Local News for Farmingville, Holbrook, Holtsville, Lake Grove, and Lake Ronkonkoma
BOHEMIA, NY — A Sachem Dad has expanded his business in Bohemia to offer the finest and tastiest fresh salads, soups, ready-to-grill meats, and individual meals. Read more
(The Center Square) – Democrats in the New York state Senate want to update the state’s antitrust laws, in particular to address issues related to the tech economy. However, while some in the business community understand the need for changes, they fear the legislation could create some unintended consequences. Read more
(The Center Square) – As companies continue in remote work mode and hold off leasing or buying New York work space, some economic analysts estimate it could be three to five years before the city regains its financial footing. Read more
Latest News
- Gov. Cuomo: COVID-related residential evictions extended to Jan. 1, 2021
- Holtsville Ecology Site and Animal Preserve reopens Monday
- Introducing 'The Market' by The BBQ King & One Three Catering & Events
- Young family seriously hurt after struck by alleged DWI driver
- Governor Cuomo pressed about doubting FDA vaccine process
- Sachem staffer visiting three schools tests positive for COVID-19
- Report: New York’s unemployment payment system showing flaws amid pandemic
- Town of Brookhaven issues statement about alleged violations of Clean Air Act at landfill
- Student borrowers released from legal claims after New York reaches settlement with Transworld debt collectors
- Town of Brookhaven to pay $250,000 penalty and fix alleged violations of Clean Air Act violations at landfill
HAUPPAUGE, NY — Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone announced on Monday that the Suffolk County One-Stop Employment Center will host three virtual employment events this week to assist residents in their job searches. Read more
In an exclusive investigation, CNN exposes how safety concerns have been raised about certain AmazonBasics products. Since 2016, at least 1,500 reviews have been written about dozens of AmazonBasics products exploding, catching on fire, smoking, melting, causing electrical malfunctions or otherwise posing safety risks. CNN's Drew Griffin reports. Read more
ISLANDIA, NY — Jake’s 58 Casino Hotel between exits 57 and 58 of the Long Island Expressway in Islandia announced new health and safety standards to keep guests and employees safe for the Sept. 9 reopening, the casino announced. Read more
HOLBROOK, NY — Local elected officials, chamber of commerce presidents, and small business owners are demanding control back from New York Governor Andrew Cuomo regarding how businesses get back to operating amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more
LONG ISLAND, NY — New York State's Tenant Safe Harbor Act will be extended until Jan. 1, 2021 to protect additional residential tenants from eviction if they are suffering financial hardship during COVID-19, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced on Monday. Read more
HOLTSVILLE, NY — The Holtsville Ecology Site and Animal Preserve re-opens to the public on Monday, Sept. 28. Since opening day is a day off from school for Yom Kippur, families may find their way over to the Ecology Site to enjoy the day. Read more
BOHEMIA, NY — A Sachem Dad has expanded his business in Bohemia to offer the finest and tastiest fresh salads, soups, ready-to-grill meats, and individual meals. Read more
CENTRAL ISLIP, NY — The Long Island Ducks will play ball in nearby Central Islip until at least 2030. Plus, the stadium has a new multi-million dollar title sponsor. Both announcements made it a big day for the LI Ducks, even if the minor-league baseball team had to put their bats and gloves down this season because of the pandemic. Read more
SELDEN, NY — Get ready for hand-cut steaks, fall-off-the-bone ribs, and bottomless peanuts. Texas Roadhouse opens its Selden restaurant to the public on Monday. 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
FARMINGVILLE, NY — Small business owners in the local area will have a first-of-its-kind opportunity to share with New York State officials how they have been hurt economically by the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. Read more
HOLBROOK, NY — If you put on a few quarantine pounds or lost some muscular definition since March, you can hit the gym again beginning Monday, Aug. 24, under new strict safety requirements. OnSachem developed a list of local gyms reopening as they resume serving clients over five months after New York State forced the facilities to close as COVID-19 spread wildly. Read more
RONKONKOMA, NY — Long Islanders can once again catch a flight on American Airlines out of Ronkonkoma, but the news isn’t good for over a dozen smaller airports the airline serves. American Airlines started flying again this week out of Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP). Read more
LAKE RONKONKOMA, NY — Get ready to hit the gym again as soon as Monday, Aug. 24. Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone announced Tuesday the county will support the reopening of gyms and fitness centers over the next two weeks. Earlier this week, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced gyms and fitness centers can reopen starting Monday, Aug. 24—as long as the county executives approved so for their jurisdictions amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more
LAKE RONKONKOMA, NY — If you’re salivating for a hot and fresh pretzel, your craving can be satisfied along Portion Road in Lake Ronkonkoma. Philly Pretzel Factory celebrated its grand opening at Lake Shore Plaza. Read more
LAKE RONKONKOMA, NY — After being forced to close over five months ago amid the COVID-19 pandemic, gyms and fitness centers in New York State can begin reopening next week, as long as local governments don’t require a delay. 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
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. Read more
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. Read more
CALVERTON, NY — Long Island’s only water park, Splish Splash, has canceled its 2020 season because of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. Read more
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. Read more
New York Governor Cuomo: State may roll back opening of bars and restaurants if laws aren't followed
HOLBROOK, NY — New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said the state may have no other choice but “roll back” the reopening of all bars and restaurants if establishments continue to break the laws intended to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Read more
TOWN OF BROOKHAVEN, NY — Food delivery drivers are being lured by phony orders that ended with multiple vehicles stolen throughout the Town of Brookhaven, Suffolk Police announced today. Read more
ALBANY, NY — TurboTax, H&R Block and other tax prep companies have long engaged in “unfair and abusive practices” to divert consumers to paid products even when they were eligible to file for free, a new investigation by a New York regulator has found. Read more
HOLBROOK, NY — New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has ordered a significant change for serving alcohol at bars and restaurants, and the governor said anyone that witnesses a violation can take a photo and send it to the state. Read more
FARMINGVILLE, NY — Congressman Lee Zeldin visited Brookhaven Town Hall in Farmingville to deliver 10,000 face masks to the Brookhaven Chambers of Commerce Coalition. Read more
LAKE GROVE, NY — The owners of Smith Haven Mall in Lake Grove released information about procedures to help ensure the safety of shoppers and employees during the pandemic. Read more
LAKE GROVE, NY — After months of being closed to prevent COVID-19 spread during the pandemic, the interior of Smith Haven Mall in Lake Grove reopens today and Westfield South Shore in Bay Shore reopens next Wednesday. Read more
LONG ISLAND, NY — A new report released today outlined the economic shock Long Island experienced because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Among the key findings, 375,000 net job losses vs. pre-COVID levels by the end of this year will result in $21 billion in earnings losses among Long Island workers and $61 billion in reduced economic activity. Read more
LAKE RONKONKOMA, NY — Governor Andrew Cuomo today announced New York State will decide during the first week of August whether schools, including the Sachem Central School District, will reopen this fall. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump stated schools may face federal funding cuts if they do not reopen. Read more
LONG ISLAND, NY — Long Island will begin Phase Four of its economic reopening on Wednesday, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced late this afternoon. Read more
LONG ISLAND, NY — Long Island is expected to begin the next phase of its economic reopening this Wednesday, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said today. Read more
(The Center Square) – Independence Day is an occasion for Americans to recognize the hard-won freedoms they enjoy every day. But according to a recent analysis, some Americans are more independent than others. Read more
HOLBROOK, NY — The Phase Three reopening of Long Island’s economy means you can enjoy indoor dining again, including at Karvers Grille in Holbrook. Read more
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. Read more
FARMINGVILLE, NY — The Farmingville Hills Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Sachem Public Library, will launch the “Farmingville Flicks Drive-In Series” this Friday, June 26. Read more
LONG ISLAND, NY — Long Island will begin Phase Three of its economic reopening on Wednesday, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced today. Read more
When the coronavirus pandemic upended the U.S. economy, many states halted or limited construction work. While real estate development is beginning to resume, recently released data from the U.S. Census Bureau showed an unprecedented drop in residential building permits. Read more
LONG ISLAND, NY — Long Island remains "on track" to begin Phase Three of its economic reopening this Wednesday, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo reiterated today after making the original announcement last week. Read more
RONKONKOMA, NY — Get ready to fly nonstop from Ronkonkoma to Las Vegas on Frontier Airlines. Read more
HOLBROOK, NY — Given the uncertainties associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, 7‑Eleven, Inc. announced today it will not celebrate 7‑Eleven Day, better known as July 11 (7/11), in stores this year. Instead, the convenience retailer is giving a special birthday gift of one million meals to Feeding America, the largest domestic hunger-relief organization in the country. Read more
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. Read more
RONKONKOMA, NY — Islip Town Supervisor Angie Carpenter and MacArthur Airport Commissioner Shelley LaRose-Arken announced today two new measures that have been installed at Long Island MacArthur Airport designed to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Read more
FARMINGVILLE, NY — The weekly farmers market at Brookhaven Town Hall in Farmingville has returned for another season. The return also brings changes this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more
TOWN OF ISLIP, NY — Outdoor dining reopened today with tables spaced six feet apart. Read more
EAST ELMHURST, NY — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo took part in a ribbon cutting Wednesday to celebrate the opening of a new passenger terminal at LaGuardia Airport in Queens, and while air traffic remains almost completely grounded due to the coronavirus pandemic, the governor wasn’t about to let that dampen the celebration. Read more
EAST ELMHURST, NY — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo unveiled the new Arrivals and Departures Terminal B at LaGuardia Airport in Queens today. Here is the full announcement from the governor's office. Read more
TOWN OF ISLIP, NY — Nearly 50 restaurants in the Town of Islip have been granted temporary outdoor dining/tent permits in advance of today’s phase two reopening, town officials announced. Read more
HOLBROOK, NY — Vehicle owners in need of auto service can have an extra layer of safety during the pandemic. Read more
LONG ISLAND, NY (OnSachem.com / OnTownMedia.com) — Long Island will begin phase two of its reopening tomorrow, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced moments ago. Read more
LONG ISLAND, NY (OnSachem.com / OnTownMedia.com) — New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said Long Island remains "on track" to begin phase two of its reopening on Wednesday, June 10. Read more
HOLBROOK, NY — A Long Island lawyer residing in Holbrook is helping with legal concerns as the pandemic continues. Read more
HOLBROOK, NY — Karvers Grille in Holbrook hosted a contingent of state elected officials and heads of local chambers of commerce. The group hopes to advance a bill to provide marketing dollars to encourage local shopping, dining, and services as the business community pulls itself from the depths of economic hardship caused by the pandemic. Read more
HOLBROOK, NY — Governor Andrew Cuomo today announced houses of worship can reopen with sharply reduced occupancy limits in regions that have reached Phase Two across the state. Long Island is on track to begin phase two this Wednesday. Read more
LONG ISLAND, NY (OnSachem.com / OnTownMedia.com) — Long Island remains on track to begin phase two of its reopening on Wednesday, June 10, which will be two weeks since phase one began. Read more
FARMINGVILLE, NY — With many employees working remotely from home during the pandemic, an increasing number of workers may explore making a home office setup permanent. Read more
HOLBROOK, NY — Governor Andrew Cuomo today announced outdoor dining at restaurants will be permitted in Phase Two of reopening. Suffolk County is on track to enter phase two on June 10. Read more