Whisper Vineyards Waiting on Liquor License

Plans for a winery at Whisper Vineyards continue to be on hold in lieu of a liquor license, according to owner Steve Gallagher.

Expiration Likely for The Barn Drive-Thru

The Barn on Main Street will be closing Sunday indefinitely for renovations, but when the work is complete there is no guarantee the drive-through convenience store will reopen.

LA Fitness Fills Vacancy Waldbaums Left

The former home to Waldbaums on Main Street will soon be filled by LA Fitness.

Report Officially Recommends Closing Nesconset Elementary

The Citizens Advisory Committee on Thursday night officially targeted closing Nesconset Elementary School as one of five recommendations to save the Smithtown Central School District money.

Committee Ratifies Report Recommending School Closing

The Citizens Advisory Committee will present its final report to the Smithtown Central School District board of education Thursday – the culmination 19 meetings that yielded a report that could seal the fate of Nesconset Elementary.

Town Addresses Heroin Epidemic in Viral Video [YouTube]

Following the arrest of 41 locals arrested the “Operation Heroin Highway investigation, the Town of Smithtown took to its YouTube channel to discuss the local epidemic and "Kings Park in the kNOw," a group dedicated to eliminating drugs in the community.

Tie-Wearing Boy Wins Award from New York Knicks

The efforts of the necktie-donning Nesconset boy who raised more than $9,000 for a Make-A-Wish child will be recognized by the New York Knicks Wednesday before they tip-off against the Detroit Pistons. 

Sewers, High Rents Keep Vacancies Empty in Smithtown

Smithtown Town officials blame two key issues for the problems in attracting new businesses to fill vacancies in downtown areas and shopping centers: a lack of sewers and high rents.

No Pulse at Frank-N-Burger [Empty in Smithtown]

There's nothing monstrous happening at St. James-based Frank-N-Burger anymore. The movie monster themed burger joint shut its doors in January, leaving an empty storefront at the spot once well-known for its large hot dogs and unusual burger toppings including ham, pineapple and "sweet" sauce.

Smithtown and Kings Park Library Renovations Near Completion

Renovations at the Smithtown and Kings Parkbranches of the Smithtown Special Library District are expected to be completed some time at the end of April.

Officials Look to Unclog Sewer Standstill

While elected officials are various levels of government agree that a lack of sewers in Smithtown has been an ongoing battle for businesses, they say things are happening behind the scenes to fix the problem.