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Ja’Quan Thomas Wins the Hansen Award
Ja’Quan Thomas will need to find a place to put all his new trophies and awards after this week.
The Polar Bear Moves South
The Baseball Winter Meetings are supposed to ignite enthusiasm in fan bases and reconstruct rosters so that teams can contend. For the New York Mets, however, these meetings have become a string of nightmares and broken dreams. This week the Mets lost another beloved star when Pete Alonso signed with the Baltimore Orioles.
Reform Movement Prevails in Gordon Heights Fire District Vote
A years-long fight to save taxpayer money continues in Gordon Heights.
Billions Leave New York in Overseas Transfers
The foreign cash drain from New York is in the billions.
DA: Yaphank Trucker Murdered Girlfriend in Patchogue
The Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office announced this past week that Willie Hart, 61, of Yaphank, has been sentenced to 22 years to life in prison for the murder of his girlfriend, Candace Woodruff, 37.
South Country Elementary Teacher Earns Doctorate
Jill DeRosa, a second grade teacher at Verne W. Critz Elementary School in the South Country Central School District, has earned her doctorate from Molloy University, marking a significant milestone in her 18-year career within the district.
Srivastava on Box of Chocolates holiday concert in Bay Shore: 'We have fun and music'
A Box of Chocolates: Holiday Sampler and Singalong returns to Bay Shore on Saturday, Dec. 20, bringing a new lineup of performers to the Unitarian Universalist Society of South Suffolk (UUSSS) for the monthly concert series known for its mix of musical styles.
Stony Brook study finds targeting Glut1 protein may help treat severe kidney disease
Researchers at Stony Brook University have identified the Glucose Transporter 1 (Glut1) protein as a potential therapeutic target for kidney disease.
Nesconset Teen Indicted in Murder of Sayville Ex-Girlfriend
Nesconset teenager Austin Lynch, 18, was charged with Murder in the Second Degree for the fatal Thanksgiving-week shooting of his ex-girlfriend, 18-year-old Emily Finn of Sayville.
New Retailers at Riverhead Tanger ahead of the Holidays
Baseball Lifestyle, Loide & Co., and Krafty Hands have each opened substantial storefronts at the popular shopping destination, signaling continued growth and diversification as the year winds down.
Snack Time: Cricket Season at Eastport-South Manor High!
As part of their coursework, students examined the environmental advantages of insect-based proteins. They even took the initiative to write persuasive letters to companies, requesting samples of cricket snacks to support their research.
Hochul’s New York: Crime, Chaos, and Decline
New York needs sweeping gubernatorial change.
Donnie Baseball is Still Waiting
In yet another disappointing and frankly baffling outcome, Don Mattingly was once again denied election to the Baseball Hall of Fame this week. “Donnie Baseball” did not receive the 12 votes required from the 16-member Contemporary Baseball Era Committee at the Winter Meetings in Orlando, falling short of induction in what marked his 19th appearance on a Hall of Fame ballot.
William Floyd Basketball Hosts Coach Sumpter Memorial Game
The William Floyd High School boys’ varsity basketball team, led by head coach Will Slinkosky, recently hosted its first annual Coach Darrell Sumpter Memorial Game in a matchup against Sachem North.
President Goldsmith discusses strategic vision with undergraduate leaders at fireside chat
Stony Brook University President Andrea Goldsmith participated in a fireside chat with Ece Naz Durali, vice president of student affairs for the Undergraduate Student Government, to discuss her vision for the university and engage with students...
Sachem Student Wins First Ever Sports Media Award
The Suffolk County Football Coaches Association has selected Sachem North senior Alyssa Tappin as the recipient of its first-ever Student Media Award, created to honor outstanding storytelling, coverage, and dedication to high school athletics.
Researchers report widespread human impact from extreme weather events in Amazon region
A new study published in Environmental Research Letters highlights the significant impact of extreme weather events on people and infrastructure in the Amazon region.
Stony Brook study suggests new approach to treating chronic kidney disease
Researchers at Stony Brook University have identified the Glucose Transporter 1 (Glut1) protein as a possible therapeutic target for kidney disease.
William Floyd Middle School club publishes book on rescued seal’s journey
The William Floyd Middle School Animal Science Club has marked the publication of its new book, "Seal the Deal: Floyd’s Comeback Story."
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Undersheriff Kuehhas Honored After 40 Years Service in NY
Suffolk County officials gathered in Yaphank to honor Undersheriff Steven Kuehhas as he marked his retirement after four decades of public service.