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Nov 11, 2024

Longwood To Host The Semifinals

The Lions beat Whitman 31-10 in a game where the score is a bit misleading of the game itself. Whitman jumped out to a quick 10-7 lead after the first quarter and held that lead into the locker rooms at the half.

Nov 11, 2024

Walter Maresco, Air Force Veteran

Airman 1st Class Walt Maresco kept things rolling during his time in the Air Force, driving trucks in Vietnam and Okinawa.

Nov 11, 2024

The Panthers Claw Their Way To The Next Round

The Panthers improved to 7-2 overall when the #3 seed beat Shoreham-Wading River this weekend 36-12.

Nov 11, 2024

Sachem North's Big Play Sets The Tone

Sachem North advances in the playoffs after knocking off Connetquot

Nov 10, 2024

Zombie Home Hit List

Spurred by residents who've had enough of zombie homes in their neighborhood, Town of Brookhaven officials have been focused on getting owners to clean up their act.

Nov 10, 2024

Cheapest midgrade gas found in Suffolk County during week ending Nov. 2

According to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com, 1 gas station had the lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Nov. 2.

Nov 10, 2024

Smithtown West Is Headed For The Semifinals

Junior running back Michael Cascione gained 177 yards on 10 carries, including touchdown runs of 10, 42 and 57 yards, to lead No. 3 Smithtown West to a 49-20 win over No. 6 West Babylon in a Suffolk Division II quarterfinal on Friday night in Smithtown. Cascione added six tackles and an interception.

Nov 10, 2024

Thomas Has Six TDs En Route

The Colonials won 43-22 over Sachem East as the offense looked unstoppable.

Nov 9, 2024

Veterans Feted at Appreciation Breakfast

Suffolk residents who served in the military were honored at a special Veterans Appreciation Breakfast Saturday hosted by Assemblyman Joe DeStefano and attended by local officials and service organizations. The lawmaker, who hosts the event every year, was presented with a certificate of appreciation for his dedication to local veterans.

Nov 9, 2024

Smithtown Fire Department launches toy drive for local families

The Smithtown Fire Department has announced the commencement of its 2020 Toy Drive.

Nov 9, 2024

Christmas Parade set for December 18 with details forthcoming

The annual Christmas Parade is scheduled for December 18th this year, starting at 4 p.m. Details about the exact route will be shared on social media and other platforms once finalized.

Nov 9, 2024

Early Homes of the Tri-Hamlet

Residents of the Tri-Hamlet Area share their neighborhoods with the estates of the town’s earliest settlers dating back to the American Revolution, including those of heroes such as William Floyd, Nathanial Woodhull, and William Tangier Smith. 

Nov 9, 2024

Dems Capitalize on Negative News to Oust Flood

Losing a state Assembly seat in 2022 which they had controlled for 30 years, the Democrats were itching to take it back. They succeeded with Port Jefferson Deputy Mayor Rebecca Kassay edging Ed Flood by 211 votes to oust the incumbent in the only upset of the 2024 state legislative races in Suffolk.

Nov 8, 2024

Drought Drives Water Demand to Record Levels

Drought conditions caused by a lack of rain on Long Island going back to September have driven the demand for relief from the Suffolk County Water Authority record levels.

Nov 8, 2024

Port Jefferson Adds Two To Their Trophy Case

Port Jefferson Girls Cross Country won their first Section XI Championship since 1999. They will also be competing in the NYSPHSAA Championships next weekend.

Nov 8, 2024

Reilly Leads The Lady Royals To A Championship

Port Jefferson sophomore, Ava Reilly, reached 1,000 career assists in the County Championship on Monday, 11/4 against Mattituck.

Nov 8, 2024

Smithtown East's Star Shines

seventh in the state tennis championships on Oct. 30.

Nov 8, 2024

Cheapest diesel found in Suffolk County during week ending Nov. 2

1 gas station had the lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Nov. 2, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Nov 8, 2024

Stony Brook’s 1974 club football team marks half-century milestone

Several players from Stony Brook University's 1974 club football team gathered on October 5 to celebrate the team's 50th anniversary.

Nov 8, 2024

Coram woman charged with attempted murder after parking lot incident

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney has announced the indictment of Philomena Mistretta, a 51-year-old resident of Coram.

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

My Fantasy Baseball Experience - Rookie Performers

I hope you had a good weekend and enjoyed my last edition of My Fantasy Baseball Experience. This week I will be talking about how to treat young players.


Staten Island woman sues NYPD and city for alleged false arrest and excessive force

A Staten Island resident has filed a lawsuit against the City of New York and unnamed NYPD officers, alleging civil rights violations stemming from an incident in May 2024.