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LAKE RONKONKOMA, NY — The voters of the Sachem Central School District approved the Board of Education’s proposed spending plan for the next academic year. Read more
LAKE RONKONKOMA, NY — Governor Andrew Cuomo today signed legislation extending the deadline to submit absentee ballots until the day of the election. Read more
LAKE RONKONKOMA, NY — Eight Sachem residents are running for three open seats on the school board during the June 9 election, which will be held by absentee ballot. OnSachem invited all eight candidates to participate in a profile. Seven candidates responded by the publication deadline. OnSachem is pleased to present all the profiles. Read more
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LAKE RONKONKOMA, NY — Eight Sachem residents are running for three open seats on the school board. OnSachem invited all eight candidates to participate in a profile. In the following profile, OnSachem introduces readers to Matthew Baumann. Read more
LAKE RONKONKOMA, NY — Eight Sachem residents are running for three open seats on the school board. OnSachem invited all eight candidates to participate in a profile. In the following profile, OnSachem introduces readers to Larry Collins. Read more
LAKE RONKONKOMA, NY — Eight Sachem residents are running for three open seats on the school board. OnSachem invited all eight candidates to participate in a profile. In the following profile, OnSachem introduces readers to Kristin Gelzinis. Read more
LAKE RONKONKOMA, NY — Eight Sachem residents are running for three open seats on the school board. OnSachem invited all eight candidates to participate in a profile. OnSachem has not yet received a candidate profile response from Carol Locklin. If a response is received, OnSachem will update this page. Read more
LAKE RONKONKOMA, NY — Eight Sachem residents are running for three open seats on the school board. OnSachem invited all eight candidates to participate in a profile. In the following profile, OnSachem introduces readers to James Mancaruso. Read more
LAKE RONKONKOMA, NY — Eight Sachem residents are running for three open seats on the school board. OnSachem invited all eight candidates to participate in a profile. In the following profile, OnSachem introduces readers to Robert Scavo. Read more
LAKE RONKONKOMA, NY — Eight Sachem residents are running for three open seats on the school board. OnSachem invited all eight candidates to participate in a profile. In the following profile, OnSachem introduces readers to Jon Siegel. Read more
LAKE RONKONKOMA, NY — Eight Sachem residents are running for three open seats on the school board. OnSachem invited all eight candidates to participate in a profile. In the following profile, OnSachem introduces readers to Stephanie Volpe. Read more
Hundreds of friends, family and colleagues turned out for the swearing-in ceremony of Town of Islip leaders. Read more
After the year had an unexpectedly challenging start with a garbage carter abruptly quitting its contract on New Year’s Eve, the second week of 2020 became celebratory with the swearing-in of the Town of Brookhaven’s top leaders. Read more
Suffolk County Legislator Tom Muratore took the oath of office for his sixth term as Legislator of the Fourth District. He was sworn-in during a meeting of the Suffolk County Legislature on Jan. 2. Read more
Anthony A. Piccirillo is officially the new Suffolk County legislator representing the Eighth Legislative District. Piccirillo was sworn-in today, Thursday, Jan. 2, during a legislative meeting in Hauppauge. Read more
Anthony A. Piccirillo has claimed victory in the race for Suffolk County Legislator in the 8th District. Read more
Anthony A. Piccirillo’s fate as the next Suffolk County Legislator for the 8th District lies in the hands of yet-to-be-counted absentee ballots. Read more
The second-consecutive general election for Suffolk County Legislator in the 8th Legislative District is again very close—with yet-to-be-counted absentee ballots crucial. Absentee ballots also came into play following Election Day in 2017. Read more
From concerns about roadway conditions to sending a message nationally, voters shared with OnSachem what has influenced their vote today for Election Day. Read more
From concerns about roadway conditions to sending a message nationally, voters shared with OnSachem what has influenced their vote today for Election Day. Read more
Voters are headed to the polls this Election Day. From potholes to taxes, voters express their concerns by voting. Read more
The polls open at 6 a.m. today for Election Day 2019. This year’s general election includes many local races. Read more
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 5. The polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. This year’s general election includes many local government races. Read more
The race for the Town of Brookhaven’s Receiver of Taxes has incumbent Louis J. Marcoccia on the Republican, Conservative and Independence tickets challenged by Dominador V. Pascual III on the Democratic, Working Families and Libertarian lines. Read more
The race for the Town of Brookhaven’s Fifth District Councilmember has incumbent Neil Foley on the Republican, Conservative and Independence tickets challenged by Andrea Stolz on the Democratic and Working Families lines and Pamela E. Smith, the Libertarian candidate. Read more
The race for Suffolk County Legislator representing the Eighth Legislative District has incumbent William J. Lindsay III on the Democratic and Working Families tickets challenged by Anthony A. Piccirillo, on the Republican, Conservative, Libertarian and Independence lines. Read more
The race for Suffolk County Legislator representing the Eighth Legislative District has incumbent William J. Lindsay III on the Democratic and Working Families tickets challenged by Anthony A. Piccirillo, on the Republican, Conservative, Libertarian and Independence lines. Read more
Sunday, Nov. 3, is the final day for "early voting" in New York State for the 2019 general election. Read more
The race for Suffolk County Legislator representing the Fourth Legislative District has incumbent Thomas Muratore on the Republican, Conservative and Independence tickets, challenged by David T. Bligh, on the Democratic and Working Families lines, and Stephen Ruth, the Libertarian candidate. Read more
The race for Town Supervisor of the Town of Brookhaven has incumbent Edward P. Romaine, on the Republican, Conservative and Independence tickets, challenged by William B. Ferraro III, on the Democratic and Working Families lines, and Junie Legister, the Libertarian candidate. Read more
It’s Election Day! Well, almost. For the first time in NYS history, early voting is now available. Read more
The race for Town Supervisor of the Town of Brookhaven includes challenger William B. Ferraro III on the Democratic and Working Families lines. OnSachem brings you Ferraro’s session in its entirety. Read more
The polls open extra, extra, extra early this year for the first time. Early voting in New York State begins Saturday, Oct. 26, and continues through Sunday, Nov. 3, ahead of Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5. Read more
The race for the Town of Brookhaven’s Receiver of Taxes includes challenger Dominador V. Pascual III on the Democratic, Working Families and Libertarian lines. OnSachem brings you Pascual's opening remarks and the questions and answers in their entirety. Read more
The race for the Town of Brookhaven’s Receiver of Taxes includes incumbent Louis J. Marcoccia on the Republican, Conservative and Independence tickets. OnSachem brings you Marcoccia's opening remarks and the questions and answers in their entirety. Read more
The race for Suffolk County Legislator representing the Twelfth Legislative District includes incumbent Leslie A. Kennedy on the Republican, Conservative, Libertarian and Independence tickets. OnSachem brings you Kennedy's session in its entirety. Read more
The race for Suffolk County Legislator representing the Tenth Legislative District includes incumbent Thomas Cilmi on the Republican, Conservative and Libertarian tickets. OnSachem brings you Cilmi's session in its entirety. Read more
Election Day is fast approaching and the candidates for several local races will meet-and-greet voters again Wednesday, Oct. 23, to discuss their platforms, take questions and debate. Read more
The race for the Town of Brookhaven’s Superintendent of Highways includes challenger Anthony R. Portesy on the Democratic, Working Families and Libertarian lines. OnSachem brings you Portesy's opening remarks and the questions and answers in their entirety. Read more
The race for the Town of Brookhaven’s Fifth District Councilmember includes challenger Andrea Stolz on the Democratic and Working Families lines. OnSachem brings you Stolz's opening remarks and the questions and answers in their entirety. Read more
The race for the Town of Brookhaven’s Fifth District Councilmember includes incumbent Neil Foley on the Republican, Conservative and Independence tickets. OnSachem brings you Foley's opening remarks and the questions and answers in their entirety. Read more
The race for the Town of Brookhaven’s Third District Councilmember includes challenger Talat G. Hamdani on the Democratic, Working Families and Libertarian lines. OnSachem brings you Hamdani's opening remarks and the questions and answers in their entirety. Read more
The race for the Town of Brookhaven’s Third District Councilmember includes incumbent Kevin J. LaValle on the Republican, Conservative and Independence tickets. OnSachem brings you LaValle's opening remarks and the questions and answers in their entirety. Read more
The race for Suffolk County Legislator representing the Eighth Legislative District has incumbent William J. Lindsay III on the Democratic and Working Families tickets challenged by Anthony A. Piccirillo, on the Republican, Conservative, Libertarian and Independence lines. Read more
The race for Suffolk County Legislator representing the Eighth District includes incumbent William J. Lindsay III on the Democratic and Working Families tickets. OnSachem brings you Lindsay's opening remarks and the questions and answers in their entirety. Read more
The race for Suffolk County Legislator representing the Fourth Legislative District includes challenger David T. Bligh, on the Democratic and Working Families lines. OnSachem brings you Ruth's opening remarks and the questions and answers in their entirety. Read more
The race for Suffolk County Legislator representing the Fourth Legislative District includes challenger David T. Bligh, on the Democratic and Working Families lines. OnSachem brings you Bligh's opening remarks and the questions and answers in their entirety. Read more
The Farmingville Residents Association has invited those running for elected office this November to its meet-the-candidates night. Read more
The race for Suffolk County Legislator representing the Fourth Legislative District includes incumbent Thomas Muratore on the Republican, Conservative and Independence tickets. OnSachem brings you Muratore's opening remarks and the questions and answers in their entirety. Read more
The race for Suffolk County Executive includes Gregory John Fischer, the Libertarian candidate. OnSachem brings you Fischer’s opening remarks and the questions and answers in their entirety. Read more
The race for Suffolk County Executive includes Suffolk County Comptroller John M. Kennedy, Jr., on the Republican, Conservative and Independence lines. OnSachem brings you Kennedy’s opening remarks and the questions and answers in their entirety. Read more
The race for Town Supervisor of the Town of Brookhaven includes incumbent Edward P. Romaine, on the Republican, Conservative and Independence tickets. OnSachem brings you Romaine’s opening remarks and the questions and answers in their entirety. Read more
The Lake Ronkonkoma Civic Organization's Executive Board has invited candidates for Suffolk County and Brookhaven Town positions to the General Membership meeting Thursday, Oct. 10, to meet with its members. The public is welcome. Read more