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🌱 Brookhaven To Host Car Show + Person Fatally Struck By Train
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Hello all. It's me, Andrew Tessler, your host of the Sachem Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town today. Today's issue includes news about...
- The town of Brookhaven will host a car show, toy and food frive at Town Hall.
- Local real estate roundup.
- A person was fatally struck by train in East Farmingdale.
But first, today's weather:
Areas of morning fog. High: 67 low: 56.
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Here are the top three stories in Sachem today:
- The Town of Brookhaven Youth Bureau and All Suffolk Car Clubs will hold the annual Charity Car Show, Food, and Toy Drive. The event will be held on Nov. 13 at Town Hall in Farmingville with classic cars on display. Guests are asked to bring non-perishable items and unwrapped toys to donate for less fortunate children. (Sachem Patch) The rain-or-shine event will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.(Sachem Patch)
- Check out our real estate roundup for the Town of Brookhaven. You can see all the newest listings along with upcoming open houses to view. Click the link to see more information on everything real estate in our area! (Sachem Patch)
- A person was fatally struck by train in East Farmingdale. The person was struck Tuesday at the New Highway crossing and was not supposed to be on the tracks. The LIRR experienced major delays all day. (Patch)
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Today in Sachem:
- Donate Items for Those in Need - Brookhaven Free Library. (All Day)
- Ghosts, Goblins & Witches - Ballet Long Island. (11 a.m.)
- Halloween Spooktacular! - Islip Public Library. (6 p.m.)
- Soulful Art- Adults 18 years & up - Brookhaven Free Library. (6:30 p.m.)
- Let Your Inner Dancer Shine - The Ballet Center. (7:30 p.m.)
From my notebook:
- Sachem PTA Council: Remember to wear purple today as Sachem CSD Supports Domestic Violence Month. Wearing purple will help raise awareness and the PTA Council encourages you to get involved! (Sachem PTA Council via Facebook)
- Sachem Library: Head to the library on Friday at 7 p.m. for Paranormal Investigations & Experiences. Hear ghost stories from around the world and try not to get too scared! Register now on the library's website. (Sachem Library via Facebook)
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Events:
- Free Educational Medicare Plan Seminar (October 28)
- Hallockville Museum Farm Halloween Trunk-or-Treat and Line Dancing (October 29)
- Trunk or Treat! (October 29)
- Bhagavad Gita Lecture Series Oct 27 - 30 (October 30)
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You're all caught up for today. I'll see you around!
— Andrew Tessler
About me: Hi! I'm Andrew and I have been a Huntington resident for 7 years. I have lived in other countries and states, and my number one love is Huntington. I love health and wellness, traveling, stand-up paddle boarding, and of course going to restaurants and events throughout Huntington!
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