🌱 Lake Ronkonkoma's New Sculpture + Explosion Heard From Bay

Happy Monday, people of Sachem! Here's everything you need to know going on today.

A loud explosion off the Great South Bay was heard by many on LI and police are investigating. A teen was arrested after he was found with a gun, knife and ammunition in his car. And Lake Ronkonkoma's newest sculpture is drawing admiration.

First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy. High: 44 Low: 27.

Here are the top stories today in Sachem:

1. Greater Long Island checks out the new Indian Princess sculpture at Lake Ronkonkoma. Based on the legend, the carved Native American woman overlooks the lake at 279 Lake Shore Road. (Greater Long Island)
2. News 12 Long Island reports that a Central Islip teenager is facing charges after a handgun and ammunition was found in his car. Police pulled over a Toyota on Hempstead Turnpike with no headlights and found a knife in the cup holder, a handgun and 30 rounds of ammunition. Adams Banton, 19, is charged with criminal possession. (News 12)
3. An explosion heard off the South Shore of Long Island on Sunday confused many. Police investigated Fox Island in the Great South Bay following reports of a loud noise at around 11 a.m. where a plume of smoke was seen. (News 12)

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Today in Sachem:

• Adult Ballet Class, The Ballet Center, Ronkonkoma, 7:30 p.m.

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• A Sachem High School East senior, Sara Ann Mauro, recently completed a community service project for her Girl Scout Gold Award by creating a website to help teens dealing with stress. (Patch)

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