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A Long Island Star Continues To Shine At Stony Brook
Stony Brook's Natalia Chornomidza has been named the CAA Rookie Diver of the Month for November/December.
Ex-Met Joins The Ducks 25th Team
Former New York Mets starting pitcher Bill Pulsipher has been chosen as the sixth member of the Long Island Ducks 25th Anniversary Team.
Women Take A Stand Against Trans Players
Women have had enough and have decided to take a stand against trans athletes across the country.
Is A New Streak Alive?
One of the greatest streaks in sports betting history ended a couple of years ago, and promptly re-began again last season.
Juan Soto Is A Met - Good Riddance
When Juan Soto signed with the New York Mets this weekend the baseball world was abuzz about the length and size of the contract, and just as much talk was about Steve Cohen and his big, bold move.
They Put The "L" Back In LPGA
The LPGA has listened to their athletes and restored the L back in the title of their name.
Filardi Is Suffolk's Best
This year's crop of outstanding talent is as deep as we can remember in Suffolk county and that is why the anticipation for who would bring home the coveted Carl A. Hansen Award was as great as ever at this year's awards ceremony.
Golden Eagles Stay Perfect
This week's win for the St Joseph's Golden Eagles women's basketball team secured the best start in women's basketball program history.
Ducks Return Their Coaching Staff
As the Long Island Ducks enter their 25th Anniversary season they have announced their coaching staff for the 2025 season.
Costello Chooses Clemson
After leading Ward Melville's soccer team to back to back New York State championships senior defender Maddie Costello has decided on her next step.
How Much Female Blood Needs To Be Shed?
The idea of inclusion for everyone, despite the consequences, has wreaked havoc across girls and women's sports leagues all through America.
Ja’Quan Thomas Runs Away With The Joe Cipp Award
William Floyd's junior running back Ja’Quan Thomas has won the coveted Joe Cipp award.
Joe Condon Adds Hall of Fame To His Impressive Career
Shoreham-Wading River's wrestling coach Joe Condon will be inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame in April.
Longwood Commits Choose Their Next Destination
The Longwood high school athletic department hosted a signing day ceremony to celebrate the accomplishments of the Lions student-athletes who have committed to continuing their athletic careers at their respective colleges and universities.
Miller Place Athletes Wear Their Future
Miller Place has sixteen student athletes who will be continuing their athletic & academic careers after graduation.
Suffolk Players Take Home Honors
This week the Suffolk County Football Coaches Association awards dinner at the Hyatt Regency in Hauppauge, awards were given out to the premiere players in the county.
It's A Bet
With New Yorkers setting a new record in the month of October betting on sports it should come as no surprise that making the game 'a little more interesting' appeals to the masses.
Two Heavyweights Slug It Out For The Long Island Championship
This Saturday night we had a rematch in the Long Island Championship game between the defending champions Massapequa and the team that upended last year, William Floyd.
The Phantoms Dynamic Runs Comes To An End
The magical run of dominance on Long Island ended Friday night at Hofstra University when Wantagh defeated Bayport-Blue Point 29-21 to capture the Long Island Class IV championship.
Lou Carnesecca Passes Away
Legendary St. John’s head coach Lou Carnesecca passed away this week at 99 years old.
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Investors Throw Millions at Suffolk
The sale of $350 million in Tax Anticipation Notes at 2.94% and $46.4 million in Refunding Serial Bonds at 2.66% was reported by Comptroller John Kennedy. He attributes the impressive number of bidders to the county’s improved credit ratings which resulted in healthy competition, and significant cost savings for the residents of Suffolk County.
History Comes Alive at Military Museum
The museum is the dream of the nearby Rocky Point VFW Post 6249 membership, whose stories are befitting of the many heroes depicted in the gallery’s hallowed halls. There’s museum advisor Joe Cognitore, the post’s commander, whose Army service in Vietnam earned him a Bronze Star with a “V” for Valor.
Fort Sumter Pilgrimage Explores Family’s Civil War Legacy
Following the War of 1812 with Britain, President Andrew Jackson realized the need to strengthen the new nation’s coastal defenses, especially to protect the Atlantic entrance to Charleston, the south’s busiest port. Millions of tons of Massachusetts granite created an island at the confluence of the Ashley and the Cooper rivers where none had been before