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🌱 Sachem Daily: Arrest Report + SE Basketball Upsets Riverhead
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Sachem.
Happy Sunday, Sachem! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening locally today.
First, today's weather:
Sun and some clouds. High: 29 low: 24.
Here are the top 3 stories in Sachem today:
- Suffolk Arrest Report: Feb. 5. Check out the most recent arrest report for our area and throughout Suffolk County. Burglaries and car thefts have been on the rise, so make sure you always keep your doors locked and never leave your car running unattended. (Sachem Patch)
- Sachem East Boys' Basketball upsets Riverhead. It has been a tough season for Sachem East Basketball consistently being in last place, but they upset Riverhead on their Senior Night 71-61. The Arrows were twice down by 17 points but had two comebacks and eventually got the win. The Flaming Arrows outscored Riverhead 28-6 in the third quarter to seal the comeback. (Riverhead News Review)
- In celebration of Black History Month, the Suffolk County Department Of Health Services highlights black health and wellness. The Suffolk County Department of Health Services' Office of Minority Health is collaborating with SUNY Stony Brook, SUNY Suffolk, the Suffolk County Multicultural Advisory Committee, and the Alzheimer's Association of Long Island to highlight black health and wellness throughout Black History Month. "As we celebrate Black History Month, we continue to tackle health disparities and keep equity at the heart of all we do," said Suffolk County Health Commissioner Dr. Gregson Pigott. Take a look at the meeting schedule in the link! (Press Release Desk)
Today in Sachem:
- Sunday Drag Queen Brunch on the Lake - Anthony's Live. (11:00 a.m.)
From my notebook:
- Sachem Library: Use your Sachem Library card, along with the free Libby App to learn about Black History during #BlackHistoryMonth and all year long. Download eBooks and eAudiobooks for free though your public library! (Facebook)
- Subway Holtsville, Neighbor: "Free presentation you won't want to miss! Dementia Conversations & Long-Term Care Planning - In Partnership with NY Life Insurance When: Wednesday, February 9, 2022, 6:00 PM - 7:15 PM EDT 24/7 Helpline: (800) 272-3900" (Patch)
- Dorothy Perrone, Neighbor: "What happened to the Checkers on Portion Road in Lake Ronkonkoma? It has been closed for several months." (Patch)
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— 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!
