AMF Smithtown Lanes Reopening Rolling Smoothly

Slick, new bowling lanes are raising excitement from residents who have stopped by the newly re-opened AMF Smithtown Lanes. 

"The first night of leagues last Tuesday we had two 300s. Two perfect games," said Don Stewart, general manager of AMF Smithtown Lanes. "It's unusual." 

Smithtown Lanes has slowly reopened its doors over the past week starting with leagues, and then welcoming back residents after being closed for more than six months. The bowling alley, built in 1959, was forced to close after its roof collapsed under the weight of heavy snow during the Feb. 9 blizzard. 

The newly reconstructed bowling alley has many new features. 

"We have new state-of-the-art lighting and a new state-of-the- art scoring system. All the lanes are brand new and the machines are newer than we had before," Stewart said. "It’s running much smoother, much better." 

Other new features at the Smithtown Lanes include an automatic bumper system for those bowlers who need a little help. 

“I am proud of the work AMF Smithtown has put into reconstruction,” said Bowlmor AMF CEO Tom Shannon. “They are coming back better and stronger than before.”

Bowlmor AMF, the operator and owner of AMF Smithtown Lanes, has not released details on how much the reconstruction and renovations of the bowling alley has cost. 

The reopening is generating buzz among residents and league bowlers, according to Stewart, as leagues continue being transferred back to the Smithtown location from nearby Centereach, Commack and Sayville lanes. 

"We’ve gotten quite a few open bowlers who have stumbled by or were watching the doors waiting for us to open," Stewart said. "They are very excited." 

A grand opening celebration is the works, but an exact date and time won't likely be announced until later this week, according to Stewart. 

Have you taken a trip or are you planning a trip to the AMF Smithtown Lanes? 

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