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LAKE RONKONKOMA, NY — Sachem Schools recognized four outstanding students who were named valedictorians and salutatorians for the Class of 2021. Mackenzie Szlosek and Jayden Reilly are the valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively, at Sachem High School East. Over at Sachem High School North, Erika Sneider and Hannah Saglimbeni are the valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively. Read more from OnSachem News.
HOLTSVILLE, NY — Deborah Stondell of Holtsville has been named a Woman of Distinction by the Suffolk County Legislature for Women’s History Month. Legislator Anthony Piccirillo, R-Holbrook, of the 8th District selected Stondell for the annual honor. Read more from OnSachem News.
FARMINGVILLE, NY — Marisa Pizza of Farmingville has been named a Woman of Distinction by the Suffolk County Legislature for Women’s History Month. Legislator Nick Caracappa, R-Selden, of the 4th District selected Pizza for the annual honor. Read more from OnSachem News.
LAKE GROVE, NY — The Easter Bunny may feel the luck of the Irish in 2021 when he hops over to the Smith Haven Mall for several weeks beginning on St. Patrick’s Day. Read more from OnSachem News.
(The Center Square) – The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday ratified changes the Senate made to a massive $1.9 trillion relief package that critics say contains hundreds of billions of dollars in wasteful spending unrelated to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more from OnSachem News.
HOLBROOK, NY — The community can make this Valentine’s Day extra special for veterans and those currently serving in the military. Suffolk County Legislator Anthony Piccirillo (R-Holbrook) of the 8th District is holding his 2nd Annual Valentines for Veterans Card Drive. Read more from OnSachem News.
HOLTSVILLE, NY — Spring will arrive early in Suffolk County if Holtsville Hal's prediction on Tuesday proves accurate, bringing welcome news to many weather-weary Long Islanders on Groundhog Day as the massive dig out continues following Monday's snowstorm. However, Holtsville Hal's friend Punxsutawney Phil in Pennsylvania saw his shadow, putting the groundhog buddies at odds. Read more from OnSachem News.
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PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA — It's Groundhog Day in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, where Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow, indicating there will be six more weeks of winter. Locally, Holtsville Hal predicted an early spring for Long Island. Read more from OnSachem News.
HOLBROOK, NY, AND LAKE RONKONKOMA, NY — The annual menorah lightings for several local communities will be held virtually this year in a combined online event for Holbrook and Lake Ronkonkoma in the Sachem area plus nearby Bayport / Blue Point and Oakdale. Read more from OnSachem News.
FARMINGVILLE, NY — The holiday spirt brightly lights up Farmingville as residents volunteered to decorate their community over the long Thanksgiving weekend. OnSachem News has the latest from the Farmingville Hills Chamber of Commerce and how students at Sachem High School East got involved. Read more from OnSachem News.
LAKE GROVE, NY — Students at Wenonah Elementary School in Lake Grove expressed their heartfelt thanks to veterans for their sacrifice and dedication. Read more from OnSachem News.
FARMINGVILLE, NY — Students at Lynwood Avenue Elementary School in Farmingville honored veterans in a bold way by proudly wearing colors to represent Old Glory. Read more from OnSachem News.
FARMINGVILLE, NY — Help bring festive cheer to the community for the upcoming holiday season by participating in the second-annual lamppost decorating. Read more from OnSachem News.
HOLTSVILLE, NY — The annual Holiday Light Spectacular at the Holtsville Ecology Site has been canceled this year because of the pandemic, Town of Brookhaven officials announced on Friday. Personalize videos will be available instead of having the indoor walkthrough light show. Read more from OnSachem News.
HOLBROOK, NY — Sachem families enjoyed a haunted evening for Halloween at the Sachem Public Library in Holbrook. Read more from OnSachem News.
SiriusXM announced today its extensive holiday music lineup featuring 17 ad-free channels including a new channel, Jolly Christmas, as well as the much-anticipated Holly and Holiday Traditions channels. 14 of the music channels are kicking off the holiday season and are available on the SiriusXM app now. Read more from OnSachem News.
HOLBROOK, NY — Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the Sachem Public Library in Holbrook will carry on with its 5th annual Haunted Garden, making some accommodations for health and safety. Read more from OnSachem News.
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 from OnSachem News.
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 from OnSachem News.
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 from OnSachem News.
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 from OnSachem News.
HOLBROOK, NY — This weekend exactly one year ago, the Sachem community enjoyed the 25th Annual Holbrook Chamber Carnival & Festival. Read more from OnSachem News.
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 from OnSachem News.
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 from OnSachem News.
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 from OnSachem News.
HOLBROOK, NY — A historic Holbrook monument will have a new sign dedicated this weekend. Read more from OnSachem News.
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 from OnSachem News.
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