🌱 Sachem Daily: Man Shot On Train + St. Patrick's Day Guide

Good morning, people of Sachem! Andrew Tessler here with a fresh Sachem Daily.

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First, today's weather:

Variable clouds; breezy, mild. High: 53 low: 51.

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Here are the top stories today in Sachem:

1. West Babylon man shot to death at Ronkonkoma train station. A West Babylon man was killed on a train headed for Penn Station around 1:45 a.m. Yusef Staine was shot while the train was parked at the station by a man who appeared to be traveling with him. Staine, 20, was pronounced dead at the scene. Witnesses saw a man running from the train wearing a dark hoodie, and no arrests have been made yet. Detectives are asking anyone with information about the incident to call the Homicide Squad at 631-852-6392, or Crime Stoppers, which is anonymous, at 1-800-220-TIPS. (Sachem Patch)
2. Grubhub launches Grubhub Goods brand, which delivers whatever you need from 7-Eleven. The pandemic saw a boom for delivery apps, as many people enjoyed ordering and getting food delivered right to their door while still supporting their favorite restaurants. Grubub was a key component, as a third-party company that connects diners to a restaurant and a driver to deliver the food. With this new service, customers can now get any good they want delivered directly to their door. (FreshPlaza.com)
3. You guide to St. Patrick's Day on Long Island. After a two-year hiatus of many events, St. Patrick's Day is back in full swing this year. With COVID-19 cases low, and many of the population vaccinated, towns and establishments have brought back most events this year. We have your guide on everything going on, so start planning now as events kick off this week. (Patch)

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Today in Sachem:

• Cowboy Cookies -Islip Public Library. (9:00 a.m.)
• Socrates Cafe - Islip Public Library. (3:00 p.m.)
• Video Games Galore - Islip Public Library. (6:00 p.m.)
• Bellport HS Junior College Planning Night. (7:00 p.m.)
• Hamnet Book Discussion - Islip Public Library. (6:30 p.m.)
• Ballet Class For Adults - Ballet Long Island. (7:30 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• Sachem North Boys Volleyball: Congrats are in order after a big win for Samsoset Red. They improved their record to 3-0 with a win over Bay Shore. (Facebook)
• Sachem Library: Nick Demske went from unemployed to deputy director. Take a look at how he is working to bring attention to equity, diversity, and inclusion to the library. (Facebook)
• Sachem Schools: "Love and cheer were abundant at Sachem High School East as the building's service dog named Bailey greeted students this Valentine's Day." Take a look at pictures in the link. (Facebook)

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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!