Local News for Farmingville, Holbrook, Holtsville, Lake Grove, and Lake Ronkonkoma
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. Read more
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. 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
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- Island 16 multiplex in Holtsville will reopen this Friday
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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
HOLBROOK, NY — This weekend exactly one year ago, the Sachem community enjoyed the 25th Annual Holbrook Chamber Carnival & Festival. 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
LAKE RONKONKOMA, NY — The Sachem High School North Class of 2020 was honored during a collection of graduation ceremonies held July 23-24 at Fred Fusaro Alumni Stadium in Lake Ronkonkoma. 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
FARMINGVILLE, NY — The Sachem High School East Class of 2020 celebrated the conclusion of their senior year with a series of separate graduation ceremonies over the course of July 23-24. Read more
HOLBROOK, NY — A historic Holbrook monument will have a new sign dedicated this weekend. Read more
FARMINGVILLE, NY, AND LAKE RONKONKOMA, NY — The senior class of 2020 in the Sachem Central School District will continue the graduation ceremonies on Friday. Read more
FARMINGVILLE, NY, AND LAKE RONKONKOMA, NY — The senior class of 2020 is graduating Thursday and Friday in the Sachem Central School District. Read more
RONKONKOMA, NY (OnSachem.com / OnTownMedia.com) — A new mural created by a local veteran and unveiled today will hang at Long Island Islip MacArthur Airport (ISP) in Ronkonkoma as a tribute to all the essential workers during the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. Read more
LAKE RONKONKOMA, NY — The Sachem Central School District announced plans for its postponed high school graduation ceremonies next week. The plans now include a series of 10 smaller ceremonies for each high school. Read more
HOLBROOK, NY — Suffolk Police officers at the 5th Precinct on Waverly Avenue in Patchogue enjoyed a special lunch today, courtesy of a county legislator and a local business owner. Read more
LAKE RONKONKOMA, NY — Congratulations to the Sachem High School North and Sachem High School East classes of 2020! The school year has ended and the graduating seniors will soon begin the next exciting chapters of their lives. Read more
FARMINGVILLE, NY — Congratulations to the Sachem High School East and Sachem High School North classes of 2020! The school year has ended and the graduating seniors will soon begin the next exciting chapters of their lives. Read more
FARMINGVILLE, NY, AND LAKE RONKONKOMA, NY — The Classes of 2020 at Sachem High School East and Sachem High School North have many outstanding students. They have worked hard to excel in all they do to achieve their dreams. Today, OnSachem is pleased to introduce readers to the valedictorians and salutatorians. Read more
LAKE RONKONKOMA, NY — The Classes of 2020 at Sachem High School East and Sachem High School North have many outstanding students. In this profile article, OnSachem features Melissa Guercio, valedictorian for Sachem High School North Class of 2020. Read more
LAKE RONKONKOMA, NY — The Classes of 2020 at Sachem High School East and Sachem High School North have many outstanding students. In this profile article, OnSachem features Miranda Garcia-Cassani, salutatorian for Sachem High School North Class of 2020. Read more
FARMINGVILLE, NY — The Classes of 2020 at Sachem High School East and Sachem High School North have many outstanding students. In this profile article, OnSachem features Christian Berberich, valedictorian for Sachem High School East Class of 2020. Read more
FARMINGVILLE, NY — The Classes of 2020 at Sachem High School East and Sachem High School North have many outstanding students. In this profile article, OnSachem features Joseph Berberich, valedictorian for Sachem High School East Class of 2020. Read more
HOLBROOK, NY — OnSachem wishes all of the fathers and father figures across Sachem and everywhere a very happy Father's Day. In honor of Father's Day, OnSachem shares interesting facts about the day and fatherhood. Read more
LAKE RONKONKOMA, NY — Five members of the Sachem Central School District community were honored for their dedication and commitment to education as part of the annual awards from Scope Education Services. Read more
HAUPPAUGE, NY — Suffolk County officials came together this week to celebrate the inaugural “Health Heroes Month,” an effort led by Legislator Anthony Piccirillo (8th District) of Holbrook. Read more
LAKE RONKONKOMA, NY — The Sachem Central School District has postponed all high school graduation ceremonies until late July. Read more
FARMINGVILLE, NY — Town of Brookhaven Highway Superintendent Daniel Losquadro awarded two high school seniors with $1,000 college scholarships from the Highway Superintendents Association. Read more
HAUPPAUGE, NY — Suffolk officials will come together to celebrate the inaugural “Healthcare Heroes Month” in Suffolk County, an effort led by Legislator Anthony Piccirillo (8th District) of Holbrook. Read more
LAKE RONKONKOMA, NY — New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced today in-person graduation ceremonies will be allowed, but only with strict limitations to ensure social distancing. Read more
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. Read more
LAKE RONKONKOMA, NY — Despite the pandemic and school facilities closed for the remainder of the academic year, high school students in Sachem will have in-person graduation ceremonies after all, if government requirements allow. If mandates prevent a ceremony, the district also has a backup plan. Read more
HOLBROOK, NY — June is the first-ever “Healthcare Heroes Month” in Suffolk County. Read more
LAKE RONKONKOMA, NY — Sachem High School North sophomore Paul Sangiorgio has been accepted to attend the NASA Summer Internship Program. Read more
HOLBROOK, NY — Look to the northern and southern skies, Sachem. You may see the 106th Rescue Wing fly just north or south of our area as the combat search and rescue team honors hospital workers on the frontlines of the pandemic. Read more
HOLBROOK, NY — Now over two months since Sachem Schools closed their buildings for instruction, everyone in those school communities misses one another. Read more
BRENTWOOD, NY — Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone and Suffolk County Police Commissioner Geraldine Hart today presided over the first-ever virtual Suffolk County Police Academy graduation. Read more
BRENTWOOD, NY — Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone and Suffolk County Police Commissioner Geraldine Hart will virtually host the Suffolk County Police Academy graduation ceremony in Brentwood today at 9 a.m. Read more
HOLBROOK, NY — Millions of people in the New York area, including in Sachem, witnessed a fleet of six WWII airplanes promote messages of thanks and hope in the skies today. Read more
FARMINGVILLE, NY, AND LAKE RONKONKOMA, NY — The Sachem high school athletic fields illuminated tonight as a tribute to high school seniors. Read more
FARMINGVILLE, NY, AND LAKE RONKONKOMA, NY — The Sachem high school athletic fields will be illuminated on the evening of May 1, giving new meaning to "Friday Night Lights" as a tribute to high school seniors. Read more
FARMINGVILLE, NY — Look to the sky, Sachem! You may see the Thunderbirds and Blue Angels overhead or very near Sachem on Tuesday shortly after noon. Read more
HOLTSVILLE, NY — Is your child celebrating a birthday during the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic? The Holtsville Fire Department announced today, April 28, it is seeking requests to hold birthday parades. Read more
FARMINGVILLE, NY — Look to the sky, Sachem! You may see the Thunderbirds and Blue Angels overhead or very near Sachem on Tuesday shortly after noon. Read more
LONG ISLAND, NY — If you look to the skies around noon on Tuesday, you may see—and hear—the Thunderbirds and Blue Angels in flight as a salute to frontline COVID-19 responders and essential workers. Read more
FARMINGVILLE, NY — While many of the events Brookhaven Town was planning for the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day have been cancelled, there are still a number of ways residents can celebrate Earth Day on April 22 while still observing social distancing. Read more
ACROSS SACHEM, NY — From the OnSachem family to your family, we wish you a joyful Easter Sunday and Passover during these very difficult times. Read more
HOLBROOK, NY, AND ACROSS SACHEM, NY — We’ve seen the teacher car parades and we've witnessed children’s birthdays celebrated with cars driving by and honking. Today, we’ll have the Easter Bunny to celebrate Easter. Read more
HOLBROOK, NY — Today proved to be an especially emotional day for Sachem students, parents, teachers, and staff as the community reunited—even if only briefly—for the first time since schools shuttered on March 13 because of the pandemic. Read more
FARMINGVILLE, NY — Students cheered and teachers honked during a special parade through the streets of Farmingville. 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
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
Sachem High School East science research sophomore Asweel Mehaboob has been selected to present his research at the American Medical Informatics Association’s 2020 Informatics Summit on March 24 in Houston. Read more
They made outstanding athletic achievements during the fall sports season, bringing pride to the Sachem Central School District. 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
This Valentine’s season was a special time in Suffolk County’s 8th Legislative District. The community came together to hand-make and donate over 6,000 Valentine’s Day cards addressed to veterans, active-duty military personnel and service dogs. Read more
Twenty couples were married at Islip Town Hall on Valentine's Day in Islip's Chapel of Love. Read more
Not many people know the history behind Valentine’s Day. While some people know that it’s attached to the legend of St. Valentine, other people know it only as a day to exchange gifts, candy and cards with people you care about. Read more