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Fustal Chooses Ferreira
"It's always an honor getting called up to the US Futsal National Team," said Ferreira. "We have the first-ever Women's FIFA Futsal World Cup coming up in 2025, as well as CONCAAF Qualifiers soon, so I'm very excited for that and what the future holds for US Futsal." "Futsal" is an indoor version of soccer that is played on a "basketball" sized field that is 40 by 20 meters. Fustal is becoming more and more popular and it's smaller rosters make Ferreira's inclusion even more impressive. Compared to the 11 players on a soccer field, Futsal fields teams of five players (one of which is a goalkeeper). They also use a smaller and heavier ball which leads to it being less bouncy and puts an emphasis on passing, receiving, dribbling and moving while under pressure.
Our Local Greatest Generation at One Hundred Years Old
Iconic News Anchor and Author, Tom Brokaw
Beating Down the Golden Goose
Clark entered the league with a fan fervor that has never been seen at the women's basketball level before. Even the most celebrated and best known women's player could walk down the street and would barely be recognized and then came Caitlin Clark. With her fun and dominating style of play and her easy to market likeability the WNBA seemed to have their greatest star ready for super stardom. The league, and every player in it, would soon benefit from Clark's obvious allure. But, it seems that jealousy and envy (at the very least) have become more of an agenda than elevating the league.
Estate Planning for Teachers
A: Summer is the best time to check items off your "to-do" list that get pushed off during the busy school year.  You just spent the last ten months teaching and giving everything you have to your students.  It is now time to do something for yourself, which will ultimately help you truly enjoy that summer vacation.
Academics and Athletics Are a Perfect Mix
The William Floyd High School senior played multiple positions for the Colonials. He played multiple positions including safety, running back, kick returner, punt returner and wide receiver during his three years as a varsity starter for the Colonials. But, he is probably best known for his achievements as the team's kicker where he set the school record for the longest field goal.
Back to Back For New York State's Best
Augustine won his second consecutive State Championship this week with a breathtaking performance. Not only did he win the Steeplechase, but his time of 9:11.67 broke the Suffolk County Steeplechase record.
Wilson and Colon Grab Top Honors
Wilson's accomplishments are just as impressive. The 5'9", 215 pounder has an All-State honors to his name to go along with an All-County, two All Division, and three time All county wrestler.
Jackson Hits His Way to a Player of the Year
Jackson, who is originally from Medford, NY, received All-Region Second Team accolades, along with First Team All-Conference honors, now adds Player of the Year to his impressive resume.
Oh, Those Crafty Lefties
In the new world of MLB we have so much bullpen usage that betting on, or against, a starter is even more difficult, but those crafty lefties still hold value. What is the real value though are fading teams who struggle against the southpaws. In 2024 we have a number of teams who have really begun the year with the inability to hit lefties and it has cashed numerous tickets so far.
MVP Molini
Molini, who is just a junior, was an instrumental part of the Colonials both on the mound and with the bat. When you look over his stats on the season it's hard to decide where he had a bigger impact, and that's a testament to his dual dominance.
Cuban Missile Crisis Evoked as Russian Warships Dock in Caribbean
In a situation that stirs up memories of the Cuban Missile Crisis during the Kennedy administration, Russia has deployed a Naval fleet to the island 90 miles from the U.S., including an armed frigate and nuclear submarine.
SCPD Detective Honored for Courageous Comeback
Detective Guerrero, a member of the department since 2010, conducted a traffic stop of a stolen vehicle on September 22, 2014. As then-Officer Guerrero and another officer approached the vehicle, the driver fled, striking Officer Guerrero, who was left unconscious in the roadway.
Local Leaders in Brookhaven Meets with Community Group
LaValle was joined by New York State Senator Dean Murray, Suffolk County Legislator Nick Caracappa, Brookhaven Councilman Michael A. Loguercio Jr., Brookhaven Tax Receiver Lou Marcoccia, and New York State Assemblyman Joe DeStefano's Chief of Staff, Alice Painter.
Brookhaven Celebrates and Honors Juneteenth
"It was great to see so many friends, show the kids that at least one of their elected officials can actually still throw a football, and catch a game of chess while spending a few hours remembering the significance of this event in American history," said Supervisor Panico.
Independent Review Rips Cuomo for Failed COVID Response
The main criticism: former Governor Cuomo enlisted a "top down, one-size fits all" approach of issuing orders from Albany, while ignoring the unique needs of 62 different counties in New York.
Fentanyl at the Jail Part 4 of a South Shore Press series on the Drug Crisis
Speaking at a recent summit designed to pressure state lawmakers to toughen up the drug laws, Sheriff Errol Toulon detailed some of the ingenious ways the contraband is disguised.
A Memory of My Dad
My dad, Michael A. Chartuk, followed in his older brother's footsteps and joined the Coast Guard in 1939. His first duty was patrolling New York Harbor and he said he was popular with the crew because he was the only one onboard who knew how to cook. He was sent to radio school and when World War ll broke out, he was dispatched to Hispaniola, an island in the Caribbean, to set up a radio station to intercept enemy messages.
Dispatch—Indonesia
Spending a lot of layover time on my journey to the Mentawais, l leafed through my passport and realized how patriotic the document really is.
Congress Grills Cuomo over Covid Deaths
Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo spoke Tuesday before a congressional subcommittee to answer questions about how he handled the COVID pandemic, especially nursing home deaths. Transcripts of Cuomo's testimony should be released in the coming weeks.
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Stony Brook students blend fitness and ecology in 3K EcoWalk
Stony Brook University students participated in the "Running Wild 3K EcoWalk," a new Earthstock event conducted on April 21 at the Ashley Schiff Preserve.
Plaintiffs Allege Unconstitutional Tax Practices Against Nassau County Over Frozen Assessments
The Town Supervisor for Babylon along with other local figures has initiated a lawsuit against Nassau County and several New York State entities over alleged unconstitutional tax practices resulting from frozen property assessments.
Debt collection agency and banks accused of deceptive practices in federal lawsuit
A federal lawsuit accuses a debt collection agency and several financial institutions of using deceptive practices to intimidate consumers.