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#1 in the nation for Bellport's best
Bellport High School has always known that it was home to one of the most gifted athletes ever to walk its halls — but now, it’s official: they have the best high school wrestler in the entire country.
Longwood junior shines on national stage
Longwood High School junior Anthony LaGala-Ryan shined brightly on the national stage this past week, showcasing his exceptional talent and hard work.
Pat-Med introduces their new mascot
Patchogue-Medford High School was overflowing with school spirit, unity, and pride during its recent pep rally, an event that brought together students, staff, and families in celebration of Raider Nation.
Sachem North wins the Game of the Week
This rivalry remains one of the best in Suffolk County, and this year’s matchup was extra special as it was featured as the Orlin & Cohen Rockline Wealth Management Game of the Week in Suffolk.
Yankee great joins the South Shore Press podcast
The 2025 New York Yankees season came to an abrupt end last week, leaving many Yankees fans with the same feelings we’ve had for years. It feels like this team has so much more potential—and that something needs to change for them to climb back to the top of the mountain and win their 28th World Series.
Sayville adds 11 new Hall of Famers
The Sayville School District honored some of the most accomplished figures in its athletic history as the Sayville Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2025 was officially inducted during a ceremony last month.
Down goes Ward ... again and again
The Tennessee Titans have fired their head coach, and while the gravy train might have slowed for some sharp sports bettors, I still believe there’s value left on the board.
Alvarez could be a fantasy steal
I can’t remember a time when the catching position was as deep as it will be entering the 2026 season. The position isn’t just deep and talented — it’s young.
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.
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Conservatives Slam Albany Budget Delay, Extenders
New York’s prolonged state budget impasse drew sharp criticism Tuesday from the state Conservative Party, which mocked Democratic leaders while arguing that the ongoing stalemate may be inadvertently benefiting taxpayers.