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🌱 County Had No Cyberattack Recovery Plan + 'Brookhaven Recycles Day'
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Sachem.
Hi all. Andrew Tessler here with your Wednesday edition of the Sachem Daily. Keep reading to find out all the community news you need to know right now, including updates on...
- Suffolk County had no plan for cyberattack recovery: report.
- Sachem students celebrate Thanksgiving throughout the district.
- 'Brookhaven Recycles Day' runs through Dec 6.
But first, today's weather:
Windy with periods of rain. High: 57 low: 33.
Here are the top stories in Sachem today:
- Sachem students celebrate Thanksgiving throughout the district. The students had parades, feasts, turkey trots, and more. Click the link to see photos from the celebrations and events. (Press Release Desk)
- 'Brookhaven Recycles Day' runs through Dec 6. Six lucky winners, one from each Council District, will be selected to win a compost tumbler valued at $70 each. The contest began on Tuesday, Nov 15. All you need to do to enter is like the Town of Brookhaven's Facebook and CURBY page and pledge to recycle. (Press Release Desk)
- Check out five new homes for sale in the Town of Brookhaven. These are the freshest homes to hit the market and we have the scoop on each listing. Click the link to see photos and more information on the homes. For all things real estate, you can head to the Patch Real Estate section. (Sachem Patch)
- Suffolk County had no plan for cyberattack recovery: report. Newsday obtained a report citing a county contractor's leaked assessment saying there was "no dedicated security professionals with the appropriate level of responsibility and accountability" to handle the situation. Read more in the link. (Sachem Patch)
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Today in Sachem:
- Elementary Report Cards Posted to Portal - Islip UFSD. (All Day)
- Together Time Stories and Rhymes: Birth–Age 3 - Brookhaven Free Library. (10 a.m.)
- Preschool Acting Musical Theater - The Ballet Center. (4:30 p.m.)
From my notebook:
- Sachem Library: You can head to the library tomorrow from 10 a.m. to noon and drop off your unwanted medications. They will be properly disposed. The library also asks for donations of a new unwrapped toy and/or a new pair of pajamas for EJ's PJs. (Sachem Library via Facebook)
- Sachem Schools: The Sachem Central School District has new employment opportunities available. Click the link to see what they're hiring for. (Facebook)
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Events:
- Bop Baby Bop (December 3)
- Joint Holiday Gem and Mineral Show (December 3)
- Holiday Boutique and Craft Fair (December 3)
- Holiday Lights At The Bronx Zoo (December 23)
- Add your event
Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday! I'll see you soon.
— 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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