Hazardous Waste Collection In Holbrook, Former Assemblyman May Run For State Senate Thursday

Rundown of Sachem area highlights for Oct. 10. Know other things that should be in this roundup? Add them to the comments section below this post.

Former Assemblyman May Run For Zeldin's State Senate Seat

Dean Murray, a Republican from East Patchogue, is considering a run for state Sen. Lee Zeldin's seat.

Islip STOP Day Collects 25K Pounds Of Hazardous Waste In Holbrook

Oils, propane tanks and e-waste are among the waste collected.

Friends of Sachem Library Monthly Meeting

Group will meet at Sachem Public Library, 150 Holbrook Rd. in Holbrook, in Community Room A at 10:30 a.m. Click link for information from the library's website.

Suffolk County to Improve Canoe/Kyack Access At Area Parks

Improvements coming in 2014.

Starbucks Jumps Into Shutdown Fray With Free Coffee Promo

Company will provide a free coffee to anyone who offers to buy a coffee for someone else.