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May 9, 2025

Batter Is the New Record Holder

When Port Jefferson goalie Emma Batter stopped a shot against John Glenn this week, she also made history as she set the record and became new NYSPHSAA career saves leader.

May 8, 2025

Fisher and Thomas Earn Their Awards

The National Football Foundation James C. Metzger Suffolk County Chapter recently held their annual Scholar Athlete Brunch to honor the “Golden Eleven” team from Suffolk County and the “Players of the Week” team for the fall 2024 season. Longwood High School had two athletes honored at the event.

May 8, 2025

Ward Melville's Offensive Duo Takes Home Awards

This past weekend Ward Melville Football watched two players be honored at the National Football Foundation’s Suffolk County Awards Brunch.

May 6, 2025

Frankie Named to the Golden Eleven Team

Last week Suffolk County held one of their most prestigious events at the Melville Marriott. The event celebrated the best High School football players on Long Island.

May 6, 2025

So, You're Sayin There's a Chance

The New York Islanders knew their odds of selecting first in this year's NHL Draft lottery were very slim, but they weren't zero and that means they had a chance.

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

Stony Brook women's lacrosse wins third straight CAA title, faces Loyola Maryland next

The Stony Brook women's lacrosse team secured its third consecutive CAA Championship by defeating second-seeded Drexel 12-10 on May 3 at Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium.

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

Sachem's Winter Athletes Honored

The Sachem Central School District was honored at the most recent Board of Education meeting recognizing the student-athletes, coaches and teams from both Sachem East and Sachem North for their outstanding achievements during the winter sports season.

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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.