🌱 Sachem Daily: Dairy Queen Mask Refusal + Light Show

Morning, people of Sachem! I'm here with a fresh Sachem Daily.

First, today's weather:

Times of clouds and sun. High: 58 Low: 40.

Here are the top three stories in Sachem today:

1. The owners of Dairy Queen in Medford said they were forced to close the dining room after guests repeatedly harassed staff for asking them to wear masks, a day after the state-wide mandate went into effect. The business owner said customers were rude and abusive. (Patch)
2. A holiday light tour in Ronkonkoma benefits the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Tickets cost $25 per person for the 45-minute light tour. (News 12)
3. The Bayport man who was arrested and charged with making violent threats against NYC and LI gay pride events is also being sued by a former high school student for sexual assault. The lawsuit alleges Robert Fehring had sex with a Bellport student in the 1970s. (Patch)

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Today in Sachem:

• Sycamore Avenue School PTA Holiday Movie, 7 p.m., Connetquot CSD.
• CHS Winter Concert (Symphony Orchestra, Treble Choir, Wind Ensemble, Concert Choir) 7:30 p.m., Connetquot High School.

From my notebook:

• Sachem Library has a new SoundCloud channel called: "History of the People," where residents share stories. (Facebook)
• Organic Krush, a LI-based chain of health food restaurants, opened a new location in Stony Brook at the Stony Brook Square shopping center, 1111 Route 25A. (Greater Long Island)
• A new urban wear and sneaker store opened in Coram, that sources hard-to-find sneakers and merchandise. The Hype Long Island is at 1879 Route 112. (Patch)
• Medford native and longtime WBAB radio DJ Keith Fingers retired. He was the host of the heavy metal program "Fingers Metal Shop." (Subscription: Newsday)

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— Jackie