SUFFOLK COUNTY, NY — Mandatory COVID-19 testing for high-risk high school sports is no longer required, Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone announced as he detailed updated guidance from the Department of Health Services. Read more from OnSachem News.
LAKE RONKONKOMA, NY — The weather was nippy and skies cloudy, making the atmosphere perfectly festive for the very first polar bear plunge in Lake Ronkonkoma. Brave swimmers undaunted by the cold took a dip into the lake at noon on New Year’s Day to welcome 2021. Read more from OnSachem News.
LAKE RONKONKOMA, NY — Get ready to celebrate the first day of 2021 with a dip in the chilly winter waters of Lake Ronkonkoma. The first-ever polar bear plunge at the lake will take place Friday, Jan. 1, hosted by the Lake Ronkonkoma Improvement Group. Read more from OnSachem News.
LAKE GROVE, NY — New York Mets fans living at The Bristal Assisted Living on Middle Country Road in Lake Grove had a rare opportunity to reminisce over a Zoom meeting with two players from the 1962 Mets, the team's first official year. Read more from OnSachem News.
CENTRAL ISLIP, NY — After initially announcing intentions to have a delayed baseball season beginning in mid-July, the Long Island Ducks won't play ball after all. Read more from OnSachem News.
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 from OnSachem News.
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 from OnSachem News.
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 from OnSachem News.
NEW YORK (OnSachem.com / OnTownMedia.com) — The Yankees and Mets baseball teams will hold spring training in New York this year, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced today. Read more from OnSachem News.
CENTRAL ISLIP, NY — Get ready for the Long Island Ducks to play ball this season. The team announced today it expects to release a game schedule next week to begin a delayed season in mid-July. Read more from OnSachem News.
HOLBROOK, NY — Long Island is “on track” to begin Phase Three of its economic reopening next Wednesday, June 24, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced today. Read more from OnSachem News.
LAKE RONKONKOMA, NY — Once Long Island begins Phase Three of its reopening, gatherings of up to 25 people will be allowed. Read more from OnSachem News.
FARMINGVILLE, NY — The kids across Sachem can get ready to play ball and a limited number of other sports, based on the latest guidance from New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and the likelihood of Long Island advancing to another stage of reopening before the month ends. Read more from OnSachem News.
WANTAGH, NY — New York professional sports are back, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced early this afternoon. Read more from OnSachem News.
ACROSS SACHEM, NY — The Sachem 11’s Cheerleading Team had a very big day today. They were featured on the 9 a.m. hour of the Today show on NBC. Read more from OnSachem News.
HOLBROOK, NY — SYAG has canceled its spring programs and updated the community about the uncertainty this summer as the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic continues to impact the region. Read more from OnSachem News.
FARMINGVILLE, NY, AND LAKE RONKONKOMA, NY — The Sachem high school athletic fields illuminated tonight as a tribute to high school seniors. Read more from OnSachem News.
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 from OnSachem News.
FARMINGVILLE, NY — Sachem East Baseball players found a creative way to express their appreciation for healthcare workers on the front lines of the health emergency. Read more from OnSachem News.
ACROSS SACHEM, NY — The Sachem 11’s Cheerleading Team is helping local healthcare heroes on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic. Read more from OnSachem News.
FARMINGVILLE, NY — The auditorium at Sachem High School East in Farmingville fell silent as ex-NBA athlete Chris Herren shared his story of substance abuse and addiction that led to the highly publicized collapse of his career. Read more from OnSachem News.
The National Hockey League (NHL) announced Thursday that it’s suspending the remainder of its season because of the coronavirus pandemic. Read more from OnSachem News.
LAKE RONKONKOMA, NY — They made outstanding athletic achievements during the fall sports season, bringing pride to the Sachem Central School District. Read more from OnSachem News.
The Sachem Swim Club will host an open house for prospective members. Read more from OnSachem News.
LAKE RONKONKOMA, NY — Sachem coach, teacher, and cancer awareness warrior Matt "Dezy" DiStefano has died, Sachem Central School District officials confirmed publicly late this afternoon. He succumbed to his battle with stage 4 kidney cancer at the age of 42. Read more from OnSachem News.
FARMINGVILLE, NY — Sachem is home to the Varsity Football Division 1 “Coach of the Year.” The honor recently went to Philip Torregrosa, the varsity football head coach at Sachem High School East in Farmingville. Read more from OnSachem News.
Sachem High School East students from the Sports and Entertainment Management classes recently attended a field trip to MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ, to gain expert insight from business executives and learn the history of the sports venue. Read more from OnSachem News.
