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Jan 3, 2024

Long Island Track Stars Run New County Best Times

With 2023 ending last week, some of the best runners in Suffolk County made one last attempt to end their year with a shiny new personal best. The runners had an opportunity to end on a good note while competing at the North Shore Classic at the Fort Washington Armory in New York City.

Jan 3, 2024

Shoreham Falls to Unbeaten Commack

The Shoreham-Wading River Wildcats had a tall task this past week as they would take on unbeaten Commack in a match that would prove to be a blowout in favor of the Cougars.

Jan 3, 2024

Jawuan Smith Leads Floyd's Basketball Over Smithtown East

Last week, the William Floyd boys basketball team continued their hot start as Jawuan Smith and company took down Smithtown East in a game full of big time performances that would show everyone in Suffolk County the kind of team Floyd truly is.

Jan 3, 2024

Ben Rappa's Buzzer Beater Leads the Bulls over North Babylon

Smithtown West forward Ben Rappa only scored two points this past week in his team's matchup against the North Babylon Bulldogs. However, his two points just so happened to be the most important of the game as he scored.

Dec 27, 2023

Romaine Looks to Clean House, Take County in a New Direction

Looking to clean house and build an administration around personnel of his own choosing, county Executive-Elect Edward Romaine has asked all appointed officials working under outgoing county Executive Steve Bellone to submit their resignations. With a little more than a week before he takes over Suffolk's highest office, Romaine and his transition team are busy vetting candidates for commissioners, deputies, attorneys, assistants, and head of the county police.

Dec 27, 2023

Tuttle Avenue Donates the Gift of Reading

Under the direction of Eastport-South Manor Central School District second grade teacher Elise Allen, Tuttle Avenue Elementary School organized a Book Fairies collection. This fall, students diligently collected books for the Rotary Club of Moriches, who will redistribute the collection through the Book Fairies organization for under-resourced communities on Long Island and to provide equitable reading and learning opportunities for children.

Dec 27, 2023

Nesconset Apartment Fire Displaces Residents Just Days Before Christmas

On Friday December 22nd, 2023 at approximately 14:43hrs the Nesconset Fire Department was activated for a Structure Fire at 187 Avalon Circle (Avalon Commons Apartments), in Nesconset. Responding Nesconset Chiefs had a visible smoke column from a distance . Upon arrival chiefs reactivated the alarm as a working fire. There was heavy fire throughout multiple apartments and 3 floors. The flames were through the roof and spreading quickly.

Dec 27, 2023

Southaven Park's Belmont Legacy

Those walking in Southaven Park follow in the footsteps of August Belmont and other luminaries who were members of the Suffolk Club, a private group of millionaires who preserved the property for hunting and fishing. Many know him for the Belmont race track in Elmont and the Triple Crown horse race held there every year, but few are familiar with his lasting impact on Long Island by creating the 1,356-acre Brookhaven park.

Dec 27, 2023

Disguised Vapes Banned in Suffolk

Vaping devices disguised as pens, highlighters, and other innocuous objects designed to fool teachers and parents will be banned by Suffolk County under a new law championed by Legislator James Mazzarella.

Dec 27, 2023

A Holly Jolly Performance

As the first of what aims to be an annual tradition, prekindergarten students at the South Country Early Childhood Center presented a holiday performance for family and friends on Dec. 20. The festive production showcased the musical skills that the youngest South Country students had acquired through a new music program at the school. With props and smiles, the students performed songs including "Snow Is Falling," "Up on the Housetop" and "We Wish You a Merry Christmas."

Dec 27, 2023

William Floyd United Teachers Partner With Helpsy to Distribute Winter Coats for The Community

On Saturday, December 16, the William Floyd United Teachers (WFUT) hosted a 1,000-coat giveaway in collaboration with Helpsy, a clothing recycling organization, to help provide a little extra warmth to the community this winter. The event, which was held at William Paca Middle School, showcased the spirit of the William Floyd community. In total, 1,000 coats were donated to community residents, 200 coats were donated to Colonial Youth & Family Services, and 100 coats went to Billy Floyd's Closet, an in-school coat location available for William Floyd students who may need them.

Dec 27, 2023