The sun dips below the horizon during the Winter Solstice on December 21, the shortest day of the year.
The days will now get longer until the Vernal Equinox on March 19, when there will be equal days and nights.
The weekend brought some snow to the Outer Beach near the Moriches Inlet, where the surf was up and the wind was brisk.
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.
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 legendary Long Island journalist Karl Grossman’s latest column.
