Town Of Smithtown Outdoor Dining Extended Thanks To Heat Lamps

SMITHTOWN, NY — Town of Smithtown Supervisor Ed Wehrheim made a surprise announcement Sept. 17, extending temporary outdoor dining to Dec. 31, according to a news release. The proclamation was made as the Kings Park Chamber of Commerce distributed 15 outdoor heat lamps and fuel to local restaurant owners, courtesy of a $5,000 grant from PSEG Long Island to assist local business communities with new ways of getting back to business.

The Kings Park Chamber of Commerce distributed the outdoor heat lamps to Legends Bar and Grill, Ciro’s, Relish, Short Stop Pizzeria, Simply Greek, Long River, Cafe Red, and Shanahans Bar and Grill.

Wehrheim commended Karyn Kemp-Smith and PSEG-LI; Diane Motherway, executive director of the Kings Park Chamber of Commerce; and Tony Tanzi, president of the Kings Park Chamber of Commerce.

"This is exactly the kind of boost local businesses need right now to help make them whole again," Wehrheim stated. "When I shared today's good news with the Town Council, we were inspired. And so I’m pleased to announce that the Town Board has unanimously agreed to extend outdoor dining permits to the end of the year."

The Kings Park Chamber of Commerce received a special grant from PSEG Long Island, aimed at redefining and creating outdoor commercial spaces. The award of $5,000 will go towards reimbursing the Chamber's purchase of 15 outdoor heat lamps and the fuel to operate each one. The funding from PSEG Long Island is limited and available on a first come, first serve basis to chambers of commerce and business improvement districts.