News by Tom Barton

News by Tom Barton on South Shore Press


Dec 18, 2024

Opt Outs and Coaching Changes For The Bowl Season

During Bowl Season there are a number of factors that bettors have always had to keep an eye on.

Dec 18, 2024

No Forgiveness Without Punishment

More than 18 years after the Duke lacrosse players allegations, their accuser Crystal Mangum has come forward and has admitted that she made it all up.

Dec 18, 2024

Izzy Grillo Is On A Roll

Comsewogue bowling's sophomore Izzy Grillo was a standout this week as they defeated Middle Country.

Dec 18, 2024

Best Of The Best Honored

The National Football Foundation (NFF) and Len Genova, President of the Suffolk Chapter held its first ever Photo Shoot/Media Day for its major 2024 Football honorees this week.

Dec 18, 2024

Army-Navy Game Brings Out The Big Guns

The 125th edition of the Army Navy football game was a spectacle that rivaled almost any college football game in recent memory.

Dec 13, 2024

A Long Island Star Continues To Shine At Stony Brook

Stony Brook's Natalia Chornomidza has been named the CAA Rookie Diver of the Month for November/December.

Dec 13, 2024

Ex-Met Joins The Ducks 25th Team

Former New York Mets starting pitcher Bill Pulsipher has been chosen as the sixth member of the Long Island Ducks 25th Anniversary Team.

Dec 9, 2024

Women Take A Stand Against Trans Players

Women have had enough and have decided to take a stand against trans athletes across the country.

Dec 9, 2024

Is A New Streak Alive?

One of the greatest streaks in sports betting history ended a couple of years ago, and promptly re-began again last season.

Dec 9, 2024

Juan Soto Is A Met - Good Riddance

When Juan Soto signed with the New York Mets this weekend the baseball world was abuzz about the length and size of the contract, and just as much talk was about Steve Cohen and his big, bold move.

Dec 9, 2024

They Put The "L" Back In LPGA

The LPGA has listened to their athletes and restored the L back in the title of their name.

Dec 6, 2024

Filardi Is Suffolk's Best

This year's crop of outstanding talent is as deep as we can remember in Suffolk county and that is why the anticipation for who would bring home the coveted Carl A. Hansen Award was as great as ever at this year's awards ceremony.

Dec 6, 2024

Golden Eagles Stay Perfect

This week's win for the St Joseph's Golden Eagles women's basketball team secured the best start in women's basketball program history.

Dec 6, 2024

Ducks Return Their Coaching Staff

As the Long Island Ducks enter their 25th Anniversary season they have announced their coaching staff for the 2025 season.

Dec 6, 2024

Costello Chooses Clemson

After leading Ward Melville's soccer team to back to back New York State championships senior defender Maddie Costello has decided on her next step.

Dec 6, 2024

How Much Female Blood Needs To Be Shed?

The idea of inclusion for everyone, despite the consequences, has wreaked havoc across girls and women's sports leagues all through America.

Dec 6, 2024

Ja’Quan Thomas Runs Away With The Joe Cipp Award

William Floyd's junior running back Ja’Quan Thomas has won the coveted Joe Cipp award.

Dec 6, 2024

Joe Condon Adds Hall of Fame To His Impressive Career

Shoreham-Wading River's wrestling coach Joe Condon will be inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame in April.

Dec 6, 2024

Longwood Commits Choose Their Next Destination

The Longwood high school athletic department hosted a signing day ceremony to celebrate the accomplishments of the Lions student-athletes who have committed to continuing their athletic careers at their respective colleges and universities.

Dec 6, 2024

Miller Place Athletes Wear Their Future

Miller Place has sixteen student athletes who will be continuing their athletic & academic careers after graduation.

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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.