Local News for Farmingville, Holbrook, Holtsville, Lake Grove, and Lake Ronkonkoma
First grade students at Nokomis Elementary School in Holbrook recently turned an idea into reality just in time for the holidays. Read more
Town of Brookhaven Supervisor Ed Romaine announced today, Jan. 3, that the Town of Brookhaven Youth Bureau’s INTERFACE Program’s 2019 Holiday Toy Drive and Thanksgiving Food Drive helped a record number of families. Read more
New York State Assemblyman Doug Smith (5th District) recently hosted his 9th Annual Holiday Toy Drive Luncheon at his district office on Main Street in Holbrook. The toys collected were donated to VIBS, the Victims Information Bureau of Suffolk County, which helps victims of domestic violence. Read more
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On this joyous evening, take the opportunity to watch the first night of Hanukkah menorah lighting celebrations in Holbrook and Lake Ronkonkoma. Read more
ACROSS SACHEM, NY (OnSachem.com / OnTownMedia.com) — Lee Mendelson, the longtime executive producer of numerous specials for the TV animated series "Peanuts," has died, his family said. He died on Christmas Day. Read more
On this joyous evening, take the opportunity to watch the first night of Hanukkah menorah lighting celebrations in Holbrook and Lake Ronkonkoma. Read more
On this joyous evening, take the opportunity to watch the first night of Hanukkah menorah lighting celebrations in Holbrook and 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
In this time of division, hostility and despair, celebrating Kwanzaa can help us re-capture a greater sense of self, purpose, community and the God who sets at liberty those who are oppressed. Read more
Are you out for holiday returns or after-Christmas sales? This is for you! Suffolk Police officers created a holiday parody to remind the public about locking their vehicles and keeping valuables out of sight. Read more
Thursday, Dec. 26, is the fifth night of Hanukkah. On this joyous evening, take the opportunity to watch the first night of Hanukkah menorah lighting celebrations in Holbrook and Lake Ronkonkoma. And learn about the Town of Brookhaven Menorah Lighting in Farmingville. Read more
On this joyous evening, take the opportunity to watch the first night of Hanukkah menorah lighting celebrations in Holbrook and Lake Ronkonkoma. Read more
The most real things in the world are those that neither a child nor a man can see Read more
The Town of Brookhaven held a menorah lighting for the start of Hanukkah. Read more
Spreading Christmas cheer is serious business, so Santas head to Santa University every year to brush up on their skills. Hear from the pros about what makes a perfect Saint Nick. Read more
On this joyous evening, take the opportunity to watch the first night of Hanukkah menorah lighting celebrations in Holbrook and Lake Ronkonkoma. Read more
The Suffolk County Police Department released a Public Service Announcement to remind people to protect themselves from becoming a victim by locking their vehicles. Read more
On this joyous evening, take the opportunity to watch the first night of Hanukkah menorah lighting celebrations in Holbrook and Lake Ronkonkoma. Read more
The eight-day celebration of Hanukkah began the evening of Sunday, Dec. 22. Communities throughout the Sachem area began celebrating with outdoor menorah lighting gatherings in Holbrook and Lake Ronkonkoma. Read more
The eight-day celebration of Hanukkah begins this evening, Sunday, Dec. 22. Communities throughout the Sachem area will celebrate with menorah lighting events in Farmingville, Holbrook and Lake Ronkonkoma. Read more
Santa Claus comes to neighborhoods across the Holbrook Fire Department with help from its volunteer members. Read more
Santa comes to Holtsville with the help from members of the Holtsville Fire Department. Read more
The journey spanned more than 6,000 miles for an amazing holiday season surprise. Read more
The Christmas spirit swept across Farmingville as hundreds of residents came for the annual arrival of Santa Claus and conducting the Christmas tree lighting. Read more
Suffolk County Police and New York State Troopers want all families to have a festive and well-fed holiday season. Read more
Suffolk County Police and New York State Troopers want all families to have a festive and well-fed holiday season. Read more
Sachem students enjoyed a special time with Santa Claus this weekend. The students from Grundy Avenue Elementary School in Holbrook had breakfast with Santa at Applebee’s Grill & Bar on North Ocean Avenue in Farmingville. Read more
Get your children ready. The jolly man in red is coming to town. Santa Claus arrives today! Read more
A Holtsville family is decked out big time for the holiday season. Read more
The Holbrook Chamber of Commerce held the annual Christmas tree lighting Saturday, Dec 7, for the greater community to come together this holiday season. Read more
The Farmingville Hills Chamber of Commerce hold the annual Farmingville Tree Lighting tonight, Dec. 8. Read more
The second annual Winter Wonderland Garden of Lights is underway at Sachem Public Library following the opening reception last evening. Read more
Town of Brookhaven conducted a dramatic demonstration to illustrate the destructive fire hazard associated with the improper care of live Christmas trees. Read more
Patients at Stony Brook Children’s Hospital received a special holiday delivery as members of the Suffolk County Police Department’s Sixth Precinct "Cops Who Care" paid them a visit today, Friday, Dec. 6. Read more
Kick off the holiday season with the Town of Brookhaven’s Annual Tree Lighting at the Holtsville Ecology Site. Read more
The Sachem North Leos Club presents the annual Festival of Trees and Lights. Read more
The Town of Islip Youth Bureau is calling all Santa’s elves and holiday cheerful, to help spread joy this holiday season, with the 2019 Islip Town Youth Bureau Annual Holiday Toy Drive. Read more
The Welcome to Holbrook sign brings festive cheer along Patchogue-Holbrook Road just south of the Long Island Expressway. Read more
Sachem Public Library will hold its second annual Winter Wonderland Garden of Lights this holiday season. Read more
Sachem Public Library will hold the Night Market & Holiday Toy Drive this Saturday, Dec. 7. Read more
The Holbrook Chamber of Commerce will hold the annual Christmas tree lighting this Saturday, Dec. 7. Read more
Santa Claus was in the perfect setting for the annual Christmas Celebration in Lake Ronkonkoma as the rain changed to snow just in time for his arrival. Read more
Instead of hitting the stores on a brisk Black Friday morning, outdoor enthusiasts decided to ‘Conquer the Hills’ in Farmingville. Read more
Help bring festive cheer to the community for the upcoming holiday season. Read more
A national advocacy group is urging people to exercise caution on what some partiers call "Blackout Wednesday." Read more
As parents plan for travel, childcare or how to entertain the kids during the holiday season, here is a look at when students have off in the Sachem Central School District. Read more
Suffolk County Legislator Tom Muratore is once again partnering with Full Throttle Magazine’s Toy Drive this holiday season. Read more
The Town of Islip Youth Bureau is calling all Santa’s elves and holiday cheerful, to help spread joy this holiday season, with the 2019 Islip Town Youth Bureau Annual Holiday Toy Drive. Read more
OnSachem is just like the many small businesses in the Sachem area. We all want to grow and succeed. Because of the incredible readership growth and reception OnSachem has received since launching in August, we want to give something back to the community this holiday season. Read more
Consider this the ultimate turkey—or canned cranberry sauce—burn for the morning after over-indulging way too much on your Thanksgiving dinner. Read more
Does it feel like the holiday season yet? If not, you’ll defiantly feel the spirit after visiting the Holiday Craft Fair at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Holbrook. Read more
For the first time ever, Troop 9 will be selling Christmas Trees on the grounds of our Chartered Rep, St. Mary's Episcopal Church. Read more