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RONKONKOMA, NY, AND YAPHANK, NY — Habitat for Humanity of Suffolk is helping the medical community address the need for more personal protective equipment during the coronavirus pandemic. Read more
RONKONKOMA, NY, SHIRLEY, NY, AND STONY BOOK, NY — Employees at Habitat for Humanity of Suffolk drove to the entrance of Stony Brook University Hospital’s Trauma Unit where hospital staff greeted them with appreciation. Read more
HOLTSVILLE, NY — Food Service in Holtsville has expanded its offerings to the public amid the coronavirus pandemic. Read more
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A surveillance camera captured video of a group of vandals that caused damage and destruction over the weekend at Bald Hill in Farmingville. Now, just hours after the video was released, Suffolk Police said they have arrested the first alleged suspect. Read more
A surveillance camera captured video of a group of vandals that caused damage and destruction over the weekend at Bald Hill in Farmingville. Read more
At 8 p.m. today, the mandate begins. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo ordered that 100% of the workforce must stay home, excluding essential services. Read more
Financial expert Ted Jenkin reveals which questions you should ask in the event you are laid off from your job due to the coronavirus. Read more
SCOPE Education Services is now offering free school-age child care services to children of first responders, medical personnel and essential services personnel in both Suffolk and Nassau counties. Locally in the Sachem Central School District, the program is offered at Nokomis Elementary School, 151 Holbrook Road, Holbrook. Registration is open all weekend for childcare to begin on Monday. Read more
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has mandated that 100% of the workforce must stay home—excluding essential services—beginning Sunday evening. Read more
Restaurants and bars are open for business! The establishments aren’t allowed to offer inside dining presently because of the coronavirus pandemic, but they are open for takeout and delivery. Check back with this page often and hit refresh! OnSachem is providing ongoing updates for establishments in and near Sachem for bar and restaurant offerings during this challenging time. Read more
New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli is warning that the economic fallout of the coronavirus pandemic could cost state revenues $4 billion in the next fiscal year. And if there’s a severe recession, stock market declines and an extended timeframe for recovery from the virus, that figure could rise to $7 billion. Read more
(The Center Square) – As the number of new diagnosed coronavirus cases skyrocketed in New York on Wednesday, Gov. Andrew Cuomo rolled out yet another directive designed to encourage social distancing. Read more
All indoor malls, as well as amusement parks and bowling alleys, in New York State will be forced to close by 8 p.m. Thursday, March 19. Read more
Restaurants and bars are open for business! OnSachem is joining what may become a broader campaign to promote #DistanceSociallyEatLocally. Read more
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said he is considering shutting down the world's largest city in response to the coronavirus by implementing a shelter-in-place program that would force most residents to stay in their homes. Read more
(The Center Square) – The governors of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut issued a joint proclamation Monday delineating a series of moves all three states will take to fight the COVID-19 outbreak. Read more
Major closures begin at 8 p.m. today across New York State, New Jersey and Connecticut because of the coronavirus pandemic. Read more
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio will sign an executive order today, March 16, limiting all restaurants, bars and cafes to food take-out and delivery only. Nightclubs, movie theaters, small theater houses, and concert venues must all close. The order takes effect at 9 a.m. tomorrow, March 17. Read more
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued new guidance tonight to dramatically limit crowd sizes across the U.S. amid the coronavirus pandemic. Read more
Jake's 58 Casino Hotel announced this evening the closure of its casino effective immediately because of the coronavirus pandemic. The hotel will remain open until noon Sunday to accommodate overnight guests. Read more
At the close of business Friday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 1,985 points to 23,186, nearly recouping Thursday’s more than 2,300-point loss. The S&P 500 gained 228 to 2,709 and the Nasdaq Composite was up by 672 points to 7,874. Read more
(The Center Square) – Congress returns to work Friday to consider measures to help communities respond to the spread of the novel coronavirus and also boost an economy that has taken blows on several fronts. Read more
Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts will be closed effective immediately for a month because of the coronavirus pandemic. Read more
All Broadway performances in New York City are canceled effective immediately because of the coronavirus pandemic. Broadway will remain dark through April 12. Read more
Princess Cruises announces a voluntary and temporary pause of its global ship operations for 60 days
In proactive response to the unpredictable circumstances evolving from the global spread of COVID-19 and in an abundance of caution, Princess Cruises announced that it will voluntarily pause global operations of its 18 cruise ships for two months (60 days), impacting voyages departing March 12 to May 10. Read more
Modell’s Sporting Goods is going out of business under bankruptcy, the company announced today, March 11. The retailer will close all of its stores and begin going out of business sales this Friday, March 13. Read more
A new entertainment complex is rising along the Long Island Expressway in Holtsville. New York’s first Topgolf is under construction. What will the finished building look like when it is completed? Read more
Suffolk County District Attorney Timothy D. Sini and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (“DEA”) New York Division Special Agent in Charge Ray Donovan today, Feb. 21, announced the arrest of a Smithtown man for allegedly posing as a medical professional and illegally operating a health clinic, at which he allegedly illegally sold and injected patients with steroids. Read more
A long-abandoned eyesore is gone. Town of Brookhaven Councilman Kevin LaValle was at 23 North Evergreen Drive in Selden for the demolition of the abandoned and dilapidated storefront. Read more
If you haven’t yet started on your New Year’s resolution to get in shape, now’s your opportunity. The new Planet Fitness has opened in Lake Ronkonkoma. Read more
Sears at the Smith Haven Mall in Lake Grove will soon close permanently. Read more
Topgolf has made it official with a formal announcement this week. The company will open its first New York State location in Holtsville. Read more
Throughout the year, teams of PSEG Long Island employees visit the Interfaith Nutrition Network’s (INN) Mary Brennan Soup Kitchen in Hempstead to lend a helping hand in the community. Read more
Long Island MacArthur Airport in Ronkonkoma is a winner. USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards winners were announced, naming Long Island MacArthur Airport #6 in the Best Small Airport category. Read more
Sachem born and raised co-owners of a local karate school are celebrating being named the best dojo around. Read more
Sachem high schoolers hit the Big Apple to learn valuable lessons. Read more
A new 7-Eleven is a major step closer to being constructed in Lake Ronkonkoma. The entire Town Board for the Town of Brookhaven approved a zoning change request for the site of a proposed 7-Eleven at 498 Hawkins Avenue. Read more
A new 7-Eleven may come to Lake Ronkonkoma. There will be a public hearing this Thursday to consider a change of zone request to construct a new 7-Eleven at 498 Hawkins Avenue. Read more
A new 7-Eleven may come to Lake Ronkonkoma. There will be a public hearing this Thursday to consider a change of zone request to construct a new 7-Eleven at 498 Hawkins Avenue. Read more
The Holbrook Chamber of Commerce will host its First Annual Vegas Casino Fundraiser. All proceeds will benefit the Holbrook community for beautification and new lights for the 2020 holiday season. Read more
The Sachem community has been witnessing the rise of the “Ronkonkoma Hub” for over two years. During the past day or two, without fanfare, a milestone appeared. Read more
Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP) in Ronkonkoma is a nominee for the USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for Best Small Airport. Read more
Job growth in New York is expected to reach 0.5 percent by the end of 2020, down from the state’s 2019 job growth of 1.1 percent, according to a new study by Kiplinger that assessed state economic outlooks. Read more
Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP) in Ronkonkoma will receive $1 million from New York State to modernize the terminal. Read more
The Suffolk County Department of Health Services reminds vendors and consumers that two local laws intended to reduce the use of plastics in Suffolk County went into effect on Jan. 1. Read more
As cigarette taxes have risen across the country, so too has cigarette smuggling across state lines—especially into New York from other states, causing billions of dollars of tax revenue losses for high-tax states. Read more
Sachem High School East students from the Sports and Entertainment Management classes recently attended a field trip to MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ, to gain expert insight from business executives and learn the history of the sports venue. Read more
Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP) in Ronkonkoma is a nominee for the USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for Best Small Airport. Read more
The United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York has entered a consent decree barring three corporations, ABH Nature’s Products, Inc., ABH Pharma, Inc., and StockNutra.com, Inc. (together, “ABH”), each of Edgewood, NY, and their owner, Mohammed Jahirul Islam (“Islam”), from distributing adulterated and misbranded dietary supplements and unapproved and misbranded drugs, and requiring them to take remedial action. Read more
Mark your calendar for mid-January to get started on the New Year’s fitness resolution. The new Planet Fitness in Lake Ronkonkoma opens shorty. Or, for those looking for a job in the fitness industry, Planet Fitness is hiring. Read more
The Town of Islip Youth Bureau is calling all Santa’s elves and holiday cheerful, to help spread joy this holiday season, with the 2019 Islip Town Youth Bureau Annual Holiday Toy Drive. Read more
Suffolk Regional Off Track Betting (OTB) has proposed building a casino on a large area of vacant land along the Long Island Expressway in Medford. Read more
A.C. Moore announced it will close every one of its more than 145 stores, including the Holbrook and Selden locations. Read more
The Border Acquisitions, LLC, doing business as On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina (OTB), will pay $100,000 and furnish other relief to settle a race harassment lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced. Read more
The Town of Islip Youth Bureau is calling all Santa’s elves and holiday cheerful, to help spread joy this holiday season, with the 2019 Islip Town Youth Bureau Annual Holiday Toy Drive. Read more
OnSachem is just like the many small businesses in the Sachem area. We all want to grow and succeed. Because of the incredible readership growth and reception OnSachem has received since launching in August, we want to give something back to the community this holiday season. Read more
The loss of two Kmart locations in the Sachem area will mean the elimination of 169 jobs. First, 91 jobs were eliminated in Farmingville. Now an additional 78 jobs will be cut in Bohemia, according to numbers now disclosed to New York State. Read more
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