(The Center Square) – Even as questions linger about the New York primary held nearly two months ago, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said on Friday that he supports mail-in voting as the way to conduct the upcoming November general election. Read more
(The Center Square) – The state Inspector General’s office has released the findings of its investigation of a New York State Police probe of overtime practices and misuse of government vehicles by personnel assigned to a specialized drug enforcement task force. Read more
FARMINGVILLE, NY — Fourteen mosquito samples have tested positive for West Nile virus across Suffolk County from samples collected last week, health officials announced Thursday evening. In the Sachem area, one sample in Farmingville tested positive during the latest round of tests. Read more
LAKE GROVE, NY — Not long after the Smith Haven Mall in Lake Grove reopened amid the pandemic, Suffolk Police said a shoplifter targeted one of the retail kiosks inside the mall corridor. Now, police have issued a Crime Stoppers Alert to find the alleged thief. Read more
(The Center Square) – New unemployment claims fell below a million last week for the first time since government restrictions were put in place in March that closed or limited businesses deemed nonessential to slow the spread of COVID-19. Read more
FARMINGVILLE, NY, AND HOLTSVILLE, NY — A Farmingville mother was driving with her 9-month-old son when she crashed in Holtsville Wednesday night, according to Suffolk County Police. Read more
LAKE RONKONKOMA, NY — The Sachem Central School District has delayed the first day of school for students by one day. Read more
LAKE RONKONKOMA, NY — The Sachem Central School District tonight announced the "Final Re-Entry Plans" for the start of the new school year. Read more
(The Center Square) – At a forum held at the White House Wednesday, the Trump administration said it is calling on Congress to authorize another $105 billion in funding to help states reopen schools. Read more
TOWN OF ISLIP, NY — As many in the community face the challenges of unemployment during the COVID-19 crisis, the Town of Islip will offer a free boot camp to jump start the job search. Read more
SUFFOLK COUNTY, NY — New York Governor Andrew Cuomo today announced that 87,776 COVID-19 tests were reported to the state yesterday—a new record high for tests in a single day. Read more
LONG ISLAND, NY — Nearly 2,000 Long Islanders are spending their eighth night in the dark, remaining without power over a week since Tropical Storm Isaias hit the area on Tuesday, Aug. 4. Read more
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- Despite bumpy primary, Cuomo supports mail-in voting for New York for fall election
- New York Inspector General issues report detailing misconduct on drug task force
- OnSachem This AM, Friday, Aug. 14 - Farmingville West Nile virus, Smith Haven Mall Crime Stoppers, Sachem Schools re-entry plan
- Farmingville mosquito sample among 14 to test positive for West Nile virus
- Caught on camera, police seek alleged shoplifter at Smith Haven Mall kiosk
- New unemployment claims fall below 1 million for first time since March
- OnSachem This AM, Thursday, Aug. 13 – Mom charged with DWI, Sachem’s re-entry plan, Sachem delays start of school, Islip Town’s job search boot camp
- Drunk mom with baby boy in car arrested after crash: Police
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(The Center Square) – Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs wants Attorney General Mark Brnovich to investigate President Donald Trump's recent orders regarding the U.S. Postal Service. Read more
Watch Marge Simpson deliver a direct response to Trump adviser Jenna Ellis saying Kamala Harris sounds like her. Read more
An FBI lawyer who worked on the surveillance warrant of former Trump foreign policy adviser Carter Page plans to plead guilty to making a false statement in an email as part of an investigation into the Russia investigation. Read more
CNN's Christiane Amanpour asks Jared Kushner about President Obama's recent criticism of President Trump's handling of the US Postal Service and mail-in voting plans. Read more
LAKE RONKONKOMA, NY — The Sachem Central School District found itself on New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s list for not having submitted a plan to the state to resume in-person learning next month. This is despite Sachem Schools submitting a re-entry plan on July 31. Read more
NEW YORK, NY — Gov. Andrew Cuomo reminded local officials once again on Monday that he’ll be the one to determine if schools across New York reopen, but even then, it will be other stakeholders making the call as well. Read more
WASHINGTON — Tennessee will provide grants to parents to pay for tutoring for young children. Rhode Island will expand its online courses for elementary and high school students. New York will train nearly 200,000 teachers on conducting remote instruction. That’s how some of the 11 winning states plan to use their portion of $180 million in federal education department grants. Read more
LAKE RONKONKOMA, NY — The Sachem High School North Class of 2020 was honored during a collection of graduation ceremonies held July 23-24 at Fred Fusaro Alumni Stadium in Lake Ronkonkoma. Read more
HOLBROOK, NY — Local small business owners are getting help with free face masks and large bottles of hand sanitizer as they operate and serve the community during the COVID-19 pandemic.
TOWN OF ISLIP, NY — The Town of Islip Industrial Development Agency announced this week assistance for eligible businesses impacted by New York State's COVID-19 Emergency Disaster declaration.
CALVERTON, NY — Long Island’s only water park, Splish Splash, has canceled its 2020 season because of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.
HOLBROOK, NY — Bank of America has settled Fair Housing Act discrimination claims and agreed to pay damages to disabled victims, according to a settlement announced today by the Department of Justice U.S. Attorney’s Office.
SELDEN, NY — Suffolk County Police today rescued a missing woman who was injured in a wooded area in Selden.
SUFFOLK COUNTY, NY — Five mosquito samples have tested positive for West Nile virus across Suffolk County from samples collected last week, health officials announced Thursday evening. Closest to the Sachem area, samples in Bay Shore and Brentwood tested positive from this latest round of tests. The first positive within Sachem came from a Holtsville sample collected in mid-July and a second sample tested positive from neighboring North Patchogue during the following week.
RONKONKOMA, NY — Suffolk Police announced the arrest of a Hauppauge woman after she allegedly left the scene of a hit-and-run crash that seriously injured two boys on bicycles in Ronkonkoma last night.
CENTEREACH, NY — Suffolk County Police announced this evening the arrest of four store clerks for allegedly selling JUULpods E-liquid nicotine to minors.
(The Center Square) – For the first time since 1957, the state of New York will host the home games of three Major League Baseball teams.
PARIS — The coronavirus pandemic has changed the way we do things, big-time. This week another event was added to the list of things gone virtual: the Tour de France.
FARMINGVILLE, NY — Just hours after Town of Brookhaven Highway Superintendent Daniel Losquadro told OnSachem he needs double the number of PSEG Long Island crews to work beside town crews during the aftermath of Tropical Storm Isaias, he joined Town Supervisor Ed Romaine in harshly criticizing the utility's storm response.
HOLBROOK, NY — Suffolk County Legislator Anthony Piccirillo (8th District) of Holbrook has urged New York Governor Andrew Cuomo to allow in-person graduations this month.
HOLBROOK, NY — Suffolk County Legislator Anthony A. Piccirillo (8th District), a Republican from Holbrook, marked is 100th day in office last week. The freshman legislator shared his perspective about the last few months and the challenges he has worked to address.
SELDEN, NY, AND ACROSS SACHEM, NY — Suffolk County Legislator Tom Muratore of the Fourth Legislative District, which includes large portions of the Sachem area, is thanking all those in the medical field working during the pandemic.
LAKE RONKONKOMA, NY — The Sachem High School North Class of 2020 was honored during a collection of graduation ceremonies held July 23-24 at Fred Fusaro Alumni Stadium in Lake Ronkonkoma.
FARMINGVILLE, NY — The Sachem High School East Class of 2020 celebrated the conclusion of their senior year with a series of separate graduation ceremonies over the course of July 23-24.
HOLBROOK, NY — A historic Holbrook monument will have a new sign dedicated this weekend.
FARMINGVILLE, NY, AND LAKE RONKONKOMA, NY — The senior class of 2020 in the Sachem Central School District will continue the graduation ceremonies on Friday.
LAKE RONKONKOMA, NY — OnSachem Publisher Jim Green reported live Tuesday night about the power outages in the Sachem area and across Long Island. Here is the video from along Hawkins Avenue by Portion Road in Lake Ronkonkoma. Watch
HOLBROOK, NY — The community came together this weekend to remember a Holbrook resident and 1965 Sachem High School graduate killed while serving in Vietnam. They honored his service to the country by dedicating a new sign at a historic monument built in his memory. Watch
HOLBROOK, NY — The Holbrook community gathered on Saturday to remember a fallen American hero killed in action during the Vietnam War. Watch
PORT JEFFERSON STATION / TERRYVILLE, NY — Suffolk County Police officers rescued a kitten that had fallen into a storm drain in Terryville this evening. Watch
HOLBROOK, NY — The Phase Three reopening of Long Island’s economy means you can enjoy indoor dining again, including at Karvers Grille in Holbrook. Watch
SELDEN, NY — You’ve waited too long for some luxurious treatment. Now that Long Island is in Phase Three of its economic reopening during the pandemic, you can go ahead and pamper yourself. Watch
LAKE RONKONKOMA, NY — The heat was on for the first day of summer this past weekend. However, despite the dripping sweat, a team of dedicated volunteers muscled through the summertime warmth and bright sunshine. They brought beauty to their beloved lake for which the community is named—Lake Ronkonkoma. Watch
VIDEO: Want to buy or sell a home? Holbrook realtor explains ‘phase 2’ reopening during the pandemic
HOLBROOK, NY — The real estate sales industry has been operating under strict limitations since New York began closing portions of the economy amid the pandemic. However, real estate now looks brighter. Watch