Veterans have given so much to our nation and community. We celebrate and honor them every day, and especially on Veterans Day. Tell us about a beloved veteran in your life for a special Gallery of Veterans for OnSachem. 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
Suffolk Police detectives are investigating a motor vehicle crash that seriously injured a pedestrian in Holbrook last night, Monday, Nov. 4. 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
Sunday, Nov. 3, is the final day for "early voting" in New York State for the 2019 general election. Read more
A Holbrook man walking along a road is recovering after an alleged drunk driver struck him and left the scene, Suffolk Police said. Read more
HOLBROOK, NY — The Sachem Public Library in Holbrook hosted another successful and very popular ‘The Haunted Garden’ for Halloween. Read more
Babies, toddlers and preschoolers transformed into princesses, heroes, pumpkins, and other festive characters to celebrate Halloween. Read more
A screaming woman attempted to enter the office of New York State Assemblyman Doug Smith in Holbrook, prompting a 911 call for help and a decision to evaluate security at the elected official’s office. Read more
In honor of Fire Prevention Month, this October students across the Sachem Central School District were visited by local fire departments to learn about fire safety and how to remain safe in an emergency situation. Read more
Police allege this unidentified man stole property from a Farmingville porch and need the public’s help to identify him. Read more
Suffolk County Police reported the following arrests between Oct. 12 and Oct. 18 for Farmingville, Holbrook, Holtsville, Lake Grove and Ronkonkoma. Read more
OnSachem told you earlier this month about the phenomenal winning streak for the Sachem Arrows Marching Band. Now it can’t get any better than their latest news! Read more
OnSachem readers are checking out tons of hyper-local stories about the community. Here are the top-viewed stories of the week. Read more
It’s Election Day! Well, almost. For the first time in NYS history, early voting is now available. Read more
An eerie scene is coming to Holbrook as ‘The Haunted Garden’ comes alive. Read more
You know a community is strong when more than 100 strangers throw a huge Halloween surprise for a sweet, energetic little girl living with a rare form of cancer. 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
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
Suffolk County Police have arrested a Holbrook man for allegedly driving drunk and crashing a car into a utility pole near his home. Read more
Suffolk County Police reported the following arrests between Oct. 12 and Oct. 18 for Farmingville, Holbrook, Holtsville, Lake Grove and Ronkonkoma. Read more
Students throughout Sachem Central School District’s Merrimac Elementary School in Holbrook gathered in excitement for a special assembly that brought them back three decades. Read more
Members of the Sachem Arrows Marching Band have marched their way into a phenomenal winning streak, earning top honors in four consecutive competitions. 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
Holbrook Fire Department opened its doors to the community for important lessons and demonstrations that can protect families and save lives. Read more
Many dozens of Sachem High School North and East students were celebrated at the Board of Education meeting this week for achieving outstanding academic success. Read more
Furn-A-Kit, a staple in Holbrook at the corner of Veterans Memorial Highway and Broadway Avenue for nearly three decades, is closing permanently. Read more
Fire prevention education is a major focus year-round—and especially in October—when both Fire Prevention Week and Fire Prevention Month activities spread throughout communities to help keep families safe. Read more
The readership stats are in! Here's the hottest stories of the week. Read more
Suffolk Police have arrested a Farmingville man along Portion Road for allegedly driving with 53 license suspensions. Read more
The retail property housing DiVinci's Pizza Restaurant and Ralph's Famous Italian Ices in Holbrook may see a second building added as well as legalizing the existing pizzeria, a Town of Islip official told OnSachem. Read more
Suffolk County Police arrested a Holbrook man Saturday morning, Sept. 21, following a State Liquor Authority inspection at a bar in Port Jefferson. Read more
Speedway confirmed for OnSachem this afternoon, Sept. 19, a mix-up yesterday morning resulted in the wrong fuel types filled into storage tanks. As a result, vehicles that filled up yesterday with regular and diesel are affected. Read more
Customers of the Speedway gas station at 301 Union Ave. in Holbrook are reporting on social media that their vehicles have broken down after filling up with regular gas at the station yesterday, Sept. 18. Read more
DiVinci's Pizza Restaurant in Holbrook is seeking to legalize its existing operation. A public hearing about the business will be held during the Town of Islip Planning Board Meeting Thursday, Sept. 19. Read more
The Nokomis Elementary School PTA held another very successful annual fifth grade fundraising car wash over the weekend. Read more
The Sachem Public Library held its annual Fall Festival & Local Author Fair Saturday, Sept. 14. Hundreds of Sachem residents attended the fair, as they do every year, to enjoy this enormously popular community event. Read more
In the expansive sixth precinct of the Suffolk County Police Department, a Holbrook intersection ranks as the second-worst for motor vehicle accidents. No other intersection within the 6th precinct portion of Sachem ranks worse. OnSachem Publisher Jim Green has this video update from the intersection. Read more
The Bank of America at 4400 Veterans Memorial Highway (Rt. 454) in Holbrook was robbed during the afternoon of Sept. 11, Suffolk Police said. Read more
Sachem Central School District has alerted parents and guardians about a reported incident with a stranger and Sachem High School North students near a bus stop Tuesday, Sept. 10. Read more
TJE Dance Force of Holbrook kicked off the new dance season with the first day of classes Monday, Sept. 9. Read more
The Suffolk County Police Department 5th and 6th Precincts each host their monthly open community meetings today, Sept. 10, at 7 p.m. The precincts cover all or portions of Farmingville, Holbrook, Holtsville and Lake Ronkonkoma. Read more
As the popular saying goes, “School’s Open, Drive Carefully.” Now that the new school year has been underway for several days, how do you feel drivers follow that popular safety message? Read more
Students attending Seneca Middle School were greeted with this colorful welcome back sign placed by the PTA. Read more
One-Year-Old Sophie Smith Encourages Neighbors to Get Library Card during Library Card Sign-Up Month
As students returned to school this week, Assemblyman Doug Smith’s 1-year-old daughter, Sophie, signed up for her first library card at the Sachem Public Library in Holbrook to help kick-off “Library Card Sign-Up Month.” Read more
A serious truck accident today, Sept. 5, has shut down Veteran’s Memorial Highway (Rt. 454) in Holbrook between Grundy Avenue and Coates Avenue. Read more
A new restaurant may soon come to Holbrook’s Main Street. The Town of Islip Planning Board will hold a public hearing for a special permit Sept. 5. Read more
All across Sachem, proud parents, grandparents and guardians sent their students off to begin another school year. Read more
Here's your homework, Sachem parents. ICYMI, catch up on stories covered by OnSachem for back to school. Read more
A Ronkonkoma man was killed by a vehicle outside his home Sept. 2. Suffolk Police have charged a Holbrook man with alleging striking the victim. Read more
From crowning the new Little Mr. and Miss Holbrook to a spectacular National Anthem performance, there was so much to enjoy at the 25th Annual Holbrook Chamber of Commerce Carnival & Festival. Read more
If you have driven passed any school building throughout the Sachem Central School District during summer break, you likely noticed construction—a lot of construction, in fact. Read more
In case you missed it, the 25th Annual Holbrook Chamber of Commerce Carnival & Festival included a performance by Long Island country band SouthBand. Listen to the music and dance along! Read more
The favorable vote authorized the installment purchase of a new aerial device, firefighting vehicle and related emergency service equipment. Read more
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