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Two Baseball Programs Hit Milestones
Two storied baseball programs in Suffolk reached milestones this week.
Hockey History Is Made on Long Island
Hockey history was made Sunday afternoon in Elmont when the sports world watched one of the greatest records get broken.
The 25th Anniversary Team Adds Two More Members
The Ducks keep filling up their 25th Anniversary team and have added two more members this past week.
Coach Migliozzi Wins #450
Half Hollow Hills West Baseball Coach Tom Migliozzi's has reached a milestone with his 450th career victory.
The Dragons Add a Suffolk Coach to the Staff New
The New York Dragons are assembling their coaching staff and have named an original Dragon to the staff. Sean Tremblay has been chosen as an assistant coach.
Ward Melville's Athletic Trainer Wins Alumni Award
Ward Melville's Athletic Trainer and Science Teacher Claudine Weiner recently was awarded the Outstanding Alumni Award from Stony Brook University.
Coach Desi Honored
This weekend the Suffolk County Baseball Coaches Association honored legendary Coach Al Desiderio.
Heavy Police Presence at William Floyd Varsity Girls' Track Meet
As more and more attention has been thrust upon the William Floyd Girls’ Track Team, so has the caution within the William Floyd School District.
Fantasy Baseball - Do Not Overreact
It seems every season, no matter the level of manager in fantasy circles, everyone overreacts to the first few games of the season. This is a normal human response because you are so amped up to see these players perform that your first real glimpse makes a lasting impact, but it shouldn't.
The Best Final Four?
This year's Final Four doesn't feature a single Cinderella team. It doesn't have any true underdogs in the field. It doesn't even have anyone seeded anything other than #1 gunning for a title.
Sachem Students Meet the Mets
Students from Sachem East’s Sports and Entertainment Management classes had a chance to visit the New York Mets this week.
Are The Yankees Bats Are Too Good to Be Legal
The New York Yankees had an unbelievable weekend, and it had their haters questioning everything. The newest problem Yankee detractors are up in arms against is their use of what is being dubbed as their 'Torpedo Bats'.
Scully Has No Equal at the States
Miller Place High School Senior Jillian Scully has now won back-to-back titles for the NYSPHSAA & NYS Federation Championship in the shot put.
Suffolk AD's Etch Their Name on the Wall of Honor
Former longtime Athletic Directors Pat Smith and Georgia McCarthy have been inducted into the New York State Athletic Administrators Association Wall of Honor.
Ducks Pfaff Wins Another Award
Michael Pfaff has won the 2025 Executive Circle Award. Long Island Business News (LIBN) has selected the Long Island Ducks President/Chief Business Officer for the prestigious honor.
Is There Smackdown Coming to Tim Waltz?
Before you go spouting off at the mouth about how much of a tough guy you are and how you'd do in a fight, you should be cautious that there isn't a 7 foot, 325-pound Big Red Machine standing in the way.
The Giants Will Let Russ Cook
The New York Giants have signed their QB for the 2025 season ... again. After signing Jameis Winston less than a week ago for a 2-year, $8 million dollar contract Big Blue have now added Russell Wilson to their quarterback room and is thought to be the starter.
Dragons Name Filardi as Their Head Coach
The New York Dragons are back, and they have selected their new head coach.
Two More Ducks Added to the 25th Anniversary Team
The Long Island Ducks have added two new names to their 25th Anniversary team. Former relief pitcher Michael Tonkin has been chosen as the 20th member and former infielder/outfielder/DH Ray Navarrete will be a part of the special team as well.
The Madness Before the Brackets Is All About Vegas, Baby
March Madness is here and there will be many of you that head out to Las Vegas with your buddies for the annual guy's trip to watch the tournament. For some the first round with the chaos and Cinderella upsets are your choice for when to spend the week in the desert
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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.
Class action lawsuit claims harmful metals found in Girl Scout Cookies
A class action lawsuit has been filed against the Girl Scouts of the United States of America and Ferrero U.S.A., Inc., accusing them of selling cookies allegedly contaminated with substances that pose a health risk to consumers.
Former executive employee sues Whitson’s Culinary Group over alleged FMLA violation
A former executive employee has filed a lawsuit against Whitson’s Culinary Group, alleging wrongful termination related to her request for family medical leave.