HOLBROOK, NY (OnSachem.com / OnTownMedia.com) — Here’s your morning update from OnSachem for Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020.
Holbrook man convicted of killing Boy Scout to be sentenced this morning
HOLBROOK, NY — The Holbrook man convicted of drunk driving and killing a 12-year-old Boy Scout is set to be sentenced today.
Smith to lead NY’s first-ever public hearing for local small businesses impacted by COVID-19
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.
Are there other alleged victims? Patchogue man arrested for lewd act in East Northport park, police charge
PATCHOGUE, NY AND EAST NORTHPORT, NY — A Patchogue man has been arrested for allegedly exposing himself in a lewd manner at a park in East Northport—and now Suffolk County Police want to know if there are other alleged victims, police announced Tuesday afternoon.
Sachem Central School District Board of Education Meeting, Aug. 26
LAKE RONKONKOMA, NY (OnSachem.com / OnTownMedia.com) — The Sachem Central School District holds Board of Education meetings throughout the yea…
Town of Brookhaven Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting, Aug. 26
FARMINGVILLE, NY (OnSachem.com / OnTownMedia.com) — The Town of Brookhaven will hold its Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting. Check the Town's web…
Five states removed from New York's self-quarantine list for travelers
Alaska, Arizona, Delaware, Maryland, and Montana are off the list, but far-off Guam is added
LONG ISLAND, NY — Five states have been removed from New York State’s quarantine list. However, any travelers to New York from far-away Guam must quarantine upon arrival to the Empire State because of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. Meanwhile, Long Island’s infection rate is 1.1%, slightly above the statewide infection rate of 0.94%.
New York sticking to 14-day quarantine period despite change by CDC
New York residents pay 13.8% of their income in state, local taxation – most in nation
(The Center Square) – Taxpayers in New York turn over 13.8 percent of their income per capita to state and local governments, the highest percentage among the 50 states, according to an analysis by the website 24/7 Wall St.
‘Straight Outta Quaran-Teen’ to help students as school year begins
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.
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Overnight robbery and attempted robbery in Farmingville and Lake Ronkonkoma
Attempted robbery at Mobil followed 10 minutes later by robbery at 7-Eleven, police said
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.
See the list local gyms reopening on Monday after closed for over five months
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.
Trump: FDA approves 'powerful' new treatment for COVID-19
(The Center Square) – President Donald Trump announced Sunday a new therapeutic that helps treat many individuals who have contracted COVID-19.
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Farmingville honors heroes on the frontlines of COVID-19
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.
Police: Man shot and killed outside Bohemia gentlemen’s club
BOHEMIA, NY — A 27-year-old man was shot and killed in Bohemia early this morning outside Temptations Gentlemen’s Club. Police are now looking for the killer. As of 9:30 a.m. Sunday, police told OnSachem detectives are trying to determine where the victim lived.
Sachem Schools adds another ‘Re-Entry Plans’ Community Forum for Aug. 28
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.
