🌱 Sachem Daily: Dark Web Ransomware Attack + Weekend Weather Report

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First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and beautiful. High: 74 Low: 64.

Here are the top 3 stories today in Sachem:

1. ‘Threat Actor’ claims responsibility for the ransomware attack on Suffolk County's websites. The information was posted on the dark web that a ransomware team BlackCat was responsible for the attack. “The county’s Information Technology Department has spearheaded an enterprise-wide effort to evaluate the impact of this cyber-incident to proceed with the safe and secure restoration of servers,” County Executive Steve Ballone said. (Sachem Patch)
2. Weekend weather report brings an ideal fall weekend. The sun will be shining, and temperatures will be in the mid 70s to around 80 degrees. There are tons of events happening in the area, so make sure to check our events calendar and take advantage of the weather. (Weather.com)
3. ICYMI: New York State Police hold a dedication ceremony for Sachem Alumni Trooper Brian S. Falb. The I-87 twin bridges were dedicated to Falb, who lost his life in 2017 from cancer related to 9/11. The bridges were renamed " Trooper Brian S. Falb Memorial Bridges." (nyspnews.com)

Today in Sachem:

• Bus Trip to Montauk — Islip Public Library. (8 a.m.)
• AHRC Suffolk's Superhero Run for A Reason 5K Run/Walk — Smith Point. (8:30 a.m.)
• Scouts 272 Recruiting — St. Regis Council. (9 a.m.)
• Hip Hop Dance Class — The Ballet Center. (10 a.m.)
• Audition For "A Charlie Brown Christmas" — Ballet Long Island. (1 p.m.)
• "Women of Soul" On The Lake w/A Tribute to The Pioneers of Soul Music — Anthony's Live. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Sachem Library: Sen. Alexis Weik and Assemblyman Doug Smith were guest speakers for the Friends of the Library Meeting. See photos in the link. (Sachem Library via Facebook)
• Sachem North Boys Volleyball: The varsity and JV teams both won their matches against Smithtown West on the road. Congratulations to both teams! (Sachem North Boys Volleyball via Facebook)

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That's it 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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