News by Tom Barton

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Feb 6, 2025

The Lions Seniors Put On A Show

The Longwood Lions held their senior night this week and the Lions senior laden lineup gave the fans exactly what they wanted as they watched their team on the home floor walk away with a victory.

Feb 6, 2025

The Ducks’ 25th Anniversary Team Gets Two More Members

The Long Island Ducks have announced two more members to be a part of their 25th Anniversary Team. Former pitcher Bill Simas has been chosen as the 12th member of the team and former outfielder Justin Davies has been chosen as the 13th member.

Feb 6, 2025

Fantasy Baseball - Three Youngsters To Win Your League

As we head into February and the talk around the sports world is about the upcoming Super Bowl with some people's sights set on March Madness already, a funny thing is happening in the fantasy baseball community and that is draft season is here.

Feb 6, 2025

The Polar Bear Is Back

Late Wednesday night coming across the screen or as they were scrolling social media the news every Mets fan wanted to hear came to fruition. Pete Alonso and the New York Mets agreed to a contract.

Feb 6, 2025

Pat-Med Shines As Track Champions

Patchogue-Medford High School took home multiple wins at the Suffolk high school indoor track and field championships.

Feb 5, 2025

Coach Methven Leads The Sharks To Another Title

The Eastport-South Manor varsity boys track team has won the Section XI Small School County Championship.

Feb 4, 2025

ESM Brothers Bowl To A Title

Eastport-South Manor Jr.-Sr. High School bowlers Logan Silbert and Alex Silbert took home the crown in the Section Xl High School Doubles Championship this past weekend.

Feb 4, 2025

Sports Director Tom Barton Analysis: President Trump Protecting Girls’ Sports

Sports, it seems were on everyone's lips, and the protection of women in sports to be more specific. It seemed that nearly all of the speakers as well as the guests in attendance made a mention of a topic that just a decade ago would have seemed ridiculous to be a major speaking point, but here we are.

Feb 2, 2025

Pat-Med Earns Double Gold

The Patchogue-Medford High School’s competitive dance team, the Raiderettes, recently competed in the first competition in the program’s history—and they already have won gold.

Feb 2, 2025

Coach Bravely Battling Cancer Backed by Community and Players

With constant support from his team Coach Gallo came up with the idea for Hoops for Hope. During his wife’s third day of chemotherapy treatment he was inspired to give back to the community that had shown immense generosity during such a challenging time.

Feb 2, 2025

Be A Party Pooper This Super Bowl

The big game is of course going to be heavily bet by both the public and professional bettors alike, but with legalized sports betting exploding into 39 states over the past few years prop plays have become the new flavor of the week. It seems everyone with a microphone or who every played football has an opinion of player prop bets and every of age college kid is using their fantasy stats to see what props will hit this week.

Jan 31, 2025

Half Hollow Hills Fencing Is As Sharp As Ever

The team completed an undefeated regular season for the first time in program history this week. With that unblemished record, Half Hollow Hills are also League I Champions for the third consecutive year.

Jan 31, 2025

Rocky Point Lady Eagles Soar To The Top

After being picked by 58 percent of pundits the Lady Eagles of Rocky Point emerged as the New York State Queens at the 2025 Journeymen Girls State Duals.

Jan 31, 2025

Stony Brook Baseball Signs A Bionic Arm

The team welcomed 5-year-old Jordan Marotta to the ball club this past week. Marotta is the youngest-ever recipient of a cutting-edge bionic arm.

Jan 28, 2025

Eighth-Grade Runner is #1 in the State

Being ranked #1 in the state is such a rare feat and to accomplish that as an 8th grader only adds to the aura of the honor. That honor has gone to Great Hollow Middle School eighth grader, Andrew Collins.

Jan 28, 2025

Tale Of The (Betting) Tape

Want even more Mahomes magic stats? Mahomes is a perfect 8-0 against the spread when he is either an underdog or a favorite that is less than 3 points. He is also 17-3 in his playoff career.

Jan 24, 2025

Shoreham-Wading River Becomes League Champs

The Shoreham-Wading River Boys Track Team clinched the League Championship for the second consecutive year.

Jan 24, 2025

Macchia Named Gatorade Player Of The Year ... Again!

William Floyd High School senior Zariel Macchia keeps making headlines and her achievements are becoming legendary for the school and Long Island.

Jan 23, 2025

The Colonials Are Crowned The Kujan Champs Again

The team, led by head coach Tony Mecca, took home the title with an outstanding overall tournament that included two overall champions, four second-place finishes and a total of 15 student-athletes placing in the top six.

Jan 23, 2025

The Jet Has Landed Home

The Jets have hired Aaron Glenn to be their new head coach. Glenn was the top defensive coordinator on the market from the Detroit Lions, but Jets fans remember #31 fondly from his time playing corner for Gang Green.

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Education

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.


Local

Justice in Motion: Five MS-13 Gangbangers Indicted in Blue Point Beach Killing

Lopez-Lopez, 27, of Central Islip, was a former MS-13 member suspected of turning informant. His body was left on the shoreside (pictured) at the end of Blue Point Avenue back in early March.


Local

Leave Fireworks to the Pros or Risk Tragedy This Fourth of July

Suffolk officials warn against illegal fireworks, want residents to enjoy the July 4th holiday without blowing themselves up.