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Bowl Season Brings Value
The new landscape of college football has brought many changes, and the transfer portal has significantly affected bowl games. More and more players are opting out of bowl games if their teams aren’t in the College Football Playoff, and while that is disappointing for fans, it gives sports bettors an edge.
Miller Place Student Athletes Decide on their Next Stop
The Miller Place School District recently held a National Letter of Intent signing ceremony to honor thirteen exceptional student-athletes who will continue their athletic and academic careers at the collegiate level after graduation. This special event celebrated years of dedication, hard work, and commitment both inside and outside the classroom.
Suffolk Wrestling Producing Stars
Earlier this month, Sports Illustrated released its updated National Pre-Season Rankings for both boys’ and girls’ wrestling, offering an early look at the top high school competitors across the country. Among the nation’s elite were 25 athletes from New York, each earning a place inside the top 30 and highlighting the state’s continued strength in the sport.
Addison Ruland Breaks Pat-Med's School Record
There is a new name atop the record books at Pet-Med. At the conclusion of the fall 2025 season, Patchogue-Medford High School senior Addison Ruland officially set a new school record for career goals, marking one of the most impressive accomplishments in the history of the program.
Pat-Med's Field Hockey Stars Take Home State Honors
Patchogue-Medford High School seniors Kate Comiskey and Sophia Fox achieved remarkable recognition this season, standing out as two of only eighteen field hockey student-athletes in all of Suffolk County to earn prestigious All-State honors.
Retirees association awards grants for arts and academic support at Suffolk County Community College
The Retirees Association of Suffolk Community College (RASCC) has awarded two Legacy Fellowship Grants to support projects at Suffolk County Community College.
William Floyd High School alumnus shares post-graduation journey with special education students
Former William Floyd High School student Nick Nappi recently returned to his alma mater to speak with students in the Career Launchpad class, part of the Special Education Department.
Stony Brook’s Institute for Ocean Conservation Science receives $1.6 million for aquatic research
The Institute for Ocean Conservation Science (IOCS) at Stony Brook University has received a $1.6 million donation to establish a research fund aimed at supporting its ongoing aquatic research efforts.
Sayville Football Earns Rutgers Trophy
Sayville Football has won the Rutgers Trophy, awarded to the best team in Suffolk County. The Golden Flashes capped off an unforgettable season by finishing 12-0, securing their eighth Long Island Championship and bringing home the seventh Rutgers Trophy in program history. Sayville earned this prestigious honor at the Suffolk County Football Coaches Association dinner, where the program was officially recognized as Suffolk’s most outstanding team.
William Floyd Cleans Up at the Awards Dinner
The William Floyd Colonials football program had a big night this week earning a host of honors at the annual Suffolk County Football Coaches Association awards dinner held at the Hyatt Regency in Hauppauge.
Ja’Quan Thomas Wins the Hansen Award
Ja’Quan Thomas will need to find a place to put all his new trophies and awards after this week.
The Polar Bear Moves South
The Baseball Winter Meetings are supposed to ignite enthusiasm in fan bases and reconstruct rosters so that teams can contend. For the New York Mets, however, these meetings have become a string of nightmares and broken dreams. This week the Mets lost another beloved star when Pete Alonso signed with the Baltimore Orioles.
Reform Movement Prevails in Gordon Heights Fire District Vote
A years-long fight to save taxpayer money continues in Gordon Heights.
Billions Leave New York in Overseas Transfers
The foreign cash drain from New York is in the billions.
DA: Yaphank Trucker Murdered Girlfriend in Patchogue
The Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office announced this past week that Willie Hart, 61, of Yaphank, has been sentenced to 22 years to life in prison for the murder of his girlfriend, Candace Woodruff, 37.
South Country Elementary Teacher Earns Doctorate
Jill DeRosa, a second grade teacher at Verne W. Critz Elementary School in the South Country Central School District, has earned her doctorate from Molloy University, marking a significant milestone in her 18-year career within the district.
Srivastava on Box of Chocolates holiday concert in Bay Shore: 'We have fun and music'
A Box of Chocolates: Holiday Sampler and Singalong returns to Bay Shore on Saturday, Dec. 20, bringing a new lineup of performers to the Unitarian Universalist Society of South Suffolk (UUSSS) for the monthly concert series known for its mix of musical styles.
Stony Brook study finds targeting Glut1 protein may help treat severe kidney disease
Researchers at Stony Brook University have identified the Glucose Transporter 1 (Glut1) protein as a potential therapeutic target for kidney disease.
Nesconset Teen Indicted in Murder of Sayville Ex-Girlfriend
Nesconset teenager Austin Lynch, 18, was charged with Murder in the Second Degree for the fatal Thanksgiving-week shooting of his ex-girlfriend, 18-year-old Emily Finn of Sayville.
New Retailers at Riverhead Tanger ahead of the Holidays
Baseball Lifestyle, Loide & Co., and Krafty Hands have each opened substantial storefronts at the popular shopping destination, signaling continued growth and diversification as the year winds down.
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Record Setting Maggie McCormick Competes at Nationals
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.
Ducks Have First Signing of 2026
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 King is Back in the South Shore Press
The legendary Long Island journalist Karl Grossman’s latest column.