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🌱 Sachem Daily: Extra Policing At LI Schools + Memorial Day Travel
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Sachem.
Hello, everybody. It's Thursday in Sachem and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in our community today.
First, today's weather:
An afternoon shower in spots. High: 68 low: 62.
Here are the top 3 stories in Sachem today:
- Long Island schools will have extra patrols by police through the end of the school year. "The Suffolk County Police Department offers its deepest condolences to the Robb Elementary School community, as well as the law enforcement officers who responded to the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas," Suffolk County Police Commissioner Rodney K. Harrison stated. "This tragic act of violence against children and school staff inside what should be a safe haven is unfathomable and a parent's worst nightmare. While there are currently no credible threats in Suffolk County, the department is monitoring the ongoing investigation and will be increasing patrols around school buildings out of an abundance of caution." Gov. Kathy Hochul announced shortly after this statement that the patrols would continue through the year. (Huntington Patch)
- Traveling for Memorial Day? Check out the best and worst times to hit the road this year. Travel is expected to be at pre-pandemic levels which means more traffic and delays. See how you should prepare by clicking the link! (Patch)
- ICYMI: New York State has canceled the U.S. History Regents exam due to the recent Buffalo mass shooting. NY officials were concerned a question on the exam had the potential to trigger student's trauma in regard to the recent shooting. The exam was created two years ago. "In the wake of the Buffalo tragedy, it is not appropriate to administer the exam with a question that could compound the grief and hardship faced by our school communities," said Emily DeSantis, spokesperson for the department. (Patch)
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Today in Sachem:
- Afternoon Book Discussion — Sachem Library. (12:30 p.m.)
From my notebook:
- Sachem Library: The library will be at the Farmingville Street Fair on Sunday, June 12. There will be something for everyone, so make sure you stop by and say hello! (Facebook)
- Sachem Schools: Many Sachem School District students were nominated for Teeny Awards. The award celebrates excellence in high school theatre across the East End of LI. You can see the list of students who were nominated in the link. (Facebook)
- Sachem Schools: Congratulations to the seven students who took home ribbons at the 2022 Student Juried Invitational Art Exhibit. It was hosted by Bay Area Friends of the Fine Arts in Sayville, and you can see what students won in the link. (Facebook)
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Events:
- FREE Pet Paw-Traits Event! (May 28)
- Live Music Concert & Auction Fundraiser for Stony Brook Cancer Center (June 11)
- Juneteenth Festival Pop Up Shop (June 18)
- Add your event
Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday! See you all tomorrow for another update.
— 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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