🌱 Reward Offered For Hit-And-Run Info + TikTok Challenge Arrests

Hello, everybody! It's Wednesday in Sachem and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in town, including news on:

• Suffolk County Crimestoppers is offering a $5,000 reward in a fatal hit-and-run on LIE in Ronkonkoma.
• Six teens were arrested for damaging fences in a TikTok 'Kool-Aid Man Challenge.'
• Tritec Real Estate has hired Colliers to promote and lease up to 195,000 square feet of retail space at Ronkonkoma's Station Yards.

But first, today's weather:

Some sun, then turning cloudy. High: 44 low: 36.

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Here are the top three stories in Sachem today:

1. Suffolk County Crimestoppers is offering a $5,000 reward in a fatal hit-and-run on LIE in Ronkonkoma. Robert Twiford, 61, of Melville, was hit and killed last year when he got out of his car at Exit 60 of the LIE. The driver left the scene and stopped a short time later to inspect his car, which you can see photos of in the link. (Sachem Patch)
2. Six teens were arrested for damaging fences in a TikTok 'Kool-Aid Man Challenge.' The challenge had people running through fences similar to the Kool-Aid man's signature for smashing things and was going viral on the app. The teens damaged fences in the Centereach and Selden areas. (Sachem Patch)
3. Tritec Real Estate has hired Colliers to promote and lease up to 195,000 square feet of retail space at Ronkonkoma's Station Yards. "We’re thrilled to be setting the foundation for upcoming best-in-class mix-used places. This transformative project will assist the town going forward in becoming an idyllic location for live-work-play," Tritec's vice president of marketing Chris Kelly said. (Sachem Patch)

Today in Sachem:

• Mid-Winter Recess at BFL: All welcome. (All Day)
• Art Encounter - Sachem Library. (10 a.m.)
• Sakhalin by Graham E.E. Bailey - Brookhaven Free Library. (2 p.m.)
• Puzzle Piece Wreath - Islip Public Library. (3 p.m.)
• Book Discussion: Smile, by Raina Telgemeier - Islip Public Library. (3 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Sachem Schools: Seneca Middle School hosted their annual SeneCon on Friday. Students and presenters worked together on a wide range of topics including storytelling, Greek mythology, origami, painting and drawing, multicultural music and music technology. Check out photos in the link! (Facebook)
• Town of Brookhaven Animal Shelter: Miles is a 3-year-old Yorkie mix who is looking for his forever home. Check out photos of Miles and consider adopting today! (Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with a new 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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