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Nov 17, 2024

Suffolk County Volunteer Firefighters Show up in Big Way for Deadly Orange County Wildfire

Suffolk County volunteer firefighters came to the aid of Orange County with roughly 20 different fire departments mobilizing to help fight the Jennings Wildfire at Greenwood Lake.

Nov 17, 2024

Thomas & Floyd Rushing To The County Finals

Floyd beat Sachem North 35-14 this weekend to secure their spot in the Suffolk Division 1 finals. Thomas was electric as always.

Nov 17, 2024

Kiernan Continues To Shine

Shane Kiernan led the way as his outstanding season continued. Kiernan He completed 20 of 26 passes for 421 yards and five TDs in a 43-14 win over Babylon

Nov 17, 2024

Ward Melville Proves That Defense Wins In The Playoffs

The #3 seeded Patriots didn't let the rankings determine the outcome of their fate as they took down the higher seeded Lions 14-7 in a defensive battle.

Nov 17, 2024

Hills East Makes History

Half Hills East didn't just advance in the Suffolk County playoff bracket, but this year's team will go down in the Hills East history books.

Nov 17, 2024

Joseph Filardi's Fantastic Day Leads To A Playoff Win

Hills West won He accounted for 555 yards and eight TDs in a 55-27 win over Islip. He had 14 carries for 355 yards and four scores and completed 11 of 19 passes for 200 yards and four TDs.

Nov 17, 2024

New York Democrat Wants to Saddle Shooting Ranges With New Mandates

New York Democrat Wants to Saddle Shooting Ranges With New Mandates

Nov 17, 2024

Plaintiff alleges home care agency violated her rights through harassment and retaliation

A former employee of a home care agency has filed a lawsuit alleging workplace misconduct, including sexual harassment and retaliation. Plaintiff Yara Wali filed the complaint on November 5 against Marks Homecare Agency Inc., Fadia Awad, and Oly Carrasco.

Nov 17, 2024

Plaintiff alleges negligence by U.S government employee in motor vehicle accident

A New York resident has filed a lawsuit against the United States government, alleging negligence in a motor vehicle accident involving a Department of Defense employee.

Nov 16, 2024

Red Flag Fire Warning for Long Island as Drought Conditions Persist

With a Red Flag fire warning in effect for Long Island due to a pervasive lack of rain, the state has called for a "Burn Ban" until the end of the month. The mandate comes as the largest wildfire in New York since 2008 burns in Orange County across the New Jersey line. 

Nov 16, 2024

It's Officially Official For Stroman

Jayden, the brother of Yankee starter Marcus, committed to Duke this week, following in his brothers footsteps.

Nov 16, 2024

Ward Melville Volleyball Owns The Island

The boys team back-to-back Long Island Champions! They came from behind 1 set to 2 and won in the 5th set in dramatic fashion. Congratulations and good luck next weekend at states!

Nov 16, 2024

Stony Brook, Farmingdale, and SCCC Increase Enrollment

 Stony Brook, Farmingdale, and SCCC Increase Enrollment

Nov 16, 2024

The Passing Of A Port Jeff Legend

Coach Desi is the longest-tenured high school baseball coach in Suffolk County's history, having coached at Port Jefferson for 37 years. He has coached his teams to over 400 wins, including 10 league championships and 20 playoff appearances.

Nov 16, 2024

Plaintiff alleges Legal Aid Society engaged in discriminatory employment practices

Sean Imran has taken legal action against his former employer, alleging pervasive discrimination based on race, religion, and national origin at the Legal Aid Society of Suffolk County.

Nov 16, 2024

NYPD detective files civil rights lawsuit against Village of Freeport

Detective Narcisse Gnapi has filed a lawsuit against the Village of Freeport and its police department alleging false arrest and racial discrimination following an incident over parking tickets.

Nov 16, 2024

Emily Herr Swims To States

Shoreham-Wading River's student swimmer Emily Herr has won her 8th and 9th individual county championships.

Nov 16, 2024

Man on the Street Asks Residents About the Beechwood Protect

About 400 residents turned out to hear the latest about the Beechwood effort to rebuild the Neighborhood Road Business District in Mastic Beach. Here's what they had to say about the revitalization project. 

Nov 16, 2024

Smooth Parking at the American Legion

Parking at the American Legion Post in Mastic Beach just got smoother thanks to generous donations from local companies in an effort coordinated by area officials.

Nov 16, 2024

East Islip Craft Fair planner: 'Affection and love are put into every piece from an artisan'

The East Islip Craft & Gift Fair will celebrate its 40th year on Saturday, Nov. 23, and Sunday, Nov. 24, at East Islip High School, 1 Redmen St., Islip Terrace.

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Give the "Busts" a Chance

When former top prospects do not break out right away, it becomes easy for fantasy baseball managers to forget about them or label them as busts. In today’s fast-moving fantasy world, patience can be hard to find. However, many players take longer to develop, and at 25 years old there is still plenty of time for talented prospects to turn things around.