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🌱 Good Samaritans Rescue Woman From Burning Car + Local Job Openings

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Welcome back, Sachem. I'm here in your inbox this chilly winter morning to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on around town. In this issue, we'll touch on...

  • Good Samaritans rescue 56-year-old woman from burning vehicle on LIE.
  • Pets are available for adoption at local shelters.
  • Check out who's hiring this week in the Sachem area.

But first, today's weather:

Milder; a shower in the p.m. High: 44 low: 37.

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Here are the top three stories in Sachem today:

  1. Good Samaritans rescue 56-year-old woman from burning vehicle on LIE. The woman's vehicle struck the median, overturned on its side, and caught fire just after noon Monday near Exit 62 in Holtsville, police said. Onlookers flipped the car right side up and removed the woman, who was being burned, and brought her over to the right shoulder. She was airlifted to Stony Brook Hospital and listed in critical condition. (Sachem Patch)
  2. Pets are available for adoption at local shelters. Take a look at these adorable animals up for adoption at Sachem area shelters. Meet Zaza, Zizo, and others this week. If you see a potential pet that catches your eye, click on its picture to learn more about it and consider adopting today. (Sachem Patch)
  3. Check out who's hiring this week in the Sachem area. In our weekly collaboration with ZipRecruiter, you can check out all the companies hiring locally in and around town. If you see a job that interests you, click on it for more information and apply! (Sachem Patch)
  4. Ronkonkoma Victorian-Style Home Is Perfect For Entertaining (Sachem Patch)

Today in Sachem:

  • Try A Dance Class $1 - The Ballet Center. (4 p.m.)
  • Organizing to Reduce Overwhelm- Islip Public Library. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • Sachem Library: The Sachem Library is one of the best on Long Island but there are plenty of beautiful libraries around the world. Check out this article they shared on the 25 Most Beautiful Libraries in the World. (Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday! 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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