News by Tom Barton
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Garden University Spoke to Me
There are few things in the world, and most parents would contest that nothing in the universe, is better than when your child looks up at you with pride.
Greaves Reaches 300 Saves
This week Half Hollow Hills East girls' lacrosse goalie Layla Greaves surpassed the 300 save mark.
Fantasy Baseball - Buy the Breakout
Fantasy baseball isn't just about drafting that perfect team, it's about making shrewd moves during the season and in most cases it's much like the stock market.
SWR Mourns the Passing of Beloved Soccer Coach
Shoreham-Wading River school district lost a member of their district's family this week when Adrian Gilmore, a high school soccer coach passed away.
LoRe Adds to His Career Numbers
This week Miller Place senior goalie Christopher LoRe hit a milestone when he recorded 500th career save.
Sanders Fall Was No Surprise to the Books
The entire sports world is talking about why Shedeur Sanders fell out of the first round and even some of the best scouts and analysts in the business are opening questioning how this could happen.
The Jets Bolster Their Line
The New York Jets did it again, this time they hope they don't get burned like they have in the past.
The Giants Get a Sure Thing, Then Throw a Dart
The New York Giants were on the clock with the #3 pick in this year's NFL Draft and speculation about them drafting Sanders, or any QB, had come to an end.
Longwood Stops Hills Streak
The Longwood Lady Lions football team have ended Half Hollow Hills winning streak with a 20-13 home win.
Wildcats Have a Winter of Champions
This week Shoreham-Wading River winter student-athletes were honored at the Board of Education meeting by Athletic Director Mr. Eric Bramoff.
The Patriots Are Patriotic
This weekend the Three Village softball team honored local veterans during their annual military tribute game.
Changes On the Ice
Both the New York Rangers and Islanders had underwhelming seasons this year and when looking at the causes the front office and head men in charge have been pushed to take the blame.
NFL Draft Betting - Is There Any Value Left?
The NFL Draft offers bettors a unique way to bet on sports, yet there will be no game played. Betting on who will be selected and where has been a fun situation for many bettors over the years, but with more and more social media and leaks from the teams we have gotten into an almost WWE type of betting atmosphere where the odds have been blown out of proportion for most draft slots.
Fantasy Baseball - Sell the Snakes
Last week in this column we spoke about two Texas Rangers who were buys, despite their slow starts, and how each one of them could be had at a bargain
New York Jets Draft Preview
The New York Jets feel like a franchise that is beginning from scratch. They have a new GM, a new head coach, a new QB and really an entirely different identity entering this Thursday's draft.
New York Giants Draft Preview
The New York Giants are sitting with the #3 pick in Thursday's NFL Draft and there are still so many directions the team can go in, and the rumors are swirling all over the speculation of whose name will be called.
Dontrelle and Puckett Added to the Flock's Anniversary Team
The Long Island Ducks have added a very familiar name to their 25th Anniversary team when they announced that former starting pitcher Dontrelle Willis has been chosen as the 24th member.
Miller Place Softball Squashing the Competition
Last season without a single senior on the team the Miller Place softball team won the Suffolk County championship. So, it stands to reason that this championship level team, now with experience under their belt would once again be a powerhouse this year, but no one could have imagined this sort of dominance coming.
Hiller Climbs the Record Books
Center Moriches star pitcher Joey Hiller has etched his name into the record books and is climbing the school's all time charts.
Old School Kirwin Mows 'Em Down
We had an early season gem on the diamond between Eastport-South Manor and Harborfields this week which resulted in an old school style pitcher's duel.
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Stony Brook students blend fitness and ecology in 3K EcoWalk
Stony Brook University students participated in the "Running Wild 3K EcoWalk," a new Earthstock event conducted on April 21 at the Ashley Schiff Preserve.
Red-Handed and Reprimanded: Pine Barrens Dumpers Convicted of Evergreen Law Violation
Marvin Sandoval, 29, of Ronkonkoma, and Charles Weiss, 33, of Coram, are expected to pay $15,000 in combined fines.
Hochul Spins Budget Deal, While Lawmakers Say "Not So Fast!"
Gov. Hochul jumps the gun on budget announcement, details yet to be released.