COVID-19 cases were climbing at Michigan’s McLaren Flint hospital. So Roger Liddell, 64, who procured supplies for the hospital, asked for an N95 respirator for his own protection, since his work brought him into the same room as COVID-positive patients. Read more

How can Americans celebrate in the midst of a pandemic, especially when cases are going up? Read more

(The Center Square) – Nearly 4 months since New York entered a state of emergency and the Legislature handed Gov. Cuomo the reins to curb the pandemic, GOP Chairman Nick Langworthy says it’s time to take back their power. Read more

(The Center Square) – The U.S. economy added 4.8 million jobs in June, breaking a record that was set just in May. The unemployment rate dropped to 11.1 percent, the U.S. Department of Labor reported. 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

(The Center Square) – New York City will not move ahead in the short term and expand its COVID-19 reopening plan to include indoor dining, officials said Wednesday. Read more

CENTRAL ISLIP, NY — After initially announcing intentions to have a delayed baseball season beginning in mid-July, the Long Island Ducks won't play ball after all. Read more

(The Center Square) – There is a developing movement in the state Senate to hold hearings on the thousands of COVID-19 deaths that occurred in New York’s state-regulated nursing homes. Read more

LONG ISLAND, NY — Governor Andrew Cuomo today announced that eight additional states meet the metrics to qualify for the travel advisory requiring individuals who have traveled to New York from those states, all of which have significant community spread, to quarantine for 14 days. 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

HOLBROOK, NY — Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone today announced the return of front-door boarding for Suffolk County Public Transit buses. As Suffolk County has now moved into Phase Three of reopening, Suffolk County Transit has reinstituted front-door boarding and fare collection. Read more

(The Center Square) – New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo blasted the federal government’s response to the coronavirus pandemic, calling on the Trump Administration to “tell the truth” about COVID-19. His remarks during a news briefing Monday came as the country reported more than 40,000 new cases fo… Read more

(The Center Square) – Nearly 1.5 million American workers filed new unemployment claims last week as the number of new coronavirus cases surged in a number of states as testing also increases. Read more

The tri-state area governors today said incoming travelers from states with "significant community spread of COVID-19" are to self-quarantine for 14 days. Read more

(The Center Square) – Congress is preparing another coronavirus relief package, President Donald Trump said, which includes another direct cash payment to Americans. 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

NEW YORK (OnSachem.com / OnTownMedia.com) — The Yankees and Mets baseball teams will hold spring training in New York this year, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced today. Read more

ALBANY, NY (The Center Square / OnSachem.com / OnTownMedia.com) — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo wrapped up his daily COVID-19 briefings on Friday from his office in Albany, saying that while the state has accomplished a lot in the past “111 days of hell” more still needs to be done. Read more

CENTRAL ISLIP, NY — Get ready for the Long Island Ducks to play ball this season. The team announced today it expects to release a game schedule next week to begin a delayed season in mid-July. Read more

NEW YORK — New York City will begin Phase Two of its economic reopening this Monday, June 22, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced today. Read more

HOLBROOK, NY — Long Island is “on track” to begin Phase Three of its economic reopening next Wednesday, June 24, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced today. 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 Fe… Read more

LAKE RONKONKOMA, NY — Once Long Island begins Phase Three of its reopening, gatherings of up to 25 people will be allowed. Read more

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

(The Center Square) – New York state’s recovery from the COVID-19 crisis continues as the state hit hardest by the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly reduced the number of new cases. However, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Sunday parts of the state might find themselves moving back on the reopening… Read more

FARMINGVILLE, NY — The kids across Sachem can get ready to play ball and a limited number of other sports, based on the latest guidance from New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and the likelihood of Long Island advancing to another stage of reopening before the month ends. 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

The coronavirus pandemic — and the economic fallout that has come with it — boosted health insurance enrollment counselor Mark Van Arnam’s workload. But he wants to be even busier. Read more

HAUPPAUGE, NY — Suffolk County officials came together this week to celebrate the inaugural “Health Heroes Month,” an effort led by Legislator Anthony Piccirillo (8th District) of Holbrook. Read more

(The Center Square) – New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Thursday that as the state continues progressing in the fight against COVID-19, five upstate regions will move into Phase Three of the state’s reopening plan. Read more

TOWN OF ISLIP, NY — Outdoor dining reopened today with tables spaced six feet apart. 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

ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY — Phase two of Long Island's reopening on Wednesday means houses of worship can once again welcome people, as long as the worship areas are no more than 25 percent occupancy. 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

HAUPPAUGE, NY — Suffolk officials will come together to celebrate the inaugural “Healthcare Heroes Month” in Suffolk County, an effort led by Legislator Anthony Piccirillo (8th District) of Holbrook.  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 d… 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

HOLBROOK, NY — New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed an executive order this evening. Read more

(The Center Square) – The U.S. economy added 2.5 million jobs in May as states started easing restrictions on businesses that were put in place to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus. 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

(The Center Square) – A day after calling out New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio for his handling of the city’s protests against police aggression, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Wednesday turned his attention toward President Donald Trump and his response to the nationwide demonstrations, wh… Read more

FARMINGVILLE, NY — Brookhaven Town Supervisor Ed Romaine and the members of the Town Board today announced that the Town is accepting applications for "COVID-19 Social Distancing Accommodations" to assist businesses and houses of worship expand to outdoor seating and sales. Read more

HOLBROOK, NY — June is the first-ever “Healthcare Heroes Month” in Suffolk County. Read more

HOLBROOK, NY — As Long Island’s economy reopens from the pandemic closures, check out The Field Marketing as you prepare to welcome customers again and get back to business. Read more

NEW YORK — New York City, the metropolis hit harder by the coronavirus pandemic than any other, is slated to begin reopening on June 8, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Friday at his daily COVID-19 briefing. Read more

HOLBROOK, NY — Amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Andrew Cuomo today issued an Executive Order authorizing businesses to deny entry to individuals who do not wear masks or face-coverings. The Executive Order builds on the state's ongoing efforts to protect New Yorkers and slow the … Read more

(The Center Square) – New York earned a grade of “C” for how its economic reopening is proceeding in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, according to a ranking by groups that promote economic prosperity. Read more

HOLBROOK, NY — If you have a need for a physical therapist, you likely don’t want to wait long to begin treatment. Although the pandemic is ongoing, PRN Physical Therapy in Holbrook has full safety protocols in place while serving patients.  Read more

NEW YORK — Long Island will reopen tomorrow, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced moments ago.  Read more

NEW YORK, NY — Governor Andrew Cuomo said Monday that New York will provide death benefits to those “public heroes” who perished from COVID-19 during the health emergency that has shut down the state for more than two months. Read more

HOLBROOK, NY — The real estate sales industry is operating under limitations at this time, but that doesn’t mean agents aren’t ready to serve sellers and buyers. After all, spring is normally a very busy season for home sales. Read more

WANTAGH, NY — New York professional sports are back, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced early this afternoon. Read more

WANTAGH, NY — Long Island remains on track to reopen on Wednesday, May 27, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced moments ago.  Read more

WANTAGH, NY — New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo will have an announcement and press briefing live at noon today, Sunday, May 24, from Jones Beach regarding the state's response to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.  Read more

HOLBROOK, NY — One of the key metrics to beginning the first phase of Long Island's economic reopening as early as Wednesday is having enough "contact tracers" hired, trained, and ready to work, according to New York Governor Andrew Cuomo. Contact tracer training is completed online and the … Read more

LAKE RONKONKOMA, NY — Residents from Lake Ronkonkoma and other parts of the Sachem area would not let the graves of U.S. military members go without American flags this Memorial Day.  Read more

HOLBROOK, NY — The early evening dinner rush on Friday appeared bustling outside Karvers Grille in Holbrook. Though the ongoing pandemic prevents the popular restaurant and bar from offering inside dining at this time, the community has been enjoying takeout with curbside pickup and delivery… Read more

HOLBROOK, NY — Today, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said the first phase of Long Island's economic reopening could begin this Wednesday, May 27. Read more

HOLBROOK, NY — The ongoing pandemic closures have affected many businesses, from those who can now only offer limited services, to others that have been shut down. TJE Dance Force in Holbrook is now dancing on Zoom. Read more

(The Center Square) – Summer school classes in New York state will be required to use distance-learning techniques this year as the Cuomo administration has determined it’s not yet safe to resume in-person classes. Read more

HOLBROOK, NY — The Holbrook Chamber of Commerce and OnSachem.com are proud to collaborate on a special video series bringing awareness to local businesses during the pandemic. Read more

(The Center Square) – The Cuomo administration is facing increasing calls for an investigation into the deaths of New York nursing home residents during the coronavirus crisis. Read more

FARMINGVILLE, NY — The Town of Brookhaven is the latest to announce the beaches it owns and operates will be open for residents only, preventing an influx of people living outside the municipality. Suffolk County made a similar announcement yesterday. Read more

SUFFOLK COUNTY, NY — Suffolk County is presently meeting four of the seven required metrics to begin phase one of the economic reopening.  Read more

SUFFOLK COUNTY, NY — Suffolk County is presently meeting four of the seven required metrics to begin phase one of the economic reopening.  Read more

COMMACK, NY — President Donald Trump reacted last night—and again today—to a Long Island reporter being harassed and insulted at a reopening rally in Commack.  Read more

SUFFOLK COUNTY, NY — Hospitalizations for COVID-19 continued to decline in Suffolk County, based on the latest data released today. 539 individuals were hospitalized, a decrease of 15 from yesterday. Read more

SUFFOLK COUNTY, NY — Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone announced a partnership with more than a dozen local cemeteries across the county to place American flags at the gravestones of veterans during Memorial Day weekend. Read more

ACROSS SACHEM, NY — Get ready to head to the beach Memorial Day weekend, even with the pandemic closing many places. Read more

ACROSS SACHEM, NY — "New York on Pause" has been extended to Thursday, May 28, for Long Island and other regions of the state that did not reopen today.  Read more

(OnSachem.com / OnTownMedia.com) — New York State has issued first-in-the-nation criteria to healthcare professionals establishing an interim case definition for COVID-related inflammatory illness in children, Governor Andrew announced.  Read more

SUFFOLK COUNTY, NY — Hospitalizations for COVID-19 are back down once again in Suffolk County. Meanwhile, the number of available hospital and ICU beds presently meets the state's threshold for an economic reopening. Read more

HOLBROOK, NY — Look to the northern and southern skies, Sachem. You may see the 106th Rescue Wing fly just north or south of our area as the combat search and rescue team honors hospital workers on the frontlines of the pandemic. Read more

HOLBROOK, NY — Now over two months since Sachem Schools closed their buildings for instruction, everyone in those school communities misses one another. Read more

PATCHOGUE, NY — New York State Senator Monica R. Martinez (D-Brentwood) has been advocating to assist residents who have found themselves in a unique situation, needing to collect unemployment benefits, but owing New York State ‘forfeit days’ due to prior actions or errors. Martinez's 3rd Se… Read more

SUFFOLK COUNTY, NY — Hospitalizations for COVID-19 increased again in Suffolk County. Read more

BRENTWOOD, NY — New York State Senators Monica R. Martinez (D- District 3) and Phil Boyle (R-District 4) are making a bipartisan call for an additional official COVID-19 testing site in the shared area Brentwood. Read more