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🌱 Sachem Daily: Spotted Lanternfly Infestation + Real Estate Roundup
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Sachem.
Good morning, Sachem! I'm back with your fresh copy of the Sachem Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town.
First, today's weather:
Breezy with a passing shower. High: 78 low: 64.
Here are the top stories in Sachem today:
- What to do if you see a spotted lanternfly. The invasive species has been confirmed in Suffolk, and it's important to know what to do if you see one. If you see a lanternfly, take a picture, file a claim with state officials and then kill the bug. You can also make traps, which you can read more about in the link. (Patch)
- Even as interest rates rise, the Long Island housing market still remains hot. See homes for sale in the area along with upcoming open houses in the roundup. (Sachem Patch)
- Selden man charged after crashing Subaru and killing woman on Monday. Anthony Milano, 28, crashed his vehicle into an unoccupied parked Chevrolet van around 2:15 a.m. Paige Swiecicki, 30, of East Patchogue, was seated in the rear of the Subaru and was pronounced dead at the scene. Milano was charged with driving while intoxicated and was transported to Stony Brook Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. (Sachem Patch)
- Police ID victim who was struck Sunday in a fatal hit-and-run. Adrienne Wagner, 67, of Ronkonkoma was struck at 1:30 a.m. Sunday by a Lexus driven by Wade Gagliano on Johnson Ave. She was pronounced dead at the scene and Gagliano fled and was arrested a short time later. (Sachem Patch)
Today in Sachem:
- Adult Summer Reading Club 2022, Oceans of Possibilities! — Islip Public Library. (9 a.m.)
- Cupcake Wars! — Islip Public Library. (6 p.m.)
- Sachem Swim Club Open House and Tryouts. (6:15 p.m.)
From my notebook:
- Sachem Library: Did you know you can get custom engraving done at The Studio? Check out this charcuterie board that was engraved at the library. (Sachem Library via Facebook)
- Sachem Library: If you're looking to read romance novels, you can download them on the Libby App for free. All you need is your library card. (Sachem Library via Facebook)
- Alyssa Coursey, Neighbor: Jeyden Ramos was a local 14-year-old boy who recently lost his battle to cancer. There is a Go Fund Me to help the family with funeral expenses. Click the link to be redirected to the page. (Patch Neighbor Posts)
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Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with your next 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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