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Biscuit Author Visits Clayton Huey Elementary School
Students at Clayton Huey Elementary School in Center Moriches received a special literary treat when Alyssa Satin Capucilli, author of the beloved Biscuit book series, visited the school to talk about her work and inspire young readers.
Floyd Faculty Concert Raises $7K for Music Scholarships
The William Floyd School District’s Music Department continued one of its most cherished traditions with the 43rd Annual Music Faculty Scholarship Concert, held before a packed audience at the William Floyd High School auditorium.
WFHS Senior Earns Air Force Academy Nomination
William Floyd High School senior Dominick Lauro has earned a congressional nomination from U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer to attend the United States Air Force Academy, bringing him one step closer to his goal of serving as an officer in the Air Force.
Smithtown Schools Celebrate Seven Merit Finalists
Seven students from the Smithtown Central School District have been named finalists in the 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program, placing them among the top high school scholars in the country.
Students Donate Art to Stony Brook Hospital
"Art from the heart" was on full display as middle school students in the Smithtown Central School District turned creativity into compassion.
Holocaust Survivor’s Son Speaks to Students
Holocaust education came to life at Smithtown High School East and Smithtown High School West , as Dr. Bernie Furshpan shared his family’s powerful story of survival with 10th grade students.
WFHS Showcases Programs at CTE Expo
William Floyd High School recently opened its doors to future career-minded students during its annual Career and Technical Education Expo, showcasing the breadth of opportunities available through its growing CTE program.
ESM VE Team Wins Silver for Booth Design
Eastport-South Manor Central School District’s Virtual Enterprise team, Duvaire de Parfum, earned Silver recognition for booth design at the Virtual Enterprise New York State and Northeast Business Plan Competition and Trade Show, held at Long Island University in Brookville.
Miller Avenue Students Embrace Olympic Spirit
As the curtain fell on the Winter Olympic Games, students at Miller Avenue School found their own way to carry the Olympic spirit forward, right in their physical education classes.
14 William Floyd Musicians Earn LISFA Honors
Fourteen student-musicians from the William Floyd School District have earned invitations to perform at this year’s Long Island String Festival Association (LISFA), a prestigious honor recognizing some of the top young string players in the region.
Bellport Senior Wins Top Art Honors, Nationals Bound
Bellport High School senior Alana Cornacchiulo has earned multiple prestigious honors for her artwork, including national recognition in the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards and top accolades at a countywide competition.
Rocky Point Middle School hosts STEAM Team event with interactive learning challenges
Nearly 40 students and family members took part in a STEAM Team event at Rocky Point Middle School last Wednesday.
Four robotics teams win awards at William Floyd-hosted FIRST LEGO qualifiers
William Floyd High School recently hosted two FIRST LEGO League qualifying events, bringing together more than 40 teams from across Long Island.
Stony Brook Society of Physics Students honored nationally for fourth straight year
The Society of Physics Students (SPS) at Stony Brook University has received the 2024-2025 Outstanding Chapter Award from the National Council of Society of Physics Students for the fourth year in a row.
Sachem Academy hosts PS I Love You Day with co-founder Jaimie DiPalma
Sachem Academy observed PS I Love You Day with a visit from Jaimie DiPalma, co-founder of the movement and a teacher at Cayuga Elementary.
Brookhaven Offers Engineering Scholarships
Brookhaven Highway Superintendent Daniel Losquadro is inviting high school seniors who reside in the Town of Brookhaven to apply for one of two $750 scholarships offered through the Suffolk County Highway Superintendents Association.
Sayville Students Honor MLK With Quilt Project
Sayville Middle School students are honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a building-wide quilt project designed to promote reflection, character development and the importance of Black History Month.
ESM Literary Magazine Earns National Honor
Eastport-South Manor Jr.-Sr. High School students are earning national recognition for their writing, and some may one day see their bylines in publications like the South Shore Press.
Rocky Point school hosts fitness workshop with Orange Theory instructors
Rocky Point Joseph A. Edgar Intermediate School recently hosted instructors from Orange Theory Fitness for a health and wellness workshop aimed at fourth-grade students.
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Conservatives Slam Albany Budget Delay, Extenders
New York’s prolonged state budget impasse drew sharp criticism Tuesday from the state Conservative Party, which mocked Democratic leaders while arguing that the ongoing stalemate may be inadvertently benefiting taxpayers.