🌱 Pandemic Leads To Learning Loss + Hit-And-Run Victim Identified

Hey, everybody! I'm back with your fresh edition of the Sachem Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town. In today's issue, we'll touch on...

• Suffolk cyberattack leads to slowed mortgage tax receipts.
• Pandemic leads to learning loss in New York.
• Hit-and-run victim identified as 18-year-old Selden man.

But first, today's weather:

Rain and drizzle. High: 44 low: 36.

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Here are the top three stories today in Sachem:

1. Suffolk cyberattack leads to slowed mortgage tax receipts. Mortgage tax rates dropped by over $34.8 million from September to mid-December compared with $71.7 million over the same time frame in 2021, according to records obtained by Newsday. (Sachem Patch)
2. Pandemic leads to learning loss in New York. The COVID-19 pandemic cancelled state exams in 2020, and it's been a tough recovery for students. Click the link to learn about the staggering results from 2022's exams. (Empire Center for Public Policy)
3. Hit-and-run victim identified. The victim from Wednesday's crash on Dare Road has been identified as an 18-year-old Selden man. He was hit while riding his e-bike and was seriously injured. The driver fled and we will keep you updated on his condition. (Sachem Patch)

Today in Sachem:

• Al-Anon - Sachem Library. (1 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Sachem Library: Check out this article the library shared: The 100 Must Read Books of 2022. Click the link for a good recommendation! (Facebook)

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— 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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