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May 21, 2025

William Floyd varsity sports teams qualify five squads for playoffs

The William Floyd varsity spring sports teams have had a successful season, with five teams qualifying for the playoffs.

May 21, 2025

William Floyd School District honored for excellence in music education

The William Floyd School District has been recognized with the Best Communities for Music Education designation by The NAMM Foundation.

May 21, 2025

DOGE Report: Musk to Hit 130-Day Window, Trump Not “Tired of Winning”

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has a tremendous team. That can’t be argued. They are smart, focused, and work tirelessly. Most of all, they are patriots.

May 21, 2025

SBU alumni share career paths at sustainability panel

Stony Brook University held its annual Sustainability Studies Alumni Panel on April 23, coinciding with the Earthstock celebration.

May 21, 2025

Stony Brook Medicine honors HOPE Program students at graduation ceremony

Stony Brook Medicine recently celebrated the achievements of 77 high school students at the 2025 Health Occupations Partnership for Excellence (HOPE) Program Moving-Up and Graduation Ceremony.

May 21, 2025

Engineering students create innovative solution for injured sea turtle

A team of three female mechanical engineering students, Polina Bragina, Molly Rubin, and Anna Koulakova, have developed a 3D-printed vest to aid Chestnut, a sea turtle struggling with positive buoyancy due to an old injury.

May 20, 2025

33 Suffolk Schools Compete for Fit Club

This week 33 schools across Suffolk County sent more than 1,000 student athletes to compete in the annual Suffolk Zone Fit Club.

May 20, 2025

South Shore Press Reporter Robert Chartuk Earns Prestigious Award for Reporting Excellence

The Public Relations Professionals of Long Island honored Mr. Chartuk with their “Outstanding Media Professional Award” at a ceremony at the Westbury Manor.

May 20, 2025

Shoeless Joe Has a Chance

Last week MLB commissioner Rob Manfred made a monumental decision and removed Pete Rose and 16 other deceased people from the league’s permanently ineligible list. The most recognizable name aside from Rose was Shoeless Joe Jackson.

May 20, 2025

Respect Youth Officials

Anyone who has been to youth sports knows the trials and almost abuse the officials and umpires take on a daily basis. Standing in there wearing a referee or umpire uniform is a thankless job that is often criticized and almost never applauded. Grown adults across the country have been known to spoil the sport for the kids because of their treatment of these officials.

May 20, 2025

Councilwoman Bonner honors local heroes at Rocky Point Fire Department dinner

Councilwoman Jane Bonner and Assemblywoman Jodi Giglio attended the Rocky Point Fire Department's 68th Annual Installation Dinner on May 17th.

May 20, 2025

You Can Pray for President Biden and Demand an Investigation

Yes, you can feverishly pray for President Biden to be in as little pain as possible now that cancer has spread to his frail bones, while at the same time demanding accountability for the seriousness of the disease being hidden from the American people for many years.

May 20, 2025

Tile installation cost factors: what homeowners need to know before hiring professionals

Tile installation is a popular home improvement project that can enhance the appearance and durability of spaces such as bathrooms and kitchens.

May 20, 2025

Budget propositions pass; trustees re-elected

The results of the 2025-26 budget vote and trustee election have been announced.

May 20, 2025

App predicts fall risk advances in national start-up competition

Falling is a significant health risk for many Americans, particularly older adults.

May 20, 2025

Stony Brook University honors outstanding graduate scholars at annual awards ceremony

Stony Brook University held its annual Graduate Awards Ceremony on May 20 in the Student Union Ballroom.

May 20, 2025

25 to Life: Patchogue Felon Convicted of Shooting into Mastic Beach Home

The 58-year-old repeat offender was convicted in a jury trial of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree, DA Tierney announced on May 16th.

May 20, 2025

Party at the Roasthouse! Popular Sandwich Chain Sets Up Shop in Babylon

Roast Sandwich House grand-opened its sixth location on May 19th at 114 Deer Park Avenue in Babylon Village.

May 20, 2025

Suffolk Celebrates EMS Appreciation Week

They save lives, and this week we officially appreciate them.

May 20, 2025

William Floyd High School students earn multiple Teeny Award nominations

Ten students from William Floyd High School have been nominated for the Teeny Awards in six categories, recognizing their contributions both on-stage and behind the scenes.

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Education

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.


Sports

Mount Sinai Has A New Baseball Coach

The Mount Sinai baseball team has a new head man in charge and that new coach is a name that everyone in the school knows well.


Sports

Duckling Day For LI Baseball

This past week the Long Island Ducks held a kids friendly day at the ballpark and it was a rousing success.