Local News for Farmingville, Holbrook, Holtsville, Lake Grove, and Lake Ronkonkoma
LAKE RONKONKOMA, NY — A drive along Ronkonkoma Avenue in Lake Ronkonkoma is now much smoother. Brookhaven Town Highway Superintendent Daniel P. Losquadro and 5th District Councilman Neil Foley announced the resurfacing of Ronkonkoma Avenue from Portion Road to the North Service Road of the Long Island Expressway. 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
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
RONKONKOMA, NY — Following the torrential rainfall and runoff on Thursday, 64 beaches now have an advisory against bathing. Closest to the Sachem area, the 64 beaches include Ronkonkoma Beach in Ronkonkoma, Bayport Beach in Bayport, Corey Beach in Blue Point, Sayville Marina Park Beach in Sayville, and West Oaks Recreation Club Beach in West Sayville. 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
LONG ISLAND, NY — New York State's Tenant Safe Harbor Act will be extended until Jan. 1, 2021 to protect additional residential tenants from eviction if they are suffering financial hardship during COVID-19, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced on Monday. Read more
HOLTSVILLE, NY — The Holtsville Ecology Site and Animal Preserve re-opens to the public on Monday, Sept. 28. Since opening day is a day off from school for Yom Kippur, families may find their way over to the Ecology Site to enjoy the day. 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
LAKE RONKONKOMA, NY — Sunday of Labor Day weekend has always drawn large crowds and festivities along Hawkins Avenue in Lake Ronkonkoma for an annual street fair. This year, however, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic means the fair — which would have been held on Sunday, Sept. 6 — won't happen as the annual end-of-summer community gathering. 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
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 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
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
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
LAKE RONKONKOMA, NY — If you’re salivating for a hot and fresh pretzel, your craving can be satisfied along Portion Road in Lake Ronkonkoma. Philly Pretzel Factory celebrated its grand opening at Lake Shore Plaza. 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
LAKE RONKONKOMA, NY — The Sachem Central School District has delayed the first day of school for students by one day. Read more
LAKE RONKONKOMA, NY — The Sachem Central School District tonight announced the "Final Re-Entry Plans" for the start of the new school year. Read more
LONG ISLAND, NY — Nearly 2,000 Long Islanders are spending their eighth night in the dark, remaining without power over a week since Tropical Storm Isaias hit the area on Tuesday, Aug. 4. Read more
HOLBROOK, NY — Governor Andrew Cuomo today signed legislation requiring all passengers in motor vehicles over the age of 16 to wear a seat belt beginning Nov. 1. Read more
LONG ISLAND, NY — The number of power outages on Long Island increased today, and the expected restoration time has been pushed out until Wednesday. Read more
LAKE RONKONKOMA, NY — The Sachem Central School District found itself on New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s list for not having submitted a plan to the state to resume in-person learning next month. This is despite Sachem Schools submitting a re-entry plan on July 31. Read more
LONG ISLAND, NY — Approximately 35,000 Long Islanders remained without power as of noon Sunday, beginning the sixth day of frustration after Tropical Storm Isaias hit the area last Tuesday. Read more
LONG ISLAND, NY — It's now the fifth consecutive night without lights and air conditioning for tens of thousands of Long Islanders after Tropical Storm Isaias knocked out power last Tuesday. Read more
LONG ISLAND, NY — For the fourth consecutive night, Sachem residents are among over 100,000 PSEG Long Island customers still without power since Tropical Storm Isaias hit on Tuesday. As the weekend begins, it will be a Friday night spent by flashlights and candles for lighting and open windows for the nighttime breeze instead of air conditioning. Read more
LAKE RONKONKOMA, NY — Governor Andrew Cuomo today announced that every school district across New York State can reopen for the new academic year, thanks to the state’s current low infection rate during the COVID-19 pandemic. Before a school district reopens, it must have a plan approved by the state. Locally, Sachem Central School District's plan is with the state for review. Read more
LONG ISLAND, NY — Over 100,000 PSEG Long Island customers remain without power tonight, and they will begin yet another night with no lights and air conditioning following the aftermath of Tropical Storm Isaias, which roared through the region on Tuesday, blowing over trees, tearing off tree branches, and ripping power lines from poles and homes. Read more
FARMINGVILLE, NY — Just hours after Town of Brookhaven Highway Superintendent Daniel Losquadro told OnSachem he needs double the number of PSEG Long Island crews to work beside town crews during the aftermath of Tropical Storm Isaias, he joined Town Supervisor Ed Romaine in harshly criticizing the utility's storm response. Read more
LAKE GROVE, NY, AND LAKE RONKONKOMA, NY — A normally heavily traveled roadway in Lake Grove and Lake Ronkonkoma has remained blocked since Tropical Storm Isaias roared through the area on Tuesday, knocking down trees and tearing utility wires from poles. Two days after the storm, Town of Brookhaven officials said the critical roadway remains too dangerous for driving—and they cannot reopen it until PSEG LI makes the area safe. Read more
FARMINGVILLE, NY — Brookhaven Town Supervisor Ed Romaine, Highway Superintendent Dan Losquadro, and members of the Town Board announced today that the Town will conduct a one-time only bulk collection of Tropical Storm Isaias debris beginning Monday, Aug. 10. All debris must be placed at the curb by the evening of Sunday, Aug. 9. Read more
ACROSS SACHEM, NY — Calling PSEG Long Island’s response to Tropical Storm Isaias a “failure,” New York Governor Andrew Cuomo today demanded an investigation into how the power utility prepared for and handled the storm. The governor was joined by local leaders calling for a probe into the response. Read more
FARMINGVILLE, NY — Brookhaven Supervisor Ed Romaine, Highway Superintendent Dan Losquadro and members of the Town Council are continuing to survey storm damage across the town and direct resources to clear roads, remove trees and assist in the recovery effort. Read more
LAKE RONKONKOMA, NY — OnSachem Publisher Jim Green reported live Tuesday night about the power outages in the Sachem area and across Long Island. Here is the video from along Hawkins Avenue by Portion Road in Lake Ronkonkoma. Read more
ACROSS SACHEM, NY (OnSachem.com / OnTownMedia.com) — New York Governor Andrew Cuomo tonight updated New Yorkers on the impacts of Isaias as the tropical storm moved through the state. Read more
ACROSS SACHEM, NY (OnSachem.com / OnTownMedia.com) — PSEG Long Island provided the following update on Tuesday night in response to questions about the power utility's handling of Tropical Storm Isaias, which knocked out power to one-third of customers. Read more
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