Christmas Day rescue: Police save LI boy, 8, from icy pond

The boy was playing on an icy pond at an East Patchogue apartment complex when he fell through and couldn't get out.

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Upcoming Events

Online: TNT Book Discussion - Oona Out of Order

Jan2

Online discussion of the novel "Oona Out of Order" by Margarita Montimore, for ages 20-39, register for a Zoom link

Where

Sachem Public Library

150 Holbrook Rd.

Holbrook, NY

Phone

631-588-5024

Price

free

Online: Baseball Discussions - Classic World Series Games and Hall of Fame Debates

Jan5

Baseball enthusiast Steve King will lead a participation-driven conversation, register for a Zoom link

Where

Sachem Public Library

150 Holbrook Rd.

Holbrook, NY

Phone

631-588-5024

Price

free

Online: America's Birth Certificate - The Declaration of Independence

Jan7

History professor Richard Bell will discuss the Declaration of Independence and its impact, register for a Zoom link

Where

Sachem Public Library

150 Holbrook Rd.

Holbrook, NY

Phone

631-588-5024

Price

free

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