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🌱 Sachem Daily: Real Estate Roundup + Hazardous Weather Outlook

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Andrew Tessler, Neighbor

Rise and shine, Sachem! Here's everything you need to know to get this Wednesday started off right.

First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy; windy, milder. High: 45 low: 36.

Here are the top 3 stories in Sachem today:

  1. Sachem area real estate roundup. The local housing market is still hot, and there are a variety of homes to choose from in the real estate market. Let Patch and Redfin.com be your go-to source for all the latest listings in and around Sachem. Take a look at what's available in our area and click on the picture of the home for more information! (Sachem Patch)
  2. Suffolk County Government: Coronavirus case Update for January 18. Take a look at the latest COVID-19 statistics as numbers continue to decrease on Long Island. It looks like we are past the holiday surge as positive case numbers continue to fall along with our positivity rate percentage. In the report you can see all COVID-19 statistics, including positive cases, vaccination rates, deaths, and much more. (Press Release Desk)
  3. Hazardous weather outlook Issued for Long Island. A hazardous weather outlook has been issued for Long Island as multiple threats of snow are in the forecast this week. The Thursday morning commute will be treacherous as snow will be falling the entire morning. "Light rain changing to light snow, and temperatures dropping to freezing early Thursday morning could make for a slow and hazardous Thursday morning commute," the weather service said. There is also a chance of Snow Saturday and Sunday. (Sachem Patch)

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Today in Sachem:

  • Stories for Kids - Brookhaven Free Library (10:00 a.m.)
  • RESCUE Commit-tee Meeting -HS Community Room. (3:15 p.m.)
  • Cake Decorating 101 (Islip Public Library). (6:00 p.m.)
  • Adult Tap Class - Ballet Long Island. (7:30 p.m.)
  • Let Your Inner Dancer Shine - Ballet Long Island. (7:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • Sachem Schools: At the Dec. 5 meeting of the Sachem Central School District Board of Education, the Board recognized Seneca Middle School eighth grade student Nicholas Golding for his outstanding effort during the school's Soctober sock drive. Nicholas used the power of social media to spread awareness to his family, friends and community members to get help and was able to collect over 1,200 pairs of socks to benefit those in need. (Facebook)
  • Sachem Library: This past holiday season, the Town of Brookhaven's 2021 INTERFACE Toy Drive, was able to help over 1,622 families provide gifts for their kids! Thank you to everyone who donated a gift. (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday off right! I'll see you soon.

— 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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