Police: Woman, 78, killed in crash while riding motorized scooter

Jie Cao was northbound on Lake Avenue South at Smithtown Boulevard when the crash occurred.

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Upcoming Events

Princess Tea Party

Feb7

Guests are encouraged to dress as their favorite Princess, young royals will have a fun filled event. First you will see a performance on stage with some of your favorite Princesses. Then we give you time to take your own photos with your little princess and the performer Princesses. Next you enter the Princess Tea Room and are served tea, lemonade, cupcakes and cookies. Children must be accompanied by an adult

Where

Ballet Long Island

1863 Pond Rd.

Ronkonkoma, NY

Phone

631-737-1964

Price

$25

Rum Runners

Mar2

The Lake Ronkonkoma Historical Society Museum will present a recording of Leo Steidel discussing the time in his life as a rum runner during Prohibition

Where

Sachem Public Library

150 Holbrook Rd.

Holbrook, NY

Phone

631-588-5024

Price

free

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