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Woman's Sports Are Not An Option For Men
Carini quit the match 46 seconds into the fight afterwards stating that she had never been hit so hard in the face. Well, that is for good reason as she was boxing a man. Carini was in tears and could barely contain herself as her Olympic dreams came to a screeching halt.
Stony Brook names Dr. Imoigele Aisiku chair of emergency medicine
Dr. Imoigele (Imo) Aisiku has been appointed as the Chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine at the Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University. His appointment, announced by Peter Igarashi, MD, Knapp Dean of RSOM, will commence on August 15.
Bradley Still Collecting Awards
Even though Jackie Bradley Jr. is no longer a Long Island Duck, he continues to receive awards for what he did as a member of the team. This past week the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball Clubs announced that Bradley has been named the league's Co-Player of the Month along with Luis Castro of the Staten Island FerryHawks.
SWR Gets Honored
This is the fourth consecutive year that Shoreham-Wading River has been selected. The school was among the nineteen selections from Section XI high schools and one of only 39 on Long Island to achieve the honor.
William Floyd Students Shine at National Competition
two WFHS students presenting their project at the YMCA Changemakers conferenceWilliam Floyd High School rising seniors Alice Chen and Mathew Reis presenting their project proposal at the YMCA Changemakers Summit.
Hochul to Spend $100 Million on New York's Green New Deal projects
Governor Kathy Hochul plans to spend $100 million for phase one of a massive NY Green New Deal Project to cut the carbon footprint of Albany's Empire Plaza by 20%.
Surveillance Video Key to Convicting Killer of Young Mother
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced that 32-year-old Anthony Santiesteban was sentenced to 40 years to life in prison, after a jury found him guilty in June of Murder in the Second Degree and other related charges.
Fun and Fitness Bring Students Together at the Bayport-Blue Point School District
Fun and Fitness Bring Students Together at the Bayport-Blue Point School District
Moynihan Takes Home First Place
Moynihan was a two-time all Long Island selection and led Sayville to the Long Island championship this season. He then was named Suffolk County Player of the Year and 2024 Best Offensive Player.
Ask Your Fellow Veteran: Dealing With Anxiety and Fear
As veterans coming from military service you have faced anxiety and fear and with the help of your peers overcame them. Now as civilians you are facing a whole series of different anxieties and fears alone, but there is help out there.
Students Sharpen STEM Skills in Robot Battle
Smithtown Central School District students attending Summer Camp Opportunities Promote Education (SCOPE) summer camp recently took part in a VEX and Lego Robotics competition at Accompsett Middle School.
Stony Brook In The Olympics
Pagan played in the Olympics in Tokyo in 2020. She made Connecticut history as the first New London native to compete in the Games but also Puerto Rican history as a member of the first-ever women's basketball team to qualify and compete at the Summer Olympics. With that she also became the first Seawolves women's basketball player, and third Stony Brook student-athlete ever, to compete in the Olympic Games.
Lucky #7 For Rocky Point
Rocky Point is one of only 24 Section XI schools to earn the honor for its 25 varsity teams in the 2023-24 school year.
EdCOPS Act of 2024 Aims to Beef up Local Police Force Ranks
Are you considering becoming a police officer? Now may be the time to do it as Congress is looking to increase incentives to help police forces across New York State and the nation fill their dwindling ranks.
American Flags Should be 'Born in the USA' Says Congress
In a rare bi-partisan congressional effort, congress passed the "All American Flag Act requiring American flags purchased by the government to be entirely Made in America.
DOW Drops off a Cliff on Disappointing July Jobs Report.
The July jobs report offered nothing but bad news with just 114,000 jobs added when the US Department of Labor (DOL) expected 175,000. And, the US jobless rate ticked up to 4.5% - the highest since October 2021.
Iran Close to Building Bomb
Iran is dangerously close to having enough material to build a nuclear bomb, according to a top Biden administration official, as the prospect of using diplomacy to stop the rogue nation from assembling a weapon has dimmed.
Michael Curtin and the 3256 Foundation
Two months before the 9/11/01 anniversary, these citizens are armed with smiles and patriotism to honor the police and military bravery of Curtin. Twenty-three years ago, it was a beautiful day, as Curtin wanted to finish his workday, and return home to celebrate his wife Helga's birthday. Instead, it became one of the worst days in American history, as this country was under attack. As terrorist hijackers carried out coordinated attacks on Manhattan, Washington D.C., and Flight 93 over Shanksville, Pennsylvania, the city ordered all rescue workers towards the World Trade Center. Curtin was at a command post in the North Tower when the South Tower collapsed. After this building was attacked, civilians tried to exit this building, Curtin refused to vacate his post. He stayed in this deadly situation until all his officers from Truck 2 left this perilous situation. At 10:28 am, the North Tower crashed to the ground, killing Curtin and thirteen other Emergency Serv
Beach Tips to Stay Safe
While idyllic days at the beach are one of Long Island's main summer attractions, there are many hazards to consider. These won't ruin your day if you're prepared.
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Maserati Theft Ring Nabbed After Cop Injury
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced that four Bronx men have been indicted on multiple charges, including assault on a police officer, following a series of catalytic converter thefts in Suffolk County