SUFFOLK COUNTY, NY — Fifteen more people died of coronavirus, Suffolk County announced today. This brings the number of deaths to 31 over just two days. Read more

SUFFOLK COUNTY, NY — Suffolk County sent out an important text clarification this evening shortly after an initial text stated nearly every resident was "required to stay home" except for essential needs. Read more

ACROSS SACHEM, NY — There are more than 300 cases of confirmed coronavirus within the Sachem area. Read more

SUFFOLK COUNTY, NY — Today was an especially deadly day for coronavirus in Suffolk County with 16 more deaths reported. Meanwhile, there are now 272 people with the virus in intensive care units at local hospitals, an increase of 43 ICU patients in one day. Read more

FARMINGVILLE, NY — Staying home amid the coronavirus pandemic means residents are using the extra time on their hands for extra spring cleaning, contributing to more trash left at the curb for pickup. Read more

SUFFOLK COUNTY, NY — Nine more people died of coronavirus in Suffolk County. Meanwhile, there are now 229 people with the virus in intensive care units at local hospitals, an increase of 48 ICU patients in one day. Read more

SUFFOLK COUNTY, NY — There are now more than 180 people with coronavirus in intensive care units at local hospitals across Suffolk County. Read more

HOLBROOK, NY — A physical trip won’t be possible for the foreseeable future to explore the collections and resources at the Sachem Public Library. However, the library offers numerous digital resources that are easily accessible through its website. Read more

SUFFOLK COUNTY, NY — The number of confirmed coronavirus cases climbed by nearly 900 in a single day across Suffolk County. Meanwhile, another three deaths were reported and hospitalizations increased by 93. Read more

ACROSS SACHEM, NY — Every "non-essential" worker in New York State must stay home under orders of the governor until at least Wednesday, April 15. Read more

SUFFOLK COUNTY, NY — Another seven deaths were reported today in Suffolk County due to coronavirus. Meanwhile, the number of confirmed cases increased by more than 700 since yesterday. Read more

FARMINGVILLE, NY — Town of Brookhaven Supervisor Ed Romaine is warning residents to be aware of telephone and internet fraud during the coronavirus pandemic. Read more

SUFFOLK COUNTY, NY — The 177th Suffolk County Police recruit class will get to work one week ahead of schedule to bolster police presence in light of the COVID-19 outbreak, police announced. Read more

FARMINGVILLE, NY — The Town of Brookhaven announced the Town Board meeting scheduled for Thursday, March 26, will be broadcast online and cable television instead of open for public attendance. Read more

The Town of Brookhaven Shelter and Adoption Center is closed during the pandemic, but the Town needs people to step up and foster or adopt certain dogs. 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

SUFFOLK COUNTY, NY — More than 900 cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in Suffolk County as of 11:30 a.m. today, Sunday, March 22. Nine people have died, a number which remains unchanged since yesterday.  Read more

The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and the subsequent evolving uncertainty is likely to be stressful for many people. The Town of Brookhaven announced services for residents in crisis or under stress. 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

Playgrounds across the area are now closed because of the coronavirus pandemic. 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

Sachem Central School District began a new "Grab n’ Go" meal program on Wednesday, March 18, while schools are closed because of the coronavirus pandemic. The effort served several hundred students on its first day.  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

The Sachem Central School District approved continued pay tonight for hourly and part-time employees during the pandemic emergency closure. Read more

In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Suffolk County Police Department is enacting operational changes in an effort to limit person-to-person contact. 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

Sachem Central School District will begin a new "Grab n’ Go" meal program on Wednesday, March 18, while schools are closed because of the coronavirus pandemic. Read more

The Brookhaven Town Clerk’s office is closed to the public because of the coronavirus pandemic. The Town announced the closure, stating the decision is in an abundance of caution. Read more

The Town of Islip has closed several offices, which will be open by appointment only, amid coronavirus concerns. The town made the announcement today. Read more

The Town of Brookhaven has released a comprehensive update of services, programs and events with closings, cancellations or postponements because of the coronavirus pandemic. Read more

Sachem Schools announced an update now that the two-week closure is underway amid the coronavirus pandemic.  Read more

With limited exceptions, all in-person Catholic services in Nassau and Suffolk counties are canceled until April 14 because of the coronavirus pandemic, the Diocese of Rockville Centre announced at 1 p.m. today, March 16. The cancellations are effective beginning 3 p.m. today. 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

The Sachem Public Library will remain closed until further notice because of the coronavirus pandemic. The library director shared the decision with OnSachem shortly after 3:30 p.m. today, Sunday, March 15. Read more

Sachem Schools will remain closed to students next week due to the coronavirus pandemic. Read more

The Sachem Public Library will remain closed all weekend because of the coronavirus pandemic. Read more

The closure of Sachem Central School District on Friday and through the weekend meant the postponement of Saturday's SAT exam. Read more

The Sachem Public Library will be closed Friday, March 13, because of the coronavirus pandemic. Read more

Sachem Schools are closed tomorrow, Friday, March 13, because of a confirmed case of coronavirus affecting a student's family. Read more

Suffolk County Legislator Anthony A. Piccirillo (8th District) of Holbrook released a statement regarding the coronavirus pandemic. Piccirillo updated the community on the county's response, described what the county's state of emergency means, and provided advice. Read more

The Sachem Public Library announced the cancellation of all programs and events effective immediately because of coronavirus. Read more

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced major crowd-control measures because of coronavirus. Read more

The Town of Islip announced the upcoming closure of all town-run senior centers as part of its coronavirus preparedness efforts. Read more

A positive case of coronavirus has been confirmed within the borders of the Sachem community, the Sachem Central School District confirmed tonight. Read more

The Town of Brookhaven announced it will suspend senior citizen activities as part of its coronavirus preparedness efforts.  Read more

Sachem Central School District has canceled all overnight trips through April 17 out of an abundance of caution because of coronavirus, announced Superintendent of Schools Kenneth Graham. Read more

During a briefing on the novel coronavirus today, March 7, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today declared a state of emergency to help New York more quickly and effectively contain the spread of the virus. The Governor also confirmed 32 additional cases, bringing the statewide total to 76. Read more