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Jawuan Smith Leads Floyd's Basketball Over Smithtown East
Last week, the William Floyd boys basketball team continued their hot start as Jawuan Smith and company took down Smithtown East in a game full of big time performances that would show everyone in Suffolk County the kind of team Floyd truly is.
Ben Rappa's Buzzer Beater Leads the Bulls over North Babylon
Smithtown West forward Ben Rappa only scored two points this past week in his team's matchup against the North Babylon Bulldogs. However, his two points just so happened to be the most important of the game as he scored.
William Floyd: Signer of the Declaration of Independence
William Floyd: Signer of the Declaration of Independence
School Bus Camera Program Facing Legal Challenges
School Bus Camera Program Facing Legal Challenges
Suffolk County Gears Up for NY Legislative Shifts in 2024
Suffolk County Gears Up for NY Legislative Shifts in 2024
2023 A Year of Progress for the Town of Smithtown
2023 A Year of Progress for the Town of Smithtown
Romaine Looks to Clean House, Take County in a New Direction
Looking to clean house and build an administration around personnel of his own choosing, county Executive-Elect Edward Romaine has asked all appointed officials working under outgoing county Executive Steve Bellone to submit their resignations. With a little more than a week before he takes over Suffolk's highest office, Romaine and his transition team are busy vetting candidates for commissioners, deputies, attorneys, assistants, and head of the county police.
Tuttle Avenue Donates the Gift of Reading
Under the direction of Eastport-South Manor Central School District second grade teacher Elise Allen, Tuttle Avenue Elementary School organized a Book Fairies collection. This fall, students diligently collected books for the Rotary Club of Moriches, who will redistribute the collection through the Book Fairies organization for under-resourced communities on Long Island and to provide equitable reading and learning opportunities for children.
Nesconset Apartment Fire Displaces Residents Just Days Before Christmas
On Friday December 22nd, 2023 at approximately 14:43hrs the Nesconset Fire Department was activated for a Structure Fire at 187 Avalon Circle (Avalon Commons Apartments), in Nesconset. Responding Nesconset Chiefs had a visible smoke column from a distance . Upon arrival chiefs reactivated the alarm as a working fire. There was heavy fire throughout multiple apartments and 3 floors. The flames were through the roof and spreading quickly.
Southaven Park's Belmont Legacy
Those walking in Southaven Park follow in the footsteps of August Belmont and other luminaries who were members of the Suffolk Club, a private group of millionaires who preserved the property for hunting and fishing. Many know him for the Belmont race track in Elmont and the Triple Crown horse race held there every year, but few are familiar with his lasting impact on Long Island by creating the 1,356-acre Brookhaven park.
Disguised Vapes Banned in Suffolk
Vaping devices disguised as pens, highlighters, and other innocuous objects designed to fool teachers and parents will be banned by Suffolk County under a new law championed by Legislator James Mazzarella.
A Holly Jolly Performance
As the first of what aims to be an annual tradition, prekindergarten students at the South Country Early Childhood Center presented a holiday performance for family and friends on Dec. 20. The festive production showcased the musical skills that the youngest South Country students had acquired through a new music program at the school. With props and smiles, the students performed songs including "Snow Is Falling," "Up on the Housetop" and "We Wish You a Merry Christmas."
William Floyd United Teachers Partner With Helpsy to Distribute Winter Coats for The Community
On Saturday, December 16, the William Floyd United Teachers (WFUT) hosted a 1,000-coat giveaway in collaboration with Helpsy, a clothing recycling organization, to help provide a little extra warmth to the community this winter. The event, which was held at William Paca Middle School, showcased the spirit of the William Floyd community. In total, 1,000 coats were donated to community residents, 200 coats were donated to Colonial Youth & Family Services, and 100 coats went to Billy Floyd's Closet, an in-school coat location available for William Floyd students who may need them.
Tragedy in Gaza: Netanyahu Faces Backlash Over Hostage Deaths
Tragedy in Gaza: Netanyahu Faces Backlash Over Hostage Deaths
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Easter 2026: Hope and Joy in the Risen Christ
This Easter Sunday, Easter Octave, Divine Mercy Sunday and Easter Season we continue to pray and contemplate our Lord’s Resurrection appearances, and we give thanks for Pope Leo XIV and his worldwide spirit of Catholic mission.