Bartlett Pond Park with its veteran monuments in Middle Island is a perfect setting to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice in keeping our country free. A Memorial Day event there was made possible through the efforts of Gail Lynch Bailey, along with the Longwood Alliance, Middle Island Civic Association, Central Brookhaven Lions Club, Scout Troops 433 & 560, Brookhaven Town and Councilman Mike Loguercio, Frank Bailey, Tony & James Bocchimuzzo, Paul Infranco, Van Johnson, Marcel Rosenfeld, Dan Tomaszewski, Kevin Mann, Bugler Jerry Ewald, Jim Dowling, Tom Bove, Steve Pastena, Andy Suderov, the Middle Island, Coram, Gordon Heights, Yaphank and Ridge Fire Departments, U.S. Military Vets Motorcycle Club, Patriot Guard Riders NY, Reliable Garden & Fence, Longwood Central School District, Longwood High School Seal of Civic Readiness students and faculty adviser Jeanne Knudsen, and the Longwood Choralions and Director Brendan Sparks.
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Ex-Giants and Jets Wife Runs for Congress
The wife of former New York Giants and New York Jets wide receiver Plaxico Burress has announced her run for New Jersey’s 9th Congressional District. Attorney and former Penn State athlete Tiffany Burress is seeking the seat currently held by Rep. Nellie Pou.
Desai is Now #1 in the Country
Smithtown East High School junior Trishna Desai delivered a historic performance recently, bowling an impressive 804 series. The milestone marked the first 800 series recorded in Suffolk County girls bowling in more than six years, a rare achievement that immediately turned heads across the county. Desai’s remarkable series featured game scores of 268, 279, and 257, showcasing consistency, power, and precision throughout the set.
Mangano Makes More History
Shoreham-Wading River wrestler Gavin Mangano added another historic achievement to his résumé by capturing his fourth Eastern States Classic championship. Widely regarded as the toughest in-season wrestling tournament in the East, the Eastern States Classic once again showcased Mangano’s dominance on the mat.