News by Tom Barton

News by Tom Barton on South Shore Press


May 5, 2025

Mr. Goodell Goes to Washington

Maybe it's the New Yorker in me, or just that nostalgic feeling, but I still believe that Radio City Music Hall, and New York City is where the NFL Draft should be held every year.

May 5, 2025

Can We Still Back the Rangers?

This week the Texas Rangers fired their hitting coach Donnie Ecker amidst massive offensive struggles and sports bettors everywhere sighed.

May 5, 2025

Fantasy Baseball - The Braves are Back?

The Atlanta Braves season seems to be spiraling downward and Braves fans are getting nervous, but they keep pointing to hope on the horizon.

May 5, 2025

It's a Breeze to get to 300

Brianna Henke has hit a milestone and has done so in impressive fashion.

May 5, 2025

The Ducks Welcome Special Singers

This weekend the Long Island Ducks had a group of special guests on the field when the Albert G. Prodell Middle School chorus performed the National Anthem before the game.

May 2, 2025

The Colonials Comeback on Senior Night

The William Floyd girls’ varsity lacrosse team showed the crowd that was gathered for senior night an emotional and exciting win this week.

May 2, 2025

The Dragons Add Another Suffolk Coach

The New York Dragons have hired another Long Island icon to their coaching staff.

May 1, 2025

ESM Has Eight Scholar Athlete Teams

The winter sports season at Eastport-South Manor Jr.-Sr. High School was certainly one to remember as all eight varsity teams were named Scholar-Athlete teams by the New York State Public High School Athletic Association.

May 1, 2025

Condon Gets the Call to the Hall

Earlier this week iconic wrestling coach Joe Condon was inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame.

Apr 30, 2025

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.

Apr 30, 2025

Greaves Reaches 300 Saves

This week Half Hollow Hills East girls' lacrosse goalie Layla Greaves surpassed the 300 save mark.

Apr 28, 2025

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.

Apr 28, 2025

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.

Apr 27, 2025

LoRe Adds to His Career Numbers

This week Miller Place senior goalie Christopher LoRe hit a milestone when he recorded 500th career save.

Apr 25, 2025

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.

Apr 25, 2025

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.

Apr 25, 2025

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.

Apr 23, 2025

Longwood Stops Hills Streak

The Longwood Lady Lions football team have ended Half Hollow Hills winning streak with a 20-13 home win.

Apr 23, 2025

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.

Apr 23, 2025

The Patriots Are Patriotic

This weekend the Three Village softball team honored local veterans during their annual military tribute game.

Daily Feed

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.