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Jan 7, 2025

Golden Eagles Soar to Big Heights to Start Season

The team closed out 2024 with a 66-57 non-conference win over John Jay College in the Danzi Center to improve their record to 9-3 on the season. They also improved to 5-1 at home with the victory.

Jan 7, 2025

Big Wins For Mount Sinai Boys Basketball

The Mustangs improved their record to 7-1 on the season with another exciting win this weekend. They defeated Newfield 76-73 to improve to 3-0 in their division.

Jan 7, 2025

Former Stony Brook Basketball Hoopster Snags High Honors Overseas

The Seoul Knights have a solid 17-6 record. Warney is league's best scorer this season, averaging 25 points per game, while leading the league in rebounds with 13 rebounds per game. He also is 8th in league for most assists and averages 53% from the field.

Jan 7, 2025

Study shows advanced kidney disease weakens immune response against influenza

Fighting infections while managing chronic diseases can be challenging, particularly during the Covid-19 pandemic when it proved to be both dangerous and deadly.

Jan 7, 2025

William Floyd music groups perform across community during holiday season

The William Floyd High School Soundsations and Acabellas, directed by Michelle Seifert and Donia Rivera respectively, engaged in several performances during the holiday season.

Jan 7, 2025

Yaphank woman indicted for manslaughter after fatal drunk driving crash

Melissa Koprowski, a 31-year-old resident of Yaphank, has been indicted on multiple charges following a fatal crash in November 2024.

Jan 7, 2025

William Floyd wrestling team excels early in season

The William Floyd boys' varsity wrestling team, under the guidance of head coach Tony Mecca, has started their 2024-25 season on a strong note.

Jan 7, 2025

Suffolk DA announces results of Operation Bloodhound targeting animal cruelty offenders

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney has announced initial results from "Operation Bloodhound," a collaborative effort between the DA’s Biological, Environmental, and Animal Safety Team (BEAST) and the Suffolk County Police Department.

Jan 7, 2025

Regents exams scheduled for William Floyd High School from January 21-24

William Floyd High School will conduct the New York State Regents examinations from January 21 to January 24, 2025.

Jan 6, 2025

Bail Reform Demanded after Reckless LIE Speedster Sends Suffolk Cop to ICU, Life Support

Nearly two years to the date after he and fellow officers were stabbed in Medford, Suffolk County Officer Brendan Gallagher was seriously injured once more—this time in a Long Island Expressway (LIE) chase turned malicious.

Jan 6, 2025

From the Newsroom: Take Time to Thank First Responders

Suffolk County Police Officer Brendon Gallagher is hospitalized and fighting for his life after a serious crash on the Long Island Expressway.

Jan 6, 2025

Riverhead Correctional Facility Lit Up In Blue To Raise Awareness Of Human Trafficking

To raise awareness for Human Trafficking, Suffolk County Sheriff Errol D. Toulon, Jr. announced today that the center façade of the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office Correctional Facility in Riverhead will be lit up in blue light throughout this month.

Jan 6, 2025

Lawsuit alleges healthcare centers engaged in insurance fraud scheme

American Transit Insurance Company has filed a lawsuit against All City Family Healthcare Center Inc., Bronx SC, LLC, and other entities, accusing them of engaging in a large-scale insurance fraud scheme.

Jan 6, 2025

Lawsuit accuses Citibank of negligence after Brooklyn man’s funds were stolen

A Brooklyn resident has filed a lawsuit against Citibank, N.A., accusing the bank of failing to protect his funds after unauthorized withdrawals were made from his accounts.

Jan 6, 2025

Big Honors for Patchogue-Medford High School Boys Varsity Soccer

The Patchogue-Medford High School Boys Varsity Soccer team had an outstanding season and their coaches were recognized for their excellent work this week.

Jan 6, 2025

Longwood Volleyball Hosts Inaugural Alumni Game

The game was established to bring together 15 alums representing a range of graduating classes and the program’s past and present coaches. Bringing back some of the graduates and having them participate with the new seniors makes for a very fun, and different experience.

Jan 6, 2025

Shoreham-Wading River to Honor One of Their Finest Coaches with "Joe Condon Day”

Coach Joe Condon accomplished an outstanding feat this week by winning his 300th career win as head coach of the Shoreham-Wading River Wildcats wrestling.

Jan 6, 2025

New Session, Same Battles in Albany

Long Island legislators return to Albany this week for the start of a new session with a familiar slate of issues that will once again highlight the ongoing conflict between local taxpayers and the forces that control state government.

Jan 6, 2025

Veteran Receives Special Gift

Kevin Dobson was a Vietnam veteran and actor in Knots Landing, one of the longest-running prime-time series in television history. Before he died, he was honored with the gift of a Vietnam Veterans Memorial Statue poster created by Bohemia artist Elaine Faith Thompson.

Jan 6, 2025

Town Expands South Shore Conservation Area

Another wetlands parcel has been added to the South Shore conservation area on the Mastic Peninsula, land off Riviera Drive that has been inundated with flooding.

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.


Sports

The Irish Hall of Fame Welcomes Whitey Ford

This past weekend the Long Island Ducks celebrated Irish Heritage by having a special night dedicated to the Irish.


Crime

Massive Cache of Illegal Weapons Seized in Medford

Investigators seized over 112 illegal firearms,