Local News for Farmingville, Holbrook, Holtsville, Lake Grove, and Lake Ronkonkoma
FARMINGVILLE, NY — Emergency nurses have been on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. In recognition of local nurses, the Town of Brookhaven honored nurses for the annual National Emergency Nurses Day. Read more
FARMINGVILLE, NY — A 31-year-old mother from Farmingville has died of the serious injuries sustained during a horrific car crash involving an alleged drunk driver, according to the Suffolk County Police Department. Read more
LAKE RONKONKOMA, NY — As students at Sachem High School North prepare to return to in-person classes on Wednesday after COVID-19 cases forced distance learning for two weeks, Suffolk County officials fined a catering venue for holding a “super-spreader” Sweet 16 party that led to a COVID-19 outbreak and Sachem North’s closure. Read more
FARMINGVILLE, NY — The sudden death of Suffolk County Legislator Tom Muratore (R-Selden) unexpectedly added another race to the ballot for Election Day on Nov. 3. With less than a month to campaign, two candidates are now vying to represent Suffolk County’s Fourth Legislative District. Read more
LAKE RONKONKOMA, NY — Sachem High School North in Lake Ronkonkoma will remain closed for another week as the number of COVID-19 cases jumps up to 15. Read more
LAKE RONKONKOMA, NY — Voters can learn more about the local candidates running for office this Election Day by attending the virtual Meet the Candidates Night on Thursday, Oct. 8. Read more
FARMINGVILLE, NY — Town of Brookhaven officials are celebrating the gift of life, raising awareness that this Thursday, Oct. 8, is Donor Day in New York State. The need is especially urgent in the state, with nearly 10,000 people on a donor waiting list. Read more
(The Center Square) – Never one to mince words, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo once again went on the attack against President Donald Trump on Tuesday and claimed the commander-in-chief was responsible for every single COVID-19-related death in the Empire State. Read more
SUFFOLK COUNTY, NY — Governor Andrew Cuomo wants everyone to avoid non-essential travel between New York and three neighboring states, Connecticut, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Read more
LAKE RONKONKOMA, NY — The campaign for New York State’s 3rd Senate District is a two-way race with incumbent Monica R. Martinez on the Democratic and Independence tickets challenged by Alexis Weik running as the Republican and Conservative candidate. Read more
LAKE RONKONKOMA, NY — 6:30 P.M. SUNDAY UPDATE: Sachem High School North, which had been closed on Thursday and Friday because of COVID-19 cases among students, announced Sunday evening the closure will be extended for Monday and Tuesday. The decision comes as the number of COVID-19 cases continued to climb in the school. Read more
LAKE RONKONKOMA, NY — Sachem School officials announced that a decision will be made on Sunday about whether to reopen Sachem High School North in Lake Ronkonkoma on Monday, as the number of reported COVID-19 cases among students at both HS North and East increased since Friday. Meanwhile, OnSachem has learned the type of social event that led to the spike in cases among several schools. Read more
LAKE RONKONKOMA, NY — Sachem School officials announced that a single social event last weekend led to positive COVID-19 cases among students at several schools, forcing one school to close for in-person instruction for two days. Read more
FARMINGVILLE, NY — Suffolk County Police arrested two teenagers, ages 13 and 14, for allegedly vandalizing multiple cars and stealing a bicycle in Farmingville. Read more
FARMINGVILLE, NY — A horrific scene played out in Farmingville as a Shirley man – allegedly driving while intoxicated according to Suffolk County Police – smashed into the rear of a car with a mother and her young children inside. The driver, Chris Montpetit, refused to take a breath test, according to court records. Read more
FARMINGVILLE, NY AND HOLTSVILLE, NY — A staff member in Sachem Schools has tested positive for COVID-19 and traveled between three school buildings recently, the district announced Friday. The affected staffer briefly went inside Lynwood, Sagamore and Waverly schools. This is the second COVID-19 positive case in Sachem since schools reopened on Sept. 9. Read more
FARMINGVILLE, NY — The Town of Brookhaven issued a statement on Friday morning about its settlement with federal officials about alleged violations of the Clean Air Act at the town's landfill in Brookhaven. Read more
FARMINGVILLE, NY — The Town of Brookhaven has settled charges that it allegedly violated federal Clean Air Act requirements at its landfill in Brookhaven. As part of the settlement federal officials announced Thursday, the town will pay a civil penalty of nearly $250,000 and bring the facility into compliance. Read more
HOLTSVILLE, NY — Suffolk County Police Homicide Squad and Arson Section detectives are investigating a house fire that killed a Holtsville man early Monday morning. Police identified the victim as Connor Frawley, 32. Volunteers from the Farmingville, Holbrook, Holtsville, and Ronkonkoma fire departments all responded. Read more
HOLTSVILLE, NY — Catch up on the news. Here are the most-read stories of the week: Student tests positive for COVID-19 in Sachem Schools; Selden man killed in Holbrook crash; Police bust East Patchogue Man for an alleged string of burglaries at Rt. 112 car dealerships; Holtsville Ecology Site and Animal Preserve to reopen Sept. 28; and more. Read more
FARMINGVILLE, NY — Attention Sachem parents! With the COVID-19 pandemic posing new challenges as students return to school, the Town of Brookhaven Youth Bureau will lead a new program called "Straight Outta Quaran-Teen” for students from 12 to 16 years old. Registration is underway. Read more
HOLBROOK, NY — Catch up on the news. Here are the most-read stories of the week: Selden man killed in Holbrook crash; Suffolk Legislator Tom Muratore of Ronkonkoma dies; Remembering Salvatore Nicosia of Holbrook, beloved by Sachem and Pat-Med; Arrest for home break-in and baseball bat attack in Holbrook; ‘Boot & Tow’ program won’t leave drivers without wheels; and more. Read more
FARMINGVILLE, NY — Earlier this year, when a fire broke out on Hetty’s Path in Farmingville, the volunteers from the Farmingville Fire Department encountered a problem. There was no hydrant close enough to the location in distress. Read more
FARMINGVILLE, NY — The Town of Brookhaven held a memorial service outside Town Hall in Farmingville to mark the 19th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks. Read more
HOLBROOK, NY — If your vehicle is at risk of being booted and towed in Suffolk County, you’ll now have an easier time keeping your wheels moving. Read more
LAKE RONKONKOMA, NY — Visitation and funeral services are now scheduled for the late Suffolk County Legislator Tom Muratore (R-Selden) of Ronkonkoma. Meanwhile, elected officials and community members expressed fond remembrances since learning about Muratore's death. Read more
SELDEN, NY — Suffolk County Legislator Tom Muratore (R-Selden), a retired police officer, died on Tuesday at the age of 75, fellow Legislator Anthony Piccirillo (R-Holbrook) confirmed. Read more
LAKE RONKONKOMA, NY — Each school building in the Sachem Central School District will be included in a real-time COVID-19 infection and testing tracker run by New York State. Read more
HOLBROOK, NY — The COVID-19 infection rate has been below 1 percent across New York State for the past month, or 31 days, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced on Monday. Meanwhile, local elected officials and business leaders are demanding control back from the governor to accelerate the economic reopening. Read more
HOLBROOK, NY AND LAKE RONKONKOMA, NY — Salvatore Nicosia of Holbrook was a giant in Sachem, known for his love of the community, devotion to the area’s students, and work to involve young people in civic engagement. He died on Sept. 2 at the age of 92, several months shy of his 93rd birthday in December. Read more
FARMINGVILLE, NY AND HOLTSVILLE, NY — Mosquito samples within Sachem — in Holtsville and Farmingville — and neighboring North Patchogue are among the greatest number of West Nile virus cases reported to date this season. The samples were among 16 positive tests for the virus from across Suffolk County during the past week, health officials announced Friday afternoon. 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
FARMINGVILLE, NY — As the cost of housing in Suffolk County continues to increase, the Town of Brookhaven announced the 2020 Down Payment Assistance Program for First-Time Homebuyers. Read more
LAKE RONKONKOMA, NY — The Sachem Central School District will hold a special board meeting on Tuesday evening to approve a variety of agenda items before the start of the school year. Read more
LAKE RONKONKOMA, NY — COVID-19 testing is now available at nearly 100 locations—including over 20 for free—across the Suffolk County. Read more
LAKE RONKONKOMA, NY — Sachem families on vacation or other travel out of New York State before the start of the school year in less than two weeks must pay attention to updated travel advisories and quarantine mandates. Read more
FARMINGVILLE, NY — Another 14 mosquito samples — including one from Farmingville — have tested positive for West Nile virus across Suffolk County from samples collected last week, health officials announced late Thursday afternoon. Read more
FARMINGVILLE, NY AND LAKE RONKONKOMA, NY — The mystery remains unsolved tonight regarding who robbed a local 7-Eleven and attempted to rob a Mobil gas station earlier this week, police said. 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
FARMINGVILLE, NY — With the COVID-19 pandemic posing new challenges as students return to school, the Town of Brookhaven Youth Bureau is holding “Straight Outta Quaran-Teen” for students ages 12-16 years old. Read more
FARMINGVILLE, NY AND LAKE RONKONKOMA, NY — Suffolk County Police detectives are investigating an attempted robbery and a robbery at nearby convenience stores in Lake Ronkonkoma and Farmingville early this morning. 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
FARMINGVILLE, NY — Community heroes serving on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic received honors in Farmingville on Saturday. The Farmingville Community Day Committee and elected officials thanked the frontline workers for their public service during this unprecedented time. Read more
LAKE RONKONKOMA, NY — The Sachem Central School District will host another Community Forum to answer questions about the "Re-Entry Plans" for the start of the new school year. Read more
SUFFOLK COUNTY, NY — Nine new mosquito samples have tested positive for West Nile virus across Suffolk County from samples collected last week, health officials announced late Friday afternoon. Read more
LAKE RONKONKOMA, NY — Today, the Sachem Central School District said it already held the state-required number of community meetings about the COVID-19 pandemic "Re-Entry Plans" for September. However, the district announced today it will add one more meeting for a date yet to be scheduled. Read more
(The Center Square) – Four electricity providers and a cable, internet and telephone carrier in New York received letters Wednesday from the state Department of Public Service notifying them they committed apparent violations in their response to Tropical Storm Isaias, which hit parts of the state earlier this month. Read more
LAKE RONKONKOMA, NY — Will there be additional community meetings in the Sachem Central School District regarding its COVID-19 pandemic reopening plans for September? OnSachem reached out to Sachem Schools about the district's intentions to hold the additional sessions, at least two more of which are required according to the New York Governor Andrew Cuomo's directive. 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
SUFFOLK COUNTY, NY — The COVID-19 pandemic in Suffolk County reached a grim milestone today as the 2,000th death was reported. Read more
LAKE RONKONKOMA, NY — Sachem Schools will have a new superintendent for the start of the school year. Christopher Pellettieri will join the district as the new superintendent effective Sept. 1 from Rockville Centre Union Free School District. Read more
HOLBROOK, NY — The fireworks show has always been among the most-popular parts of the Annual Holbrook Chamber Carnival & Festival. Although the pandemic prevented the mid-August carnival from being held this year, OnSachem is pleased to look back at the highlights from last year. 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
LONG ISLAND, NY — Long Islanders left in the dark for three or more full days because of Tropical Storm Isaias can now request reimbursement for spoiled food and prescription medications. Read more
HOLBROOK, NY — This weekend exactly one year ago, the Sachem community enjoyed the 25th Annual Holbrook Chamber Carnival & Festival. Read more
LAKE RONKONKOMA, NY — The Sachem Central School District will host a Community Forum to answer questions about the "Final Re-Entry Plans" for the start of the new school year. Read more
HOLBROOK, NY — One year ago tonight, the Sachem community came out for the opening night of the 25th Annual Holbrook Chamber Carnival & Festival. Read more
SUFFOLK COUNTY, NY — New York Governor Andrew Cuomo today announced COVID-19 hospitalizations across the state have dropped to 523, a new low since March 17. 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
FARMINGVILLE, NY, AND HOLTSVILLE, NY — A mother was driving with her 9-month-old son when she crashed Wednesday night, according to Suffolk Police. Read more
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