🌱 New Report On Cyberattack + Sachem Cheerleaders To Nationals

Hello, Sachem! It's me, Andrew Tessler, your host of the Sachem Daily. Keep reading for everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days. In today's issue, you'll find...

• New report shows hackers who hijacked the Suffolk County systems could have had another entry.
• Sachem School district's cheerleading teams to compete in Nationals next month.
• Check out four upcoming open houses in the Town of Brookhaven.

But first, today's weather:

Windy with variable clouds. High: 49 Low: 31.

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Here are the top three stories today in Sachem:

1. New report shows hackers who hijacked the Suffolk County systems could have had another entry. The report was released by former U.S. Attorney Richard Donoghue, who was hired by Suffolk County to investigate the attack. Read the full story in the link. (Sachem Patch)
2. Sachem School district's cheerleading teams to compete in Nationals next month. The Sachem East and Sachem North squads will be heading to Walt Disney World to compete in the Universal Cheerleading Association's High School Nationals. East will be in the Small Varsity Division, and North the Medium Varsity Division, a district spokeswoman said. (Sachem Patch)
3. Check out four upcoming open houses in the Town of Brookhaven. All five homes have an open house within the next week, and you can click the link to see photos and learn more about each listing. (Sachem Patch)

Today in Sachem:

• Try A Dance Class For $1 - The Ballet Center. (4 p.m.)
• Pete the Cat: A Time for Kids - Islip Public Library. (6 p.m.)
• Mario Kart Adventures: Grades 4-12 - Brookhaven Free Library. (6:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Sachem PTA Council: The PTA Council has added a free virtual event to increase community engagement. 'Internet Safety' Family Tech Talk with Trend Micro will be held on Feb. 7 at 8 p.m. Click the link to learn more and register now. (Sachem PTA Council via Facebook)
• Sachem Library: The library has launched a new feature on the hoopla digital app. hoopla Flex is a new way to borrow the latest eBooks and Audiobooks and in addition to the 15 Instant Borrows each month, cardholders get two Flex titles each month! (Sachem Library via Facebook)

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

— 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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