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🌱 Sachem Daily: Patch Week In Review + Memorial Day Weekend Events
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Sachem.
Hey, friends. I'm here with your Sunday edition of the Sachem Daily, full of everything you need to know about what's going on in town. Let's dive right in...
First, today's weather:
Partly sunny and less humid. High: 77 low: 59.
Here are the top 3 stories today in Sachem:
- Patch week in review. Check out the biggest stories on Long Island from Patch this week. It was a busy news week, so be sure to check the link and get all caught up! (Patch)
- What's happening on Long Island this weekend? As we head the unofficial start of summer, check out everything going on this holiday weekend. From parades to air shows and more, there's something going on for everyone! (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)
Today in Sachem:
- Bethpage Air Show - Jones Beach. (10 a.m.)
From my notebook:
- Patch: New York State turtle populations are in decline. Read this article on avoiding turtles in the road as it's their mating season. (Patch)
- Sachem Library: Why do we have the urge to sniff old books? Check this article the library shared for a scientific explanation on why we do this! (Facebook)
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Events:
- NewLife Expo For Conscious Living June 4th and 5th (June 4)
- Live Music Concert & Auction Fundraiser for Stony Brook Cancer Center (June 11)
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Job listings:
- Parking Enforcement Officer - Village of Atlantic Beach (Details)
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That's it for today. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with 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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