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LAKE RONKONKOMA, NY — The campaign for New York State’s 5th Assembly District is a two-way race with incumbent Douglas M. Smith on the Republican, Conservative, and Independence tickets challenged by Fred Ianacci running as the Democratic candidate. Read more
LAKE RONKONKOMA, NY — The campaign for New York State’s 5th Assembly District is a two-way race with incumbent Douglas M. Smith on the Republican, Conservative, and Independence tickets challenged by Fred Ianacci running as the Democratic candidate. Read more
FARMINGVILLE, NY — Kids and adults alike are cleaning up the town, a project that has been long overdue because of the pandemic. 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 — 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
HOLTSVILLE, NY — Island 16 – the large multiplex cinema along the Long Island Expressway in Holtsville – will reopen on Friday, ending seven months of closure amid the COVID-19 pandemic. But Regal Ronkonkoma in Lake Ronkonkoma will remain closed for now. Read more
CORAM, NY — Police shot and killed a man who refused to put down a knife and kept walking closer to an officer, the Suffolk County Police Department announced. Read more
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
NEW YORK STATE — The NYS Department of Health has released a draft COVID-19 Vaccination Administration Program that serves as an initial framework for ensuring the safe and effective distribution of a COVID-19 vaccine in New York, according to Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Read more
LAKE RONKONKOMA, NY — The race for New York’s U.S. Congressional District 2 is a three-way race with Jackie Gordon on the Democratic, Working Families, and Independence tickets; Andrew R. Garbarino on the Republican, Conservative, Libertarian, and Serve America Movement lines; and Harry Burger as the Green candidate. Read more
Latest News
- VIDEO: Meet the Candidates: Alfred Ianacci, NYS Assembly District 5
- VIDEO: Meet the Candidates: Douglas M. Smith, NYS Assembly District 5
- Farmingville residents clean up the town
- Cuomo directly blames Trump for New York's COVID-19 deaths
- Cuomo discourses all non-essential travel between CT, NJ, and PA as COVID-19 increases
- VIDEO: Meet the Candidates: Alexis Weik, NYS Senate District 3
- VIDEO: Meet the Candidates: Monica Martinez, NYS Senate District 3
- Island 16 multiplex in Holtsville will reopen this Friday
- Suffolk Police shoot and kill man armed with knife in Coram
- Town honors front line heroes on National Emergency Nurses Day
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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
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 — 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
HOLTSVILLE, NY — Island 16 – the large multiplex cinema along the Long Island Expressway in Holtsville – will reopen on Friday, ending seven months of closure amid the COVID-19 pandemic. But Regal Ronkonkoma in Lake Ronkonkoma will remain closed for now.
SUFFOLK COUNTY, NY — Movie lovers haven't been able to see a film on the big screen since the pandemic shut down theaters in March. After being forced to close seven months ago as COVID-19 spread across the area, movie theatres can reopen next week.
(The Center Square) – Just as New York officials are working to prevent a second wave of COVID-19 from hitting the state, small business owners are hopeful leaders in Albany will take similar efforts to protect them from getting hit a second time as well.
LAKE RONKONKOMA, NY — The Ronkonkoma Chamber of Commerce hasn’t held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate a grand opening in many months, as the COVID-19 pandemic slowed business activity. That changed last weekend as community leaders welcomed Dream Hair Salon to Hawkins Avenue in Lake Ronkonkoma.
CORAM, NY — Police shot and killed a man who refused to put down a knife and kept walking closer to an officer, the Suffolk County Police Department announced.
SMITHTOWN, NY — Homeowners throughout Sachem and beyond are often frustrated when overnight vandalism sprees lead to the destruction of roadside mailboxes and expensive vinyl fencing. In nearby Smithtown, Suffolk County Police arrested four teenagers early Sunday morning for allegedly vandalizing multiple properties in Smithtown.
LAKE RONKONKOMA, NY — The Suffolk County Police Department is warning residents of recent burglaries during which individuals posed as utility employees to gain entry into homes. The police issued the public safety alert late Friday afternoon.
LAKE RONKONKOMA, NY — The Suffolk County Water Authority (SCWA) is warning customers about a scammer reportedly trying to get access to a residence in Lake Ronkonkoma.
LAKE GROVE, NY — New York Mets fans living at The Bristal Assisted Living on Middle Country Road in Lake Grove had a rare opportunity to reminisce over a Zoom meeting with two players from the 1962 Mets, the team's first official year.
CENTRAL ISLIP, NY — The Long Island Ducks will play ball in nearby Central Islip until at least 2030. Plus, the stadium has a new multi-million dollar title sponsor. Both announcements made it a big day for the LI Ducks, even if the minor-league baseball team had to put their bats and gloves down this season because of the pandemic.
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.
HOLBROOK, NY — Suffolk County Legislator Anthony Piccirillo (8th District) of Holbrook has urged New York Governor Andrew Cuomo to allow in-person graduations this month.
HOLBROOK, NY — Suffolk County Legislator Anthony A. Piccirillo (8th District), a Republican from Holbrook, marked is 100th day in office last week. The freshman legislator shared his perspective about the last few months and the challenges he has worked to address.
SELDEN, NY, AND ACROSS SACHEM, NY — Suffolk County Legislator Tom Muratore of the Fourth Legislative District, which includes large portions of the Sachem area, is thanking all those in the medical field working during the pandemic.
SUFFOLK COUNTY — The long holiday weekend will have the men and women in blue out along with religious leaders across Suffolk County for the first-ever National Faith & Blue Weekend.
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.
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.
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.
LAKE RONKONKOMA, NY — The campaign for New York State’s 5th Assembly District is a two-way race with incumbent Douglas M. Smith on the Republican, Conservative, and Independence tickets challenged by Fred Ianacci running as the Democratic candidate. Watch
LAKE RONKONKOMA, NY — The campaign for New York State’s 5th Assembly District is a two-way race with incumbent Douglas M. Smith on the Republican, Conservative, and Independence tickets challenged by Fred Ianacci running as the Democratic candidate. Watch
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. Watch
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. Watch
LAKE RONKONKOMA, NY — The race for New York’s U.S. Congressional District 2 is a three-way race with Jackie Gordon on the Democratic, Working Families, and Independence tickets; Andrew R. Garbarino on the Republican, Conservative, Libertarian, and Serve America Movement lines; and Harry Burger as the Green candidate. Watch
LAKE RONKONKOMA, NY — The race for New York’s U.S. Congressional District 1 is a two-way race with incumbent Lee Zeldin on the Republican, Conservative, and Independence lines challenged by Nancy Goroff as the Democratic and Working Families candidate. Zeldin has represented the district since 2015. Watch
LAKE RONKONKOMA, NY — The race for New York’s U.S. Congressional District 2 is a three-way race with Jackie Gordon on the Democratic, Working Families, and Independence tickets; Andrew R. Garbarino on the Republican, Conservative, Libertarian, and Serve America Movement lines; and Harry Burger as the Green candidate. Watch
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. Watch