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
LAKE RONKONKOMA, NY — Police are investigating the death of a woman found in Lake Ronkonkoma last night. 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
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
All schools in New York state will remain closed for even longer than originally planned. Read more
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
Amid pandemic closure of animal shelter, Brookhaven Town seeks fosters and adopters for certain dogs
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
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
Sachem Board of Ed approves continued pay for hourly and part-time employees during pandemic closure
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
Restaurants and bars are open for business! OnSachem is joining what may become a broader campaign to promote #DistanceSociallyEatLocally. Read more
A group of spectacular spellers from Sachem High School North took their talents to the stage for the fourth annual North Spelling Bee, led by Patrick Barry and Jonathan Weston and hosted by the Sachem North English Department. 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 Town of Smithtown announced several cancellations and postponements today, March 13, because of the coronavirus pandemic. 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
The 30th Annual Ronkonkoma St. Patrick’s Day Parade scheduled for Sunday, March 22, has been canceled because of coronavirus concerns. A new date has not yet been determined. 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
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
Suffolk County Police today arrested an Islip Terrace man for allegedly stabbing an acquaintance early this morning in Lake Ronkonkoma, police announced. 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
A bill circling its way through the New York State Assembly will help small business owners and farmers succeed through lower taxes, supporters say. One of the bill's co-sponsors is Assemblyman Doug Smith, a Republican from Holbrook. 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
Forget the sign of peace or drinking out of the chalice at your Roman Catholic Church because of the coronavirus. Read more
Throughout February, in celebration of Black History Month, students across the Sachem Central School District participated in a collection of lessons on prominent African American art, music, poetry, and men and women in history. Read more
The next chapter may soon be written for the site that until recently housed a popular and highly visible landmark in Lake Ronkonkoma. Read more
The plan to give NYC LIRR riders a discount isn’t flying well with local leaders. Read more
The Town of Brookhaven’s proposal to transform the “5 Corners” intersection in Lake Ronkonkoma, immediately south of Lake Grove, met opposition from community members attending a public information session. Read more
Watch for a protest this Monday at the Long Island Rail Road’s Ronkonkoma station. The protesters are against an upcoming LIRR fare hike for Suffolk and Nassau County passengers while NYC riders get a discount. Read more
They made outstanding athletic achievements during the fall sports season, bringing pride to the Sachem Central School District. Read more
Suffolk County Legislator Anthony A. Piccirillo (8th District), a Republican from Holbrook, co-sponsored a bill to create the office of an Independent Inspector General in Suffolk County. Read more
Student musicians across the Sachem Central School District have earned outstanding recognition for delighting audiences and judges with their stellar performances. Read more
The office of Suffolk County Legislator Anthony A. Piccirillo (8th District), a Republican from Holbrook, released a statement arguing against the proposed smoking ban in multifamily dwellings throughout Suffolk County. Read more
The “5 Corners” has a nice ring to it when describing driving directions through Lake Grove and Lake Ronkonkoma. Read more
Suffolk County District Attorney Timothy D. Sini today, Feb. 21, announced the sentencing of a Bloods gang member to 15 years in prison for attempted murder and other charges in connection with a shooting inside an IHOP restaurant in Lake Ronkonkoma on March 4, 2019. Read more
In an announcement from the Town of Brookhaven today, Feb. 21, two town councilmen spoke about recent vandalism in Lake Ronkonkoma. Read more
Could two tip jar thefts at Lake Ronkonkoma restaurants just days apart be connected? Suffolk County Police will not go as far as making the direct connection tonight, but there are similarities and police are investigating each incident. Read more
Get ready for Easter. The volunteers of the Ronkonkoma Fire Department will host their annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 4 (rain date is April 5). Read more
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