge. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Smithtown here.

🗞 Nearby News

Kings Park

  • Hacktoberfest Open-Source AI Challenge Week 1: Touch Grass Submission 🌿 (dev.to)
  • Kings Park middle school reports ticks on students, prompting activity changes (news12.com)
  • Deepwells Mansion to host Halloween horror film festival (newsday.com)

Hauppauge

  • Hanover Bank bets on Riverhead's redevelopment with new Osborn Avenue branch (riverheadlocal.com)
  • SCL Law Group adds Long Island matrimonial, family law firm (libn.com)

Brentwood

  • Central Islip-Raised Filmmaker Wins Award For Long Island Hip-Hop Documentary (patch.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: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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