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Smithtown Celebrates Night of Champions
The Smithtown Central School District Board of Education proudly recognized several championship teams this week during its Board of Education meeting, celebrating an outstanding year marked by dedication, perseverance, and athletic excellence. Each team was introduced by Director of Athletics Jason Lambert, who highlighted the remarkable accomplishments achieved throughout the season.
SWR Wins the White Plains Tiger Invitational
The Shoreham-Wading River varsity wrestling team captured the team championship at the White Plains Tiger Invitational this week, delivering a dominant performance against strong competition. The Wildcats defeated 11 other teams representing Section I, Section IX, and the Catholic High School Athletic Association, showcasing their depth, toughness, and consistency throughout the tournament.
Perrino Wins #100
This week, Miller Place junior AJ Perrino reached a major milestone, earning the 100th victory of his high school wrestling career. Achieving 100 wins before the end of a junior season is a testament to Perrino’s consistency, dedication, and high level of performance on the mat, and it places him among the elite wrestlers in the program’s history.
Floyd Basketball Watches Two Success Stories
It’s rare for athletes to see firsthand how much success hard work can bring, but that opportunity came this past week for the William Floyd girls’ basketball team. The Colonials attended the Basketball Hall of Fame Women’s Showcase at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut, an annual event featuring elite Division I matchups.
Puerta Competes on the World Stage
Sachem’s own Vanessa Puerta has been called up to the Colombian U-17 Women’s National Team for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2025, marking a major milestone in her young soccer career.
Trump Hosts the Miracle on Ice Team
Last week there was a Miracle in the White House. That is because thirteen members of the 1980 U.S. men’s Olympic hockey team visited into the Oval Office wearing white cowboy hats, a callback to what they donned during the opening ceremonies of the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid.
The Ducks Announce Their 2026 Coaching Staff
The Long Island Ducks have announced their coaching staff for the 2026 season. Lew Ford returns for his third season as Ducks manager and is joined by returning pitching coach Bobby Blevins and newcomer Tim Battle Jr., who will serve as bench coach.
Smithtown's Marcus Wertheim Leads Team Australia
Former Smithtown lacrosse standout Marcus Wertheim is dominating on the world stage. The Smithtown alumnus, who currently attends Brown University, led all players at the Super Sixes tournament, delivering an elite performance against international competition.
Sachem's Coach Mercurio Elected to Lacrosse Board
Congratulations to Sachem Athletic Hall of Famer Rick Mercurio, who was elected to the World Lacrosse Board of Directors during the organization’s 2025 General Assembly. Mercurio fills one of two open Strategic Director positions, marking another significant milestone in his distinguished career in the sport.
LaFontaine Heads to the Isles Hall
Pat LaFontaine’s plaque has officially been added to the Islanders Hall of Fame wall, placing him among some of the most legendary figures in franchise history. The former star forward was inducted into the Ring of Honor at UBS Arena, becoming the 17th member to receive the prestigious distinction.
Wildlife Photographer’s Ultimate Owl Experience
A snowy owl takes a run at wildlife photographer and she gets the photos of a lifetime.
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.
Riverhead Breaks Ground On Long-Planned Town Square
It’s taken 30 years and now Riverhead has broken ground to revitalize its downtown.
Electric Rates Soar Under New York’s Green Energy Mandates
Green New Deal: higher rates no environmental impact.
The Issue with Tissue: Major Brands Flunk Sustainability Test
It turns out America’s softest household essential may be quietly strangling forests one roll at a time.
Investor files securities class action against DeFi Technologies
Linkedto Partners LLC has initiated a class-action lawsuit against DeFi Technologies Inc., accusing them of securities fraud by allegedly making false statements about their financial health between May and November of this year.
Brooklyn consumer sues Generation Kia and bank over auto financing dispute
In a lawsuit filed on December 5th in Brooklyn's Eastern District Court of New York against Generation Kia Inc., Esran L. Boothe claims he was misled into an inflated car financing deal through deceptive practices involving electronic contracts...
New York business alleges fraudulent investment scheme in federal lawsuit
A New York-based company has filed a federal lawsuit alleging that it was defrauded through a purported investment opportunity that resulted in substantial financial losses. The complaint accuses multiple defendants of inducing the company to transfer funds under false pretenses.
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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.