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Connetquot Art Teacher Named Teacher of the Year
"Throughout my time as her supervisor, I have observed Mrs. Zaglool-Rivera's enthusiasm for teaching, her strong relationships with students, and her commitment to creating a welcoming classroom that fosters creativity through innovative, student-centered projects," said Vincent Malafronte. "We are very proud of Mrs. Zaglool-Rivera for being recognized for her hard work and dedication to our program."
Smithtown Students in the Halloween Spirit
Students at Dogwood Elementary enjoyed a pumpkin patch and the traditional Dogwood Halloween obstacle course all week in PE classes.
Great Hollow Middle School First LEGO Teams Build and Prepare for Big Competition
The First LEGO League Teams at Great Hollow Middle School are off to a great start this school year, with students working together to solve challenges and overcome obstacles as they get ready for competition at Great Hollow Middle School the weekend of Jan. 11-12, 2025. This year's theme is "Submerged." Students are learning about careers such as marine biologists, submarine pilots, oceanographers, marine researchers, ecologists, and underwater photographers. "It has been amazing to see and hear all of the incredibly creative ideas these students have and the willingness to share their solutions with each other to create something even better," Smithtown Central School District Director of Career and Technical Education, Christine LoFrese said.
Are Illegal Immigrants Getting a New Mobile Home Development In Eastport?
Are Illegal Immigrants Getting a New Mobile Home Development In Eastport?
Hills East Wins On The Back Of Big Plays
Hills East has had a dynamic defense this season with five shutouts so far, so they weren't used to relying on big plays to win, but that is exactly what happened this week against Huntington.
New Library Parking Lot Nears Completion
Center Moriches library patrons will have 55 more places to park as construction of a new lot nears completion at the popular facility. The $650,000 project, just north of the existing field, was made possible through fundraising efforts by the Friends of the Library.
Edward Denton, Coast Guardsman
It was 1980 when Center Moriches resident Ed Denton decided to serve his country and join the U.S. Coast Guard. During four years of work on ships and helicopters, he saved lives and helped keep the nation safe.
Analysis of Long Island Congressional Races: Implications for the U.S. House of Representatives in 2025
With Election Day just two days away, I wanted to share my analysis of the Congressional races on Long Island and consider their potential outcomes and implications for the power structure in the U.S. House of Representatives when the 119th Congress convenes in 2025.
Stony Brook Basketball Season Preview
With a challenging non-conference schedule that includes numerous road games, the Seawolves aim to build the toughness needed for competitive play in the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA).
Christmas parade proceeds with safety measures on December 12
The annual Christmas parade is set to proceed as planned on December 12, starting at 4 p.m. Organizers have announced that the parade route will be revealed in the coming weeks and will feature modifications from previous years.
Flecker Gallery hosts Jeremiah Teipen's exhibition on digital-physical interplay
The Flecker Gallery at Suffolk County Community College is set to present an exhibition featuring the works of artist Jeremiah Teipen.
William Floyd Colonials secure Division I title; prepare for playoffs
The William Floyd Colonials varsity football team, under the guidance of head coach Paul Longo, has concluded their regular season with a victory over Connetquot, finishing 42-30.
Where drivers found cheapest diesel across Suffolk County in week ending Oct. 26
According to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com, 1 gas station had the lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Oct. 26.
Army Veteran Bill Biondi
Keeping the Army rolling during the Vietnam War was Army mechanic Bill Biondi of Mastic Beach. The Specialist 4th Class was drafted right out of high school in 1968 and went to work on tanks, jeeps, armored personnel carriers—anything in the motor pool that aided the war effort.
Amy Thomas, Woman of Distinction
Honored as a Woman of Distinction was Amy Thomas, a dedicated 26-year volunteer with South Country Ambulance, having joined in 1998 when she was just 18. She has since proven to be a devoted volunteer who gives her time freely and works to constantly advance her EMS education and career while serving her community. Amy has been a New York State EMT-B for 21 years while climbing through the ranks to become the department's chief of administration, a position she has held since 2010. This title makes her the third in command of the busiest EMS agency in the Town of Brookhaven and the seventh busiest EMS agency in Suffolk County.
Fire Fears Grow as Long Island Suffers Drought
With little rainfall in the last few weeks, Long Island has been facing moderate drought conditions, increasing the risk of brush fires and making farming more difficult.
Farm-to-Table Movement at North Meets South Fair
Enjoying a beautiful fall weekend, residents turned out for the North Meets South Fair at the Suffolk County Farm in Yaphank.
NCAA Futures Plays 2024-2025
The NCAA Tournament is the best post season sports format and it's not really debatable for most sports fans, but the tournament, which pit nearly 70 teams against each other, also is the reason why futures bets in college hoops is so difficult. The gauntlet that is the tournament itself is a grueling, relentless grind that has knocked off even the best of teams. But, the value aspect doesn't bake this into the preseason odds. So, the college basketball betting futures market can get very messy.
Bayport-Blue Point Eyes A Three Peat
Senior quarterback Cooper Fuller accounted for all six touchdowns — rushing for 205 yards and four scores on 20 carries and passing for 113 yards and two scores — as the host Phantoms earned a 41-10 victory over Mount Sinai in Suffolk Division IV. Bayport-Blue Point notched its 31st consecutive win and completed an undefeated regular season.
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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.
William Floyd Board introduces student members in reorganization for new school year
The William Floyd Board of Education conducted its annual reorganization meeting for the 2025-26 school year.
MLB Draft Is Full of Suffolk Players
Long Island has always been able to produce plenty of talent that get drafted into the Major League Baseball draft, but this year the amount of quality players that were taken were as impressive as any group that we have seen.