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🌱 Sachem Daily: Heat Wave + AG Warns Against Price Gouging Formula
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Sachem.
Happy Friday, people of Sachem! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in Sachem today.
First, today's weather:
Areas of morning fog. High: 70 low: 61.
Here are the top 3 stories today in Sachem:
- Hazardous weather outlook issues for the weekend. A heat wave will be affecting over 60% of Americans this weekend, and we will not be in that 40% escaping brutal temperatures. "The first widespread hot spell of the season is expected this weekend, with heat indices in the low-to-mid 90s away from the coast," the weather service said. "This will increase the risk of heat-related illness for vulnerable populations. (Patch)
- Attorney general warns New Yorkers against baby formula price gouging. "The national baby formula shortage is terrifying for parents concerned about how to feed their children Letita James said via news release. "The last thing any family needs is to be price gouged on critical nutrition for their little ones, which is why I am putting profiteers seeking to take advantage of this crisis on notice. If New Yorkers see exorbitant price increases for baby formula, I encourage them to report it to my office immediately. Anyone who seeks to take advantage of this crisis is on notice." (Patch)
- ICYMI: FLIP Circus coming to Smith Haven Mall. The circus will return to Smith Haven Mall for a week-and-a-half starting on Friday. Tickets are $40 for adults and $25 for children. The circus will highlight the American circus tradition. (Patch)
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Today in Sachem:
- SEPTA Outdoor Movie Night - SES. (6:30 p.m.)
- Plum Island, A World Unto Itself - Islip Public Library & Islip Historical Society. (7 p.m.)
- Disco Dance Night with "In The Mix" - Anthony's Live. (8:30 p.m.)
From my notebook:
- Sachem Library: "Join us in congratulating Ron on completing his degree. He kindly brought staff delicious treats to thank us for helping him get through school. Congratulations, Ron! (Facebook)
- Sachem Library: "The library will be open 9:30am-5:00pm on Saturday if you need a little relief! (Facebook)
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Events:
- Long Island Color Vibe (May 21)
- Practice SAT Diagnostic Test, Proctored & Timed Live-Online (May 21)
- Hallockville Museum Farm Fleece & Fiber Festival (May 22)
- Juneteenth Festival Pop UP Shop (June 18)
- Add your event
Announcements:
- Behind The Scoreboard – Celebrating Buck Lai During Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month (Details)
- Add your announcement
Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday! 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!
Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Sachem Daily? Contact me at Sachem@patch.com
