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Stony Brook delivers world’s first commercial plozasiran dose for rare lipid disorder
Stony Brook Heart Institute’s Center for Advanced Lipid Management has become the first medical center worldwide to deliver a commercial dose of plozasiran, an RNA-interference therapy recently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration...
Sachem North wins team title at Joe Davidson Memorial Wrestling Tournament
Sachem North secured the team championship at the Joe Davidson Memorial Wrestling Tournament, which took place on its home turf.
Leadership and Sacrifice During the Battle of the Bulge
Heroes emerge from the Battle of the Bulge
William Floyd High School Cosmetology program supports local families with holiday donations
The William Floyd High School Career and Technical Education (CTE) Cosmetology program has contributed to holiday charitable efforts by donating items to Colonial Youth & Family Services.
Moriches Elementary celebrates holidays with student projects and annual concert
Moriches Elementary School, part of the William Floyd School District, organized several activities for students during December as part of its “December to Remember” spirit month.
Sachem High School East choir performs at Brookhaven Town Hall holiday event
Members of the Sachem High School East Concert Choir performed at Brookhaven Town Hall as part of the town’s annual toy and blood drive.
William Floyd paraprofessionals assist with holiday gifts.
For the second consecutive year, the William Floyd United Paraprofessional and Teaching Assistant Association participated in the Suffolk County Police Department 7th Precinct’s “Hope for the Holidays” event.
Stony Brook University reflects on leadership change and record achievements in 2025
Stony Brook University has highlighted several significant developments from 2025, marking the year as notable for both achievements and milestones.
William Floyd School District mourns loss of former trustee Dr. Frederick Miller
The William Floyd School District announced the passing of former Board of Education Trustee Dr. Frederick Miller, who died on December 15. Dr. Miller was a longtime resident and active member of the community. Dr. Miller served in the United...
William Floyd High School student earns second consecutive selection to Juilliard Pre-College program
William Floyd High School senior Jackson Seifert has been selected for a second consecutive year to participate in The Juilliard Pre-College program, where he will serve as Principal Trombone in The Juilliard Pre-College Orchestra.
Stony Brook men’s basketball team to debut children’s hospital uniforms on December 13
The Stony Brook University men's basketball team will introduce new uniforms inspired by Stony Brook Children’s Hospital during their game against Central Michigan on December 13 at Stony Brook Arena.
Tangier Smith Elementary student wins top prize in Brookhaven Recycles poster contest
Tangier Smith Elementary School fourth grader Daniel Guaman Macias has been named the first-place winner for grades 3-5 in the Town of Brookhaven’s second annual “Brookhaven Recycles” Poster Contest.
William Floyd High School student wins local Omega Psi Phi essay contest
William Floyd High School senior Andriana Perez has been named the first-place winner in an essay contest organized by the Chi Rho Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity.
William Floyd football coach Paul Longo retires after record-setting career
Paul Longo, who served as head coach of the William Floyd Colonials varsity football team for 31 years, has announced his resignation.
Two William Floyd High School juniors named among Newsday's top girls' basketball players
Chloe Campbell and Savannah Pantry, both juniors at William Floyd High School, have been recognized by Newsday as two of the top 100 girls’ basketball players for the 2025-26 season.
Study links tumor metabolism with chemotherapy drug effectiveness
An international team of researchers, including Peter J. Tonge, PhD, from Stony Brook University, has identified a link between tumor metabolism and the effectiveness of chemotherapy drugs in cancer cells.
William Floyd boys’ basketball honors late coach Darrell Sumpter with memorial game
The William Floyd High School boys’ varsity basketball team held its first annual Coach Darrell Sumpter Memorial Game during a recent matchup against Sachem North.
William Floyd High School students selected for NYSSBA statewide art exhibit
Two students from William Floyd High School have been selected to participate in the 2025 New York State School Boards Association (NYSSBA) Virtual Art Exhibit.
William Floyd football team receives major honors at county coaches association event
The William Floyd Colonials football program received multiple awards at the Suffolk County Football Coaches Association annual dinner held on December 8 at the Hyatt Regency in Hauppauge.
William Floyd School District announces two-hour delay due to weather
The William Floyd School District has announced a two-hour delayed opening for Monday, December 15, due to expected weather conditions.
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The King is Back in the South Shore Press
The legendary Long Island journalist Karl Grossman’s latest column.
Don't Expect Bregman to Pay Off
This week, one of the bigger names in the free agency cycle signed with the Chicago Cubs, and fantasy managers everywhere sighed. Usually, anyone heading to Wrigley Field is viewed as a positive, but for Alex Bregman, more information has emerged suggesting this move could spell trouble for his fantasy outlook. Bregman is a right-handed pull hitter who previously played in two of the more favorable home parks for that profile in Houston and Boston. Both parks feature short left-field dimensions that reward pulled fly balls and help inflate power numbers.
Futures Bettors Will Be Smiling
The College Football Championship is set, and it pits two of the more unlikely teams against each other. Indiana may have the largest living alumni base in the country, with more than 800,000 graduates, but few expected the Hoosiers to reach this stage. They feature zero five-star recruits and have instead relied on depth, discipline, and consistency while dominating all season long.