News by Tom Barton
News by Tom Barton on South Shore Press
New home field advantage for Smithtown
Town and State officials joined the Smithtown Parks and Recreation Department, local sports leagues, and families on Sunday morning to celebrate the ribbon cutting and official opening of the new athletic fields at Charles P. Toner Park (The Armory) in Nesconset.
Sayville's offense puts on a homecoming show
The Sayville community was filled with school spirit and a strong sense of tradition during its annual high school homecoming celebration — but it was on the field where the best show of all took place.
BMX tour visits ESM
The excitement was palpable as Eastport-South Manor Jr.-Sr. High School students filed into the gymnasium for an assembly featuring members of the BMX No Hate Tour, held on Oct. 8 and sponsored by the U.S. Marines.
Caitlin Clark is coming to Long Island
WNBA All-Star Caitlin Clark, the 23-year-old Indiana Fever guard, will be the featured speaker at the Long Island Association’s annual fall luncheon on Oct. 29 at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury.
Former Yankee and Met passes away
Former MLB All-Star Sandy Alomar Sr. has died, Major League Baseball announced on Monday. He was 81 years old.
Horses healing children gets a donation
Pal-O-Mine Equestrian, a nonprofit organization that provides comprehensive therapeutic equine programs using horses to facilitate growth, learning, and healing for children and adults with disabilities, individuals on the autism spectrum, veterans, and others, announced that the Clark Gillies Foundation has donated $7,500 to support scholarships for students in financial need.
Three sport star wins Scholar Athlete Award
Half Hollow Hills East senior Samantha Heyman has been named the first News12 Scholar Athlete Award winner of the 2024–25 school year, an honor sponsored by FourLeaf Federal Credit Union.
Coach Mileti nabs win #100
West Islip head coach Steve Mileti reached a major career milestone on Saturday, earning his 100th career victory as the Lions defeated Rocky Point, 14-7, in a hard-fought Suffolk County Division III matchup.
Bad Bunny gets some Super Bowl competition
Charlie Kirk’s Turning Point USA is countering Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show with “The All-American Halftime.”
Miller Place junior finishes first in NYC
In New York City on a very emotional day last month Nicholas DiCaprio achieved an incredible milestone, finishing in first place in the Adult Male category at the Tunnel to Towers 5K Run.
Officer Ferreira gets a hero's welcome
When Suffolk County Police Officer Matias Ferreira walked onto the field at MetLife Stadium, it didn’t matter whether the crowd was rooting for the New York Jets or the Dallas Cowboys—every fan in attendance stood and cheered for a true American hero.
Sports betting media is filled with clowns
Webster’s Dictionary defines the word “expert” as one with special skill or knowledge representing mastery of a particular subject. That’s a clear and non-debatable explanation of a simple word.
Gerrit Cole off season fantasy value
The New York Yankees’ season has come to a crashing end, and with it, the fantasy baseball season has also wrapped up. But as I said last week, this is when the real work begins for both real teams and fantasy managers.
Port Jefferson coach wins prestigious award
The Port Jefferson School District has announced that physical education teacher and coach Andrew Cosci has been named the recipient of the Jill Nees-Russell Power of One Award
Ducks rack up post season awards
The season may have ended for the Long Island Ducks, but the awards keep coming after another successful campaign.
Hill East girls' tennis finishes unbeaten
The Half Hollow Hills East Varsity Girls Tennis Team has officially clinched the division title for the third straight year, continuing an incredible era of dominance for the program.
Yogi inspires the largest game of catch
When he was alive, Yogi Berra influenced countless baseball fans in many ways. Now, even in death, he continues to inspire people to pick up a glove and toss around a baseball — so much so that his legacy has helped set a new world record.
Port Jefferson makes new coaching hires
The Port Jefferson School District has announced they will have an exciting lineup of new varsity head coaches for the 2025–26 school year. These educators bring championship experience, strong leadership, and a deep commitment to student-athlete growth.
Virus cancels Center Moriches vs. Miller Place
Center Moriches High School was forced to forfeit its football game last week after several players contracted the contagious Coxsackievirus, while others were sidelined due to injury, ineligibility, or personal reasons, according to school officials.
Sachem coach notches 200th win
This week, Sachem East head volleyball coach Amanda Schmohl reached a major milestone, earning the 200th win of her coaching career.
Daily Feed
Record Setting Maggie McCormick Competes at Nationals
The Bay Shore Schools Board of Education recently recognized and congratulated girls varsity cross country standout Maggie McCormick for her outstanding achievements on the track and on the national stage. McCormick, who has committed to the University of Florida, was honored for her performance at the Nike Cross Country Nationals, one of the most prestigious high school running events in the country.
Ducks Have First Signing of 2026
The Long Island Ducks have announced the team’s first signing of 2026, welcoming Major League veteran outfielder Jacob Robson. Robson will begin his first season with the Ducks, his second in the Atlantic League, and his 10th season in professional baseball.
The King is Back in the South Shore Press
The legendary Long Island journalist Karl Grossman’s latest column.