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RONKONKOMA, NY — Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP) in Ronkonkoma is in the running to keep a coveted spot on the list of top U.S. airports. MacArthur is once again a nominee for USA Today's 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for "Best Small Airport." Read more from OnSachem News.
NEW YORK — A quarter of businesses in New York closed due to a government mandate amid the COVID-19 pandemic, “substantially higher” than other states across the country, according to a new survey from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Read more from OnSachem News.
NEW YORK (The Center Square) — The New York State Department of Labor announced recently it would proceed with a scheduled increase in the minimum wage that was scheduled to take effect before the COVID-19 pandemic started. It’s a move that business leaders and Republicans question as companies still are recovering from the public health crisis. Read more from OnSachem News.
HOLBROOK, NY — Here's a fascinating timeline of business history in America. Stacker compiled the most important moments in U.S. business history from 1921 to 2020. Read more from OnSachem News.
CENTRAL ISLIP, NY — CVS Pharmacy has opened 12 specialized CVS Pharmacy y más stores in New York and New Jersey, the first stores of this kind in the Tri-State area. Closest to the Sachem area, CVS Pharmacy y más has opened in Central Islip, which is an existing CVS reformatted into the new tailored concept Read more from OnSachem News.
STONY BROOK, NY — AMC Theatres boss Adam Aron blasts WarnerMedia over its decision to release its 2021 blockbusters for streaming on HBO Max as well as in cinemas. Near the Sachem area, AMC operates AMC Stony Brook 17. Read more from OnSachem News.
HOLBROOK, NY AND LAKE RONKONKOMA, NY — Advance Auto Parts will move one of its two Holbrook locations to Lake Ronkonkoma early next year. Read more from OnSachem News.
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BOHEMIA, NY — Leave all the Thanksgiving cooking to a Sachem Dad. From a juicy seasoned turkey and scrumptious side dishes to ending with a savory fresh pie, Keith Lombardo of “The Market” in Bohemia will prepare your family’s Thanksgiving feast. Read more from OnSachem News.
LAKE GROVE, NY — The Lake Grove storefront that most recently served as the home of Best Market – and previously Burlington Coat Factory – has been transformed into Long Island’s newest Lidl supermarket opening Wednesday. Read more from OnSachem News.
NEW YORK — Altice News introduced News 12 New York on Tuesday as a daily regional digital news network across New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. Delivered as a curated OTT streaming news feed, News 12 New York will leverage News 12 Network’s news footprint to feature the top stories in the tri-state area, Altice announced. Read more from OnSachem News.
BOHEMIA, NY — Leave all the Thanksgiving cooking to a Sachem Dad. From a juicy seasoned turkey and scrumptious side dishes to ending with a savory fresh pie, Keith Lombardo of “The Market” in Bohemia will prepare your family’s Thanksgiving feast. Read more from OnSachem News.
HOLTSVILLE, NY — Island 16 in Holtsville invites the community to watch a free movie on Election Day as a celebration of democracy. Read more from OnSachem News.
Saucy, tangy, tender and shamelessly delicious... the McRib is the sandwich fans anxiously await all year. And this year, its highly-anticipated return is bigger than ever. Read more from OnSachem News.
OAKDALE, NY — Best Market in Oakdale has transformed into the second Lidl supermarket near the Sachem area. The company's newest location opened on Wednesday at 4560 Sunrise Highway in Oakdale. Read more from OnSachem News.
HOLTSVILLE, NY — Island 16 – the large multiplex cinema along the Long Island Expressway in Holtsville – will reopen on Friday, ending seven months of closure amid the COVID-19 pandemic. But Regal Ronkonkoma in Lake Ronkonkoma will remain closed for now. Read more from OnSachem News.
SUFFOLK COUNTY, NY — Movie lovers haven't been able to see a film on the big screen since the pandemic shut down theaters in March. After being forced to close seven months ago as COVID-19 spread across the area, movie theatres can reopen next week. Read more from OnSachem News.
LAKE RONKONKOMA, NY — The Ronkonkoma Chamber of Commerce hasn’t held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate a grand opening in many months, as the COVID-19 pandemic slowed business activity. That changed last weekend as community leaders welcomed Dream Hair Salon to Hawkins Avenue in Lake Ronkonkoma. Read more from OnSachem News.
HOLBROOK, NY — A livelier, bustling downtown Holbrook could be in the hamlet’s future if sewers are installed, paving the way for more restaurants and other development. A new multi-million dollar grant is bringing the long-awaited sewers closer to reality. Read more from OnSachem News.
(The Center Square) – Enforcement of New York's statewide plastic bag ban will begin this month following a delay caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and a plastic bag manufacturer’s lawsuit. Read more from OnSachem News.
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 from OnSachem News.
(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 from OnSachem News.
(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 from OnSachem News.
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 from OnSachem News.
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 from OnSachem News.
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 from OnSachem News.
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 from OnSachem News.
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 from OnSachem News.