Smithtown
A North Shore hamlet and the seat of the Town of Smithtown.
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The Marquee on Smithtown's Main Street Looks Like 1933 Again
by Long Island Wave ·The Smithtown Performing Arts Center cut the ribbon on a new Main Street marquee that recreates its 1933 look with modern LED panels, backed by a $500,000 county award.
The Smithtown Library Basement That Drowned in 2024 Is Full of Toddlers Again
by Long Island Wave ·Two years after the August 2024 flood, the Smithtown Building's rebuilt lower level is hosting storytimes again, plus a new government services wing.
The Smithtown Campus That Trained Sully Is Building a 30,000-Square-Foot Puppy Center
by Long Island Wave ·The Guide Dog Foundation and America's VetDogs are building a 30,000-square-foot puppy and visitor center at the Smithtown campus that trained Sully.
Smithtown's 4 a.m. Bar Foleys Will Take Over the Old Woody's in Massapequa Park
by Long Island Wave ·Smithtown bar Foleys is opening a second location at the old Woody's Village Saloon on Park Boulevard, with the sign up, the bar ready and hiring underway.
Big Belly Que Went Dark in a Fire Last July. The Smithtown Barbecue Is Coming Back.
by Long Island Wave ·Closed since a July 2025 fire at 863 West Jericho Turnpike, Smithtown's barbecue and burrito spot has taken its first concrete step toward reopening.
Cooking Classes for Ages 2 to 99: Taste Buds Kitchen Is Open on Smithtown's Main Street
by Long Island Wave ·The national cooking class brand's first Long Island studio is taking bookings at 102 West Main Street in Smithtown, wine is coming to the adult classes, and a Greenlawn location is queued up next.
Smithtown Dentist Receives Prestigious AGD Lifelong Learning and Service Recognition Award
by Long Island WaveDr. Dimitrios “Jimmy” Kilimitzoglou of e.s.i. Healthy Dentistry in Smithtown, NY, earns the prestigious AGD Lifelong Learning and Service Recognition Award, highlighting his dedication to advanced dental education and…
A Culinary Journey: The Best Restaurants in Smithtown for 2023
by Long Island WaveLooking for the best restaurants in Smithtown for 2023? This guide features the top culinary experiences in town, from Chop Shop Bar and Grill's hand-cut steaks to Margaritas Cafe's classic Mexican dishes. Get…
Smithtown Spring Craft Fair to be Held on May 29
by Long Island WaveThe much-anticipated Smithtown Spring Craft Fair will be held on Smithtown Historical Society grounds, bringing over a hundred exhibitors to the space in a showcase of unique creative arts. The outdoor fair will take…
Three New Spots with Sweet Treats opening in Former Space of a Smithtown Lumber Yard
by Long Island WaveCreated by a collaboration between Smithtown locals Rosemarie Uzun and Cinderella Uy are three new eateries known as Bubble Waffle Ice Cream, Matcha Tea in Heaven, and Blue Bean Cafe. These two women are bringing sweet…
Big Belly Que Is Back, 13 Months After the Fire That Emptied Its Building
by Long Island Wave ·Smithtown's barbecue and burrito spot at 863 West Jericho Turnpike is open again, 13 months after a July 2025 fire, with its regular hours and menu back.
Ed Sheeran's Best Meal of the Year Was a 30-Seat Tasting Room in St. James
by Long Island Wave ·Between MetLife shows, Ed Sheeran ate at Smithtown's Osteria Umbra and St. James tasting room eatMOSAIC, then Long Island's AI spoofs took over.
Thirteen-Foot Fences, an 83 Percent Paved Yard, and a Trucking Terminal That Wants Every Buffer Removed
by Long Island Wave ·Five Smithtown and Kings Park homeowners want taller retaining walls and higher fences on top of them. The same agenda carries a trucking station seeking to erase the screening between it and a residential street.
Take Part in the Sweetbriar Nature Center Turtle Walk on June 5 and 6
by Long Island WaveThe Sweetbriar Nature Center will be holding their Turtle Walk event on June 5 and 6, 2021 from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Come join them at 62 Eckernkamp Dr. in Smithtown to meet and protect some of the non-releasable…
West Islip Retail Site Gains Promising New Tenants
by Long Island Wave-Photo Credit: Piazzetta Italian Kitchen & Bar In 2019, Island Associates, a well-known developer based out of Smithtown, acquired a $2.4 million dollar property in West Islip with the goal of creating a new retail…
Foleys Opened Friday Night on Park Boulevard, and the Old Woody's Corner Is Back
by Long Island Wave ·Foleys opened its Massapequa Park location Friday night at the old Woody's Village Saloon corner at 1015 Park Boulevard, capping a fast build-out.
Bay Shore's Kitty Mulligan's Building Has a New Name Lined Up, and It Is C.O. Foley's
by Long Island Wave ·C.O. Foley's LLC is set to take over the bar at 615 East Main Street in Bay Shore, the address's fifth name since 2013.
Dr. Dimitrios “Jimmy” Kilimitzoglou of e.s.i. Healthy Dentistry Embarks on Humanitarian Mission to Africa with Help to Help
by Long Island WaveDr. Dimitrios “Jimmy” Kilimitzoglou of e.s.i. Healthy Dentistry recently participated in a humanitarian mission to Africa with Help to Help, Inc., providing essential dental care to underserved
Tune Into Fun: A Guide to the Best Karaoke Bars on Long Island
by Long Island WaveStep into the limelight with our guide to the best karaoke bars on Long Island. With details on song selections, crowd vibes, and food and drink options, we set the stage for your star
Italian Bakeries to Check Out Across Long Island
by Long Island WaveItalian bakeries are a plentiful item on Long Island. With so many to choose from, it can be hard to decide which to visit. Check out our list below of some to consider visiting for fresh baked