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Wrestling Coach Hits Major Milestone in Wins
Rocky Point Varsity Wrestling Coach Darren Goldstein earned his 300th career varsity wrestling win this week. Goldstein and the Eagles took the mat at the Battle at the Harbor Dual Tournament in Cold Spring Harbor. As a team Rocky Point went 5-0 on the day and were crowned co-champions of the tournament.
The Yankees Improve After Soto Heads To Queens
After the news that Juan Soto would be joining the team across town Yankees general manager Brian Cashman began to make some serious pivots.
The Lions Are Going To Disney World
The Longwood Cheerleading team had an exceptional week filled with medals and honors.
SWR Honors Their Best Athletes
This week Shoreham-Wading River honored their outstanding student athletes for their exceptional seasons.
Sachem Inductes Their 2024 Hall of Fame Class
The Sachem Athletic Hall of Fame has selected its newest members to be inducted. The 2024 induction class will be honored this Saturday night at the Thomas J. Sabatelle Gymnasium at Sachem High School North.
Pesso Adds To Her Awards
Shoreham-Wading River's Olivia Pesso is not stranger to winning and now she has topped off an incredible high school girls varsity soccer season with a slew of awards and honors.
Opt Outs and Coaching Changes For The Bowl Season
During Bowl Season there are a number of factors that bettors have always had to keep an eye on.
No Forgiveness Without Punishment
More than 18 years after the Duke lacrosse players allegations, their accuser Crystal Mangum has come forward and has admitted that she made it all up.
Izzy Grillo Is On A Roll
Comsewogue bowling's sophomore Izzy Grillo was a standout this week as they defeated Middle Country.
Best Of The Best Honored
The National Football Foundation (NFF) and Len Genova, President of the Suffolk Chapter held its first ever Photo Shoot/Media Day for its major 2024 Football honorees this week.
Army-Navy Game Brings Out The Big Guns
The 125th edition of the Army Navy football game was a spectacle that rivaled almost any college football game in recent memory.
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.
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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.
EMT sues Maimonides Medical Center over alleged unpaid overtime
An emergency medical technician has filed a class and collective action lawsuit against Maimonides Medical Center, alleging violations of federal and state labor laws. The complaint names the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the New York Labor Law (NYLL) as the governing statutes.
Nurse practitioner sues NYPD over alleged police abuse
A woman has filed a lawsuit against the City of New York and several police officers, alleging civil rights violations, including false arrest and excessive force.