The Fresh Market grocer is closing its Smithtown store this summer the chain announced in an email to customers Upscale specialty grocer The Fresh Market will close its store in Smithtown this summer and we are incredibly grateful for your support and patronage over the years We will miss being a part of your everyday and being a part of your wonderful community,” the Greensboro North Carolina-based retailer wrote in an email to customers Friday morning The company's corporate headquarters could not be immediately reached for comment Friday The Smithtown store employs 67 full- and part-time workers who were told Thursday that their last day of work would be July 31 Opened in 2015 the Smithtown store occupies a 24,099-square-foot space at 138 E retail and all things business across Long Island By clicking Sign up, you agree to our privacy policy The store is The Fresh Market's only location on Long Island, since the retailer closed its 3½-year-old Woodbury store in May 2017 The chain has opened 12 new stores in the last six months including locations that opened in April in Mount Pleasant The chain describes itself as a “fresh-focused specialty food retailer” on its website “The Fresh Market is a destination for those looking to discover the best including convenient custom-cut meats and carefully curated offerings for holidays and special occasions,” the website states Trump's influence on NY's future .. Get the latest news and more great videos at NewsdayTV Get more on these and other NewsdayTV stories The Newsday app makes it easier to access content without having to log in Unlimited Digital AccessOnly 25¢for 6 months Get important news about your town as it happens Get the top stories from across our network Are you sure you want to unsubscribe from daily updates A Long Island man is accused of pulling a gun on another driver during a road rage blowup was behind the wheel of a BMW X5 on Cortez Drive when he began tailgating a vehicle near Indian Head Road around 6 p.m The other driver pulled over to let him pass—but instead and police arrested Tartaglia shortly after at his home on Neil Drive in Smithtown Tartaglia is facing the following charges: He was held overnight at the Fourth Precinct and was scheduled to be arraigned at First District Court in Central Islip on Thursday Police are asking anyone with information to call the Fourth Squad at 631-854-8542 April 24 was a pleasant day to watch softball on Shelter Island and fluorescent yellow balls were zipping from player to player as the teams warmed up It was the first game following spring break and everyone seemed happy to be spending the afternoon on the field Islander pitchers Makayla Cronin and Lili Kuhr worked efficiently with catcher Natalie Mamisashvili to hone their arm speed and accuracy The visiting Smithtown Knights were pumped up and quite vocal As the coach announced the lineup to the team with the chatter of a team experienced in softball culture where her quick reflexes and decision making were vital Shelter Island’s pitching was noticeably more controlled than in their previous game and walks were few and far between It was rapidly evident that the Knights were here to play tough Their aggressive baserunning allowed the Islanders to practice getting out of a “pickle.” They weren’t afraid to swing and a few bobbles on defense allowed the Knights to score 5 runs in the first inning Senior Dariana Duran was the lead-off hitter for the Islanders Her teammates’ supportive chatter — “Send it The umpire seemed to allow a large strike zone The Knights had the most powerful offense the Islanders has faced yet and the outfield had their work cut out for them “They did really well getting those big hits into the field as fast as they could Center fielder Lily Potter was chasing and fielding as fast as she could.” The visitors added 3 runs in the second With blue jays calling and Carolina wrens singing As Mamisashvili and Cronin both advanced on a double steal In the third inning Coach Rando made a few changes but with Lexi Bartilucci coming in for her behind the plate Mamisashvili moved to left to relieve Medina Kylie Kuhr Leonard moved to right field to replace Bartilucci but making it difficult for the players on pop-ups Toddler Mateo Rando was at the field to watch the game His enthusiastic vocalizations and attempts to carry a bat literally as tall as him kept the crowd amused The Knights continued their aggressive hitting but a hit to Cronin was quickly fielded and thrown to third where Maeve Springer applied the solid tag to take out the lead runner did a nice job controlling the ball and barely flinched when a foul tip careened off her mask Gibbs and Potter all working hard to get hits instead of waiting on the pitcher to walk them but the Smithtown Christian defense shut down any hopes of scoring runs Lili Kuhr came in at pitcher at the top of the fourth Her sizzling speed caused the Knights to recalibrate their swings At first base Gibbs made a couple of great stops and outs As the Islanders came up for their last licks in the bottom of the fifth they were determined to break their scoring drought Despite nearly getting hit on an errant pitch Duran stayed tough in the batter’s box and got a single and on an overthrow raced home to give the Islanders their first run and a few plays later Bartilucci’s sacrifice got her home The last inning rally wasn’t enough to overcome the gap With six of the 10 athletes playing softball at the high school level for the first time they are still learning to anticipate plays and make fast decisions Coach Rando was happy to see her athletes competing “The team is really pushing hard in practices to make plays quick and effective and to get out of tight spots like the pickle or to take a steal,” the coach said The Islanders’ next home game against Pierson is on May 5 at 4:30 It is their “Hope at Bat” game to raise money for the American Cancer Society Why do my husband and I go to Florida during the winter Just a digital scorecard update every few holes the 8th annual “Island Roadside and Beach Cleanup” sponsored by the Lions Club,.. passed away from breast cancer surrounded by her family at her home in Los Angeles,.. Send your responses to [email protected] or phone 631-275-1859 Site made in collaboration with CMYK Retired State Supreme Court Justice and Author Mary Werner dies at 91 New York State Supreme Court Justice (retired) Mary Margaret Phelan Werner she was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years Dr She is survived by her children: Larry (Tamara Branson) Werner of Bellport Paul (Susan Abeles) Werner of Roslyn Harbor so many wonderful nieces and nephews and godchildren She would want all to know of her deep love of the McCormack children John’s University Teachers’ College (where she met her husband) She left school to marry the love of her life in March of 1955 while he was still attending Cornell Medical School When her husband finished medical school and became an Air Force Captain they were shipped out to the Philippine Islands for his first duty with their three small children and they welcomed 3 more children.    They had the blessing of choosing Dogwood Drive as their new neighborhood only to discover the best neighbors and lifelong friends in the Kinneys the Priebes and the O’Briens to this amazing family of friends The support of these families over the remainder of her life allowed all that followed to happen.  Mary “enjoyed” all the challenges of raising 7 children as (what was then called) a housewife After the children had reached a level of independence Mary went back to school earning her undergraduate degree from Dowling College and then her law degree from St She worked as an Assistant District Attorney in the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office working cases first in the District Court Bureau She eventually became the Family Crime Bureau Chief After 14 years in the District Attorney’s Office she was appointed then elected to the New York State Supreme Court as a judge She ended her distinguished career as the Administrative Judge of the Suffolk County Courts.  Mary received many honors and awards for her work with abused women and children culminating with being named a “Visionary Woman of Justice” in 2019 by Long Island’s top Bar Associations.  Mary has sat on the Boards of numerous organizations including the Bar Association of Suffolk County the Suffolk County Women’s Bar Association John’s Law School Alumni Association She was a founder and served as President of the Suffolk County Women’s Bar Association.    Mary retired from the bench and became an active member of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Stony Brook University where she took a Memoir Writing Class Kraminson Days: From White Gloves to Black Robes and Beyond is a result of the memoirs written in this class and subsequent classes and is still available for purchase on Amazon.  Mary enjoyed keeping up with her 7 children and their spouses 18 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren spending time with some of the best friends anyone could ever have and reading all the great works of other authors.    This religious community of men and women serve the needs of poor people in the Bronx Greater Smithtown coverage is funded in part by Keith Dawson of The Dawson Team of Signature Premier Properties. Click here to view current listings The Pizzeria is set to open along Smithtown’s Main Street this week, and Greater Long Island got an exclusive sneak peek The Smithtown location will be the Long Island-based company’s seventh restaurant since launching in 2020 the 3,000-square-foot eatery replaces Buona Sera Pizzeria and will feature a full-service bar The Pizzeria team fully gutted and renovated the space ahead of the opening The grand opening in Smithtown is set for Thursday the ownership group hosted a friends-and-family event that included a meaningful tradition Gino — the founder of the iconic Gino’s in Ronkonkoma Gino joins his sons to make the very first pie a tradition that continues to honor their family’s roots in the pizza business Tap here to see what’s happening A Smithtown man who allegedly pointed a handgun at another driver during a road-rage encounter Wednesday in Kings Park is facing criminal charges according to the Suffolk County Police Department was tracked down by the police about a half-hour later at his house and charged with menacing and criminal possession of a weapon according to an email from the police press office Tartaglia’s arrest comes less than a week after an alleged road rage incident this past Friday in neighboring Nassau County in which an upstate man was charged with murder: fatally slamming his pickup truck into a motorcyclist off the Long Island Expressway in North Hills, Newsday reported who was riding between jobs as an HVAC technician "intentionally swerved" and pinned Baez against a guardrail off Exit 34 Tartaglia was driving a 2015 BMW X5 east on Cortez Drive when he started to tailgate the driver in front of him "while honking his horn repeatedly," according to a Suffolk police news release Follow the latest developments in the Gilgo Beach killings investigation "Tartaglia pulled alongside the stopped vehicle and threatened the driver while pointing a handgun in his direction before driving away," the release said described the vehicle and gave its license plate according to the office: the Ruger LCP Max he is believed to have used to menace the other driver; a Glock handgun; and a rifle Tartaglia had permits for the Ruger and the Glock Tartaglia pleaded not guilty at an arraignment in First District Court in Central Islip on Thursday It is unclear whether he is represented by a lawyer According to a report last year in the news outlet The Trace, gun-involved incidents of road rage in the United States have more than doubled since 2014 with the number of victims injured or killed having gone up more than fivefold (Erica McCartney)The Pizzeria of Smithtown is open to the public NY — The Pizzeria of Smithtown has opened at 88 E It marks the seventh location for The Pizzeria; the others being in Lake Grove which had been open for 16 years before closing said a lot of customers of other locations suggested Smithtown as a possible destination "We listen to our customers from other locations on where they suggest we open," Weinstein told Patch "When we had the opportunity to take over Buona Sera and basically gut the whole thing and put our bar in Weinstein is joined by Dan Saccoccio and Paul Saccoccio to form the ownership trio Thursday marks the first day The Pizzeria is truly open to the public "We’ve had a few friends and family nights A lot of local people who live around here Customers can order from a wide selection of personal pies The restaurant also serves starters like chicken rolls Those dining in can order from The Pizzeria's cocktail menu The restaurant offers a full waiter and waitress service in addition to its pizza counter "We view ourselves as a hospitality company," Weinstein said "We happen to serve some really good pizza It’s really about our people and our staff It’s getting to know our customers welcoming The trickle-down approach begins with treating staff well "What makes us different and unique is our focus on — we have about 200 employees these days," he said we spend the overwhelming majority of our time thinking about them and trying to make them happy We look at this company as a platform for growth for all the employees — the ones who will be here for the entirety or the transient ones who are in nursing school or wherever their career is going take them.” Weinstein urged people in the area to "come check us out." Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. A view inside the library's main floor the Smithtown Library will open its namesake branch on Monday with limited services said the building’s first floor will be accessible for public use and feature most of the amenities in place before August’s historic flooding and the library will operate at normal hours "We are very excited to welcome our community back," Lusak told Newsday through email on Tuesday  "While we're not yet operating at full-service capacity our reopening shows that the Library has made significant progress in the rebuilding process and we sincerely appreciate our community's continual patience and support." Patrons will be able to check out books and audiovisual materials from a limited collection The library will also set up new computers on the main floor instead of in their previous home in the basement politics and crime stories in Suffolk County so we've rearranged shelving," assistant director Eileen Caulfield recently told Newsday Staff from the Smithtown Library’s three other branches have been coming to the Smithtown branch in volunteer rotations for weeks to make dozens of first-floor shelves as presentable as possible their New Bestsellers section is now the Science Fiction section "We've gotten creative with putting things on top of shelves," Caulfield said Patrons can also choose the Smithtown building as a pickup location when placing holds on library items They will have direct access and browsing of new nonfiction and fiction collections scanning and faxing will also be available as well as its Patent & Trademark Resource Center children and teen's services rooms and collections will reopen and the Friends of The Smithtown Library Book Sale will be in operation Community members have donated a slew of DVDs and CDs helping make up for the 21,000 audiovisual items damaged in the catastrophic August floods Floodwaters broke a now boarded-up basement window threatening the integrity of the building and endangering a historical collection of Long Island documents Renovations to the library's gutted basement will take about another year to complete The flood also damaged the library’s elevator The mezzanine will be closed until the elevator is operating Community programming will continue at the Smithtown Library's three other branches in Kings Park Lusak said the library basement will host a new government services department combining its passport and patent facilities with a depository library "Everything that we had on this main floor we want to have that back up and running operational again," he said Maureen Mullarkey is a breaking news reporter at Newsday She previously worked as a reporter for Patch where she covered a range of Long Island stories on topics such as the Diocese of Rockville Centre bankruptcy and the Babylon School District abuse scandals 2025 at 9:33 am ETSmithtown High School students received a visit from the Suffolk County Police Department’s Aviation unit to learn more about their work (Courtesy of Smithtown Central School District)Smithtown High School students received a visit from the Suffolk County Police Department’s Aviation unit to learn more about their work (Courtesy of Smithtown Central School District)SMITHTOWN NY — Suffolk County Police Department pilot along with members of the Suffolk County Police Department’s Aviation unit made a prearranged landing at Smithtown High School East on Wednesday to teach students about their work "We are the air ambulance for Suffolk County," Fitzgerald told biomedical science students from Smithtown High School East and West Joining Fitzgerald aboard the department’s medevac helicopter was pilot Darrell Randolph and paramedics Amanda Hill and Dennis Frankie The officers explained that they most often respond to medical emergencies involving trauma blood pressure and medication are all on board The helicopter is equipped with an infrared camera that can locate people because they emit body heat The second pilot in the cockpit also can monitor a color camera that can zoom up to 18 times The crew also responds to missing person’s calls particularly involving elderly Alzheimer’s patients "The visit continues a close partnership between the Smithtown Central School District and the Suffolk County Police Department," the school district wrote Ceiling lights now showcase dozens of fully shelved cases of books and donated DVDs and CDs on the first floor of the Smithtown library The Smithtown Library is almost ready to welcome back patrons — at least to its first floor — at its namesake branch eight months after historic flooding devastated the facility Powered ceiling lights showcase dozens of fully shelved cases of books and donated DVDs and CDs The building’s HVAC system provides warmth on a chilly April day the building was dependent on temporary generators for heat and lighting and months ago had a musky odor from wet books the library staff told Newsday the branch is set to reopen in late April or early May support that we've received from the community," Smithtown Library director Rob Lusak said Renovations to the library's gutted basement will take about another year to complete The mezzanine will be closed until the elevator is operating Bringing the building to this standard took months of cleaning "Electricians have been working their tails off to restore the power," Lusak added In August, floodwaters broke a now boarded-up basement window, causing severe water damage to more than 21,000 audio visual items and endangering a historical collection of Long Island documents The entire basement, including its ceiling tiles, boiler room, bathrooms and community rooms, was completely stripped in October Lusak said they had been working with FEMA and New York State's Homeland Security and Emergency Services for reimbursement and mitigation services "They've held our hand the entire process we've never experienced anything like this in the past," Lusak said Long Island Room librarian Caren Zatyk and Lusak traveled to Michigan three weeks ago to inspect the Long Island History collection where restoration company Prism Specialties is working on the documents "We're very happy to report that the bulk of the collection is going to be restored," Lusak said Items like microfilm will be cleaned by library staff by hand The restoration process will take about a year the documents will be stored in a reconfigured first floor in the Cornelia Butler Reading Room that sits across the street from the library on Hauppauge Road donated the land to build and financed the construction of the building which was moved to its current location in 1950 "We think that this is such a perfect use that the Long Island Room would come full circle to be in the original town library," Caulfield said collections will be displayed in locked glass temperature-controlled shelves and will be available upon request Certain items also will be showcased in glass tables Lusak said he knows how much the reopening will mean to the community Supporters of the library have donated almost $20,000 since the August floods in addition to dozens of DVDs and CDs to help replenish its collection "Anytime somebody pulls in here into the parking lot when's my library opening?’ " Lusak said "And that's why we're really anxiously awaiting the reopening of the doors again." From breaking news to special features and documentaries the NewsdayTV team is covering the issues that matter to you stand in the branch's gutted basement which was damaged by catastrophic flooding in August 2025 at 4:46 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}This week's Smithtown crime report NY — Curious about what's going on in your neighborhood These are recent incidents reported in the Smithtown area from March 24 through March 30 The Suffolk County Police Department posted the following information All charges are accusations and do not signify guilt Mike Cascione of Smithtown West gets a base hit against West Islip on Monday Smithtown West had a palpable sense of urgency in Monday’s first game of a crucial three-game baseball series against West Islip on Monday The Bulls entered the week tied with East Islip atop the Suffolk League IV standings and West Islip was one game behind both squads So when Smithtown West coach Al Nucci inserted junior righthander Kyle Flood — slated to start later in the series — in the middle of an at-bat to protect a two-run lead with a runner on second and two outs in the top of the fifth inning it was clear the Bulls had all hands on deck He allowed only a single over the next two innings to secure a 5-3 home win “Huge character and guts on Kyle's part coming in there,” Nucci said and I didn't really want to use him … But Game 1 of the series is huge “Kyle did a great job coming in and closing the door 9-1) is one league win away from a playoff berth Flood will start against the Lions on Thursday “It’s just mainly my defense behind me,” Flood said “I can always count on those guys to make plays And really [catcher] Zack [Aronson] just telling me where to put the ball and exactly what to throw.” Said Smithtown West lefty starter Brady Austin: “He gutted out a big seven-out save That was definitely big for us in Game 1.” Austin lasted 4 2/3 innings for his fourth win walking five and allowing three hits and two earned runs who allowed zero earned runs in 24 previous innings 7-3) and should be available later in the series Bulls junior shortstop Michael Cascione went 2-for-4 with two doubles Cascione seemingly hit a leadoff homer that cleared the leftfield wall but the umpires ruled it a ground-rule double He ultimately scored following a throwing error to make it 1-0 after one inning Cascione had a two-run double and scored on a double steal and Nick Friscia had an RBI groundout to make it 5-0 Ben Delanoy had a fourth-inning RBI double Conor Kenefick had a fifth-inning RBI single and Will Delanoy scored on a fifth-inning double steal “We're just so fun to be around,” Cascione said 2025 at 3:39 pm ETStudents in the Smithtown Central School District enjoyed a clean water presentation as well as plastic free lunches as part of the district’s Earth Day celebration (Courtesy of Smithtown Central School District)Students in the Smithtown Central School District enjoyed a clean water presentation as well as plastic free lunches as part of the district’s Earth Day celebration NY — Clean water education and plastic-free lunches were a part of the Smithtown Central School District’s Earth Day celebration Fourth graders at Smithtown Elementary School received some valuable information from Suffolk County Water Authority presenter Kathryn Fedun Fedun is part of the SCWA outreach program for students which covers the water cycle and protection of our drinking water which discusses pollution and the environmental impacts of clean and dirty water is part of the science curriculum students are currently learning 2025 at 11:41 am ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Smithtown High School East senior has been selected as the High School East honor speaker for this year’s upcoming graduation ceremony (Courtesy of Smithtown Central School District)SAINT JAMES NY — Rabia Chattha was selected by her peers as the honor speaker for the 2025 Smithtown High School East graduation ceremony the Smithtown Central School District announced Chattha was chosen by her fellow Gold Cord recipients reflecting her outstanding academic achievements this is a great honor," Rabia said in a news release I can’t wait to see you all at graduation." Chattha is currently president of Science Olympiad and Relay 4 Life She is an officer of the Math Honor Society and is in multiple other honor societies Chattha is also member of the varsity track and cross-country team 2025 at 4:48 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}This week's Smithtown crime report These are recent incidents reported in the Smithtown area from April 7 through April 13 Smithtown is gearing up to welcome a new dining destination as The Pizzeria prepares to open its doors on Main Street in early spring, ownership told Greater Long Island The Smithtown location will mark the Long Island company’s seventh restaurant since its debut in 2020 The Pizzeria team fully gutted and renovated the space The following photos were taken in January: “We’ve had a lot of requests from customers to expand to Smithtown,” said Cliff Weinstein, a member of the ownership team, previously told GLI “It’s a vibrant area with a demographic that matches the community-focused atmosphere we aim to create.” the restaurant group’s growth is fueled by its commitment to hospitality — not just for its patrons but also for its employees The company places a strong emphasis on staff satisfaction with such initiatives as appointing a chief happiness officer and a performance coach to help employees achieve personal and professional fulfillment “We’ve learned that investing in our team’s happiness leads to better experiences for our guests,” Weinstein explained “Our goal is to create a platform for growth Whether employees stay with us long-term or use this as a stepping stone Stay tuned to Greater Long Island for updates on the new Smithtown location 2025 at 9:47 am ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Kristen Vassallo was charged with DWI: Leandra's Law after she drove while drunk with her 12-year-old child in the car on Tuesday NY — A woman was arrested Tuesday after Suffolk police said she drove while drunk with her 12-year-old child in the vehicle and was involved in a crash in Smithtown was driving a 2021 Volkswagen Atlas southbound on New York Avenue when she struck a vehicle parked on New York Avenue at 8:23 p.m. The force of the impact pushed the parked vehicle into another parked vehicle Fourth Precinct officers arrived and determined Vassallo exhibited signs of intoxication Vassallo was charged with driving while intoxicated; aggravated driving while intoxicated with a child passenger 15 years old or younger (Leandra’s Law); endangering the welfare of a child Vassallo was held overnight at the Fourth Precinct and is scheduled to be arraigned at First DistrictCourt in Central Islip on Wednesday The Volkswagen was impounded for a safety check Anyone with information on the crash was asked to call the Fourth Squad at 631-854-8452 Executive Circle Awards 905 West Jericho Turnpike Smithtown / Courtesy of Cushman & Wakefield Church acquires former soccer property for $5.2M  Sign up for your daily digest of Long Island Business News Listen to this article Long Island Business News has announced that it has chosen this year’s winn[...] The financial landscape of Long Island continues to evolve through the leadership of the remarkable [...] Long Island’s business landscape contains a remarkable tapestry of organizations that have stood t[...] Celebrate International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month by showcasing the extraordinary wo[...] Listen to this article Lorraine Gregory Communications will be holding a blood drive at its Edgewood[...] Long Island lost 3,100 construction jobs year-over-year in March ending a 12-month streak of gains,[...] Kids Empire and My Gym are opening at Mayfair Shopping Center in Commack Chick-fil-A opens its 12th Long Island location in East Meadow creating 80 jobs and supporting loca[...] Realty Three plans $120M South Village at Station Crossings with 273 rentals Amazon plans to purchase 26.7 acres of Massapequa’s Sunrise Mall site to build a new South Shore d[...] Our mission at Long Island Business News is to be the vital business news and advertising source to Long Island’s most influential readers Get our free LIBN e-alerts & breaking news notifications Subscribe for access to the latest digital and special editions 2025 at 4:39 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}This week's Smithtown crime report These are recent incidents reported in the Smithtown area from April 14 through April 20 2025 at 11:19 am ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}The show is a tour de force featuring parodies of popular music from the 70s and 80s that has the crowd singing along (Courtesy Smithtown Performing Arts Center)SMITHTOWN NY — When four women "of a certain age" meet at a Bloomingdale's lingerie sale what ensues is both hilarious and heartwarming as "Menopause: The Musical" delights at the Smithtown Performing Arts Center and Erica Giglio Pac bringing their combined talents to both powerhouse vocals and deeply memorable performances "Menopause: The Musical" touches upon the new world called "The Change" that women find themselves immersed in as they embrace their new realities with a healthy dose of humor as the performers deliver parodies of classic 70s and 80s hits such as "Change Change," "I Heard It Through the Grapevine," "Husband Sleeps At Night," "Hot Flash," "Drippin' and Droppin," "Puff I'm Draggin,'" the hysterically funny "Good Vibrations" and a spirited "This is Your Day" that had the audience cheering and dancing in the aisles But the show is not a musical just for women facing menopause "Menopause: The Musical" is about the power of friendship the bonds we forge as we traverse common ground and face uncertain new futures with a sisterhood built on laughter That common chord of shared understanding is what's had audiences of 15 million celebrating women and The Change for more than 20 years — and the dynamic and accomplished cast at the Smithtown Performing Arts Center carries forth the tradition proudly delivering a show that will linger in hearts and minds long after the lights have dimmed gives a spot-on performance marked by the perfect mix of diva and dazzling vocals is someone audiences easily identify with and cheer as she finds her footing with new friends sharing her journey D'Amore captures the very essence of her Earth Mother character in a brilliant and triumphant performance gives perhaps one of the laugh-out-loud funniest performances ever to grace a stage The dedication and heart poured into this show resonates: From Production Stage Manager Dorothy Bergmann-Haszinger and Spot Operators/House Assistants Megan Delmonico all have come together to bring the brilliance of Broadway to the Long Island theater landscape According to a message in the show's program the creator and writer of "Menopause: The Musical," Jeanie Linders "was a passionate voice for a generation of women facing more than just hot flashes." She was the recipient of the Veteran Feminist Medal of Honor presented by Gloria Steinem and funded women’s education and housing programs from New Orleans to Kenya and Ghana as well as raising over a million dollars for the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition "We continue to honor Jeanie’s memory and legacy by sharing her humor spreading her healing laughter across the world," the SPAC said captivated as they watch the jubilant gem of a show unfold on the bright and colorful floors of the Bloomingdale's department store — women's lingerie — finds themselves entranced not just by the soaring vocals and joyful humor by the show's powerful message: Despite hot flashes and mood swings life can be beautiful and meaningful at every stage As long as you're sharing the powerful journey with your friends by your side The Smithtown Performing Arts Center is located at 2 E Performances continue as follows: Saturday Individual tickets cost $61.50; seniors cost $56.50; and groups of 10+ cost $49.50 per ticket with code MGROUP10 A SPAC member discount will be applied at checkout For questions, email info@smithtownpac.org. To purchase tickets, call 800-595-4849 or click her. To donate to the Smithtown Performing Arts Council Inc., a nonprofit organization, click here 2025 at 4:47 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}This week's Smithtown crime roundup These are recent incidents reported in the Smithtown area from Feb 2025 at 9:31 am ETStudents from Smithtown High School East and West participated in their annual fashion shows to benefit senior scholarships and school cultural arts programs (Courtesy of Smithtown Central School District)Students from Smithtown High School East and West participated in their annual fashion shows to benefit senior scholarships and school cultural arts programs NY — Smithtown High School East and West students dressed to impress at their individual PTSA Fashion Shows Smithtown High School West seniors walked the runway with proceeds from the gala supporting senior scholarships and the school’s cultural arts programs juniors and seniors from Smithtown High School East participated in their annual PTSA/Leadership Dinner/Fashion Show with proceeds also supporting the high school’s senior scholarships and cultural arts programs Smithtown East faced Half Hollow Hills East in a Suffolk baseball matchup on Tuesday Lucas Hubner #25 of Smithtown East pitches against Half Hollow Hills East during a Suffolk county League III High School Baseball game at Half Hollow Hills East High School on Tuesday Lucas Hubner #25 of Smithtown East pitches against Half Hollow Hills East during a Suffolk baseball game on Tuesday Nicholas Porrello #2 of Smithtown East connects for a single against Half Hollow Hills East during a Suffolk baseball game on Tuesday connects for a double against Half Hollow Hills East during a Suffolk baseball game on Tuesday Nicholas Porrello #2 and Micheal DeRosa #4 of Smithtown East celebrate after scoring against Half Hollow Hills East during a Suffolk baseball game on Tuesday Nicholas Porrello #2 of Smithtown East prepares for a pitch from Half Hollow Hills East during a Suffolk baseball game on Tuesday Matt Lerose #18 of Half Hollow Hills East winds up for a pitch against Smithtown East during a Suffolk baseball game on Tuesday Sean Masterson #10 of Smithtown East slides under the tag of Jacob Perlman #17 of Half Hollow Hills East during a Suffolk baseball game on Tuesday Nicholas Porrello #2 of Smithtown East connects for a double against Half Hollow Hills East during a Suffolk baseball game on Tuesday Robert Eck #7 of Smithtown East pops up after stealing second base against Half Hollow Hills East during a Suffolk baseball game on Tuesday Liam Gaine #11of Smithtown East pitches in relief against Half Hollow Hills East during a Suffolk baseball game on Tuesday Andrew Carbonara #1 of Smithtown East bunts against Half Hollow Hills East during a Suffolk baseball game on Tuesday Lucas Hubner #25 of Smithtown East prepares to pitch against Half Hollow Hills East during a Suffolk baseball game on Tuesday Michael DeRosa #4 of Smithtown East connects for a single against Half Hollow Hills East during a Suffolk baseball game on Tuesday Nicholas Porrello #2 of Smithtown East scores on a single by Michael DeRosa #4 of Smithtown East against Half Hollow Hills East during a Suffolk baseball game on Tuesday 2025 at 3:48 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Overnight lane closures are coming to Veterans Memorial Highway in the Town of Smithtown the New York State Department of Transportation announced NY — Overnight lane closures are coming to Veterans Memorial Highway in the Town of Smithtown the New York State Department of Transportation announced Thursday One lane in either direction of Veterans Memorial Highway (State Route 454) between Jericho Turnpike (State Route 25) and Old Willets Path in the Town of Smithtown is subject to closure weeknights between 10 p.m Crews are due to begin in the eastbound direction and then proceed westbound Electronic message signs in the work zone will relay updated information to motorists 2024 at 10:16 am ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Construction has begun on the Smithtown Welcome Center at Paul T NY — Construction has begun on the new Smithtown Welcome Center at Paul T located across from the iconic bull monument which was formerly the Oasis Gentlemen’s Club creating a green space that will serve as an inviting gateway to Smithtown while promoting eco-tourism and community engagement The town did not state when the project is expected to be complete by "Creating a unique green space at the entryway to Smithtown has been a long-time vision of the Smithtown Administration," Supervisor Edward Wehrheim said in a news release "We acquired the property in a park swap with Suffolk County and after finally receiving the necessary approvals from the State DEC we are thrilled to be beginning construction on the Welcome Center This project will not only restore the historic charm of the area but also help to rebuild the local ecosystem… all while providing a serene refuge for residents and wildlife." will feature a welcome center on the first floor providing essential amenities for park visitors and an office for the local canoe/kayak rental business The main floor will also feature educational nature exhibits for visitors of all ages alongside a dedicated area to showcase local tourism organizations such as the Chamber of Commerce and other community groups can display marketing materials and informational pamphlets to highlight the rich cultural and special events available in the Township The second floor of the new facility will house a multipurpose meeting room This space will cater to the needs of the local community while fostering educational and civic engagement opportunities Given Park include a series of upgrades and eco-friendly initiatives aimed at enhancing both the visitor experience and the park’s natural environment The project has been made possible through a series of strategic decisions including the purchase of the former Oasis Gentlemen’s Club property in May 2021 This acquisition was designed to expand Paul T Given Park and protect environmentally sensitive areas along the Nissequogue River Headwaters The Town Board approved a park swap with Suffolk County authorizing special legislation to alienate Bill Richards Park in exchange for Paul T Working closely with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation the Town of Smithtown stated it is committed to "realizing this vision of a natural sanctuary." the new Welcome Center and enhanced Paul T Given Park will stand as a testament to Smithtown’s dedication to environmental stewardship and sustainable development," the town wrote All that and more is being planned for a new welcome center at Smithtown’s Paul T across from the town’s landmark bull monument And yes, we’re talking about the former Oasis Gentlemen’s Club, where before that you would have found the Bull Creek Inn. The town purchased the property with plans for parkland in 2021 after decades of controversy, litigation and negotiation “Creating a unique green space at the entryway to Smithtown has been a long-time vision of the Smithtown administration,” said Smithtown Supervisor Ed Wehrheim “We acquired the property in a park swap with Suffolk County and after finally receiving the necessary approvals from the State DEC we are thrilled to be beginning construction on the welcome center “This project will not only restore the historic charm of the area but also help to rebuild the local ecosystem all while providing a serene refuge for residents and wildlife.” [Click here for Greater Long Island newsletters The two-story welcome center will be completed after renovations and repairs to the existing building the first floor will feature essential amenities for park visitors food concession and an office for a local canoe and kayak rental business That main floor will also feature educational nature exhibits for families and special events available within the town The second floor will play host to a multipurpose meeting room for classes there’s upgrades planned for the park as well: the new welcome center and enhanced Paul T and sustainable development,” the announcement also reads Top: Looking south at the old gentlemen’s club building from Smithtown’s bull monument in 2021 2025 at 12:50 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}A jogger is rescued by Suffolk police officers after he got stuck in chest-high mud in the former lake at Blydenburgh County Park in Smithtown on Thursday (Suffolk County Police Department)SMITHTOWN NY — A jogger was rescued Thursday after he got stuck in chest-high mud in the former lake at Blydenburgh County Park in Smithtown the Suffolk County Police Department announced A 24-year-old Medford man called 911 at 12:10 p.m to report he was lost in the park and stuck in mud up to his chest in what used to be a lake The man’s dog wandered onto the mud and as the man was attempting to retrieve the dog Emergency Service Section officers and Aviation Section officers responded Aviation Section officers found the man less than 30 minutes later and hovered over the area until officers on the ground reached him Fourth Precinct Sergeant Katherine Kuzminski and Fourth Precinct Officer Richard Esposito entered the mud and tried to pull out the man Esposito successfully pulled him to shore and placed him in his police vehicle to warm him up to avoid hypothermia The jogger was treated at the scene by members of the Nissequogue and Town of Smithtown fire departments 2025 at 9:48 am ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}The Paul T Given Park project was awarded $1.5 million Given Park project was awarded $1.5 million in funding through the most recent round of the Regional Economic Development Council Initiative The initiative allocates $16.7 million across nearly 30 projects on Long Island Given Park as one of the standout recipients The funding will go toward revitalizing the park located west of downtown and near Smithtown’s iconic bull statue The enhancements reflect the Town of Smithtown’s "dedication to sustainable development and environmental stewardship," the town stated Working closely with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Given Park into a "natural sanctuary that benefits the community and the local ecosystem." "This funding marks a major milestone in our journey to reshape Paul T Given Park into a community haven for residents and visitors alike," Smithtown Supervisor Ed Wehrheim stated "Thanks to the state of New York’s support we are closer than ever to realizing our vision of a park that embodies Smithtown’s commitment to environmental preservation The $1.5 million funding includes $1.2 million from the Department of State and $300K from New York State Parks The work is expected to commence next summer and fall The town has already begun construction on the new Welcome Center at Paul T. Given Park a project that repurposes the former Oasis Gentlemen’s Club funded through a separate grant from the NYS Office of Parks Given Park will stand as a testament to Smithtown’s progress and its dedication to community enrichment and environmental conservation," the town stated "These improvements aim to create a space where residents and visitors can connect with nature and enjoy the beauty of the Nissequogue River." Law firm in Smithtown expands to new office