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High Honors for High School Baseball Coach and Business Teacher
Business teacher and baseball Coach Kyle McLaughlin has been nominated to join the 2025 Class of Young Professionals. This honor and nomination is run by the Huntington Chamber of Commerce. The chamber recognizes exceptional individuals under 30 across Long Island. Coach McLaughlin’s nomination celebrates his impactful teaching, coaching and dedication to community.
William Floyd High School Football Team Receives County-Wide Honors
At the General Meeting of the Suffolk County Legislature, Legislator Jim Mazzarella recognized the William Floyd Colonials Varsity Football team for their remarkable achievements and tremendous season. The Colonials won their 15th Suffolk County Division I Championship title finishing the season with a 10-2 record. That included a 7-1 regular season and then they went 3-1 in the playoffs.
Long Island High School Sports Loses an Icon
Jacque LaPrarie, a Hall of Fame quarterback at Sachem, and a coach at Smithtown has passed away suddenly this week. LaPrarie was 61 years old and in his life has made a lasting impact on many of Long Island's communities.
Ducks Add to Anniversary Team
Davis pitched for four seasons with the Ducks. He was with them in 2004-05 and then came back to the ball club in 2007 for two more seasons. In 71 games he had a winning 32-22 record with a 4.17 ERA. Included in those numbers were four complete games, two shutouts and 278 strikeouts with just 80 walks.
National Honors for Stony Brook Soccer Player
The Stony Brook Seawolf becomes the third student-athlete in program history to earn the honor. Beck also was voted #96 on Top Drawer Soccer's Top 100 Players in 2024. As a women's soccer junior midfielder, Beck was named to the Second Team. She joins Alyssa Francese and Chelsie DePonte as the only other players in school history to take that honor.
Wrestling Coach Hits Major Milestone in Wins
Rocky Point Varsity Wrestling Coach Darren Goldstein earned his 300th career varsity wrestling win this week. Goldstein and the Eagles took the mat at the Battle at the Harbor Dual Tournament in Cold Spring Harbor. As a team Rocky Point went 5-0 on the day and were crowned co-champions of the tournament.
National Fuel Gas Hikes Rates to Comply with New York’s Green New Deal
The New York Public Service Commission (PSC) approved National Fuel Gas's request to increase its base delivery rates and charges for gas service effective Jan. 1, 2025. Under the agreement, National Fuel cannot request any further increases to its base delivery rates before Oct. 1, 2027.
Hochul Doubles Down on New York’s Green New Deal Laws
New York plans to collect $75 billion over twenty-five years for climate change adaptation from what they say are ‘the parties most responsible for causing the climate crisis - big oil and gas companies’. The bill was carried by Democrats Senator Liz Krueger and Assembly Member Jeffrey Dinowitz.
Lawsuit alleges NYC Police mishandled mental health crisis, resulting in injury
A lawsuit filed against the New York Police Department (NYPD) accuses officers of using excessive force during an encounter with a woman experiencing a mental health crisis.
Survivor sues hotel chain over alleged complicity in sex trafficking
A lawsuit has been filed against a hotel chain accused of enabling sex trafficking on its premises. On December 16, 2024, an individual survivor of sex trafficking, identified as R.A., filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York against RRI Venture Westbury LLC.
Shocking Discovery at Smith Point
The police identified the remains as belonging to a male and have asked the public to contact them at 631-852-6392 if they can provide any information. They did not confirm if it was related to a human bone found at the ocean beach back in March 2023.
WFMS Fundraising Efforts Provide Clean Water for Students in Africa
Through a month-long campaign that began last February, students raised and donated a total of $1,118.92 to Strides for Africa, which will pay for the construction of a water well at Zokeseh Public School in Nimba County, Liberia.
Brookhaven Town Seeks Outstanding Women Nominations for 39th Annual Women’s Recognition Awards
The deadline for submission of nominations is Friday, January 17, 2025. Forms are available online at Brookhavenny.gov or by calling the Division of Women’s Services at 631-451-6146.
Celebrating Chanukah
Hanukkah began at sundown on Wednesday, December 25th, 2024 and lasts until sundown on Thursday, January 2nd, 2025.
Political Prognostications and Predictions for 2025
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris were such train wrecks of a President, Vice President, and candidates for Commander in Chief, so much so that they helped drive a popular vote and Electoral College victory for President Trump.
From the Newsroom: Clean Eating, No Diet Pop, and Cutting Back Coffee in 2025
The simple solution is eating better, drinking better, exercising more, and doing my part to join the Make America Healthy Again Movement.
Cops Investigating Fatal Car Crash
Detectives are asking anyone with information on the incident to contact the Fifth Squad at 631-854-8552.
Stony Brook offers new online course on understanding climate change
Stony Brook University is offering a new one-credit online course this spring to help students understand climate change.
Stony Brook alumnus establishes scholarship fund honoring late wife
David Arpi, a Stony Brook University alumnus, has established an endowed scholarship fund in memory of his late wife, Natalie Gubb.
NSF funds $2 million program for disadvantaged ECE students at Stony Brook University
Mónica Bugallo and her team have secured a $2 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to support disadvantaged students in Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE).
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William Floyd Rolls on Senior Night
The William Floyd girls’ varsity lacrosse team gave its seniors a night to remember, delivering a dominant 15-0 victory over Riverhead on Senior Night. Led by head coach Nicole Alesi, the Colonials continued their outstanding season with the win, which marked their seventh consecutive victory. William Floyd now sits at 7-2 overall and remains a perfect 7-0 in Division I play, strengthening its position as one of the top teams in the league.