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Retooled Hills West gunning for another title
Last season, the Hills West Girls Volleyball Team clinched the NYSPHSAA Class AA Championship by defeating Fayetteville–Manlius in five games at the state tournament in Glens Falls, New York, earning the school’s very first state championship. That historic victory set a new standard for the program, and this year’s team has continued to build on that remarkable success
It's a 4-peat for Port Jeff
For the fourth consecutive year, the Port Jefferson Royals Girls Volleyball Team has been crowned County Champions, further solidifying their status as one of the most dominant programs in the region.
Danielle Gresalfi wins coach of the year
Sachem North’s Danielle Gresalfi has been officially named the Suffolk County Class A Cheer Game Day Coach of the Year, an honor that highlights her exceptional leadership, dedication, and unwavering commitment to her athletes.
SWR Cheerleading finishes strong in the championship
The Shoreham–Wading River Wildcats Game Day Cheerleading Team were named the runners-up at this year’s NYSPHSAA Game Day State Championships, marking another milestone in what has quickly become an impressive and rapidly growing program. The team has performed incredibly well throughout the season, showing dedication, spirit, and skill as they continued to build upon last year’s success. After placing fourth in 2023, the Wildcats made a significant leap this year, finishing second in Class C with an outstanding score of 85.90
Ward Melville cruises to the title game
The Ward Melville Patriots brought their A-game in every facet this weekend, dominating from start to finish as they crushed Sachem North in the Suffolk County Playoffs.
Ward Melville impresses at the State Tournament
The Ward Melville boys cross country team delivered an outstanding performance at the NYSPHSAA Championships this weekend, finishing an impressive second overall in the state.
Gold shoelaces campaign makes a L.I. impact
This September, in recognition of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, the Daniela Conte Foundation launched its 3rd Annual Gold Shoelace Campaign — and the response across Long Island was truly inspiring. More than 30 high schools and over 15 youth sports programs took part, with many hosting Gold-Out Games to honor children fighting cancer and to raise awareness within their communities.
Trevor Green swims to state honors
This week, Rocky Point High School senior Trevor Green delivered another outstanding performance at the NYSPHSAA Cross Country Championships at Queensbury High School. Trevor placed 17th overall in the competition, a finish that earned him All-State honors. This marks his third All-State selection in four years.
Girl Scouts of Suffolk County host Walk-through Winter Wonderland
The Girl Scouts of Suffolk County (GSSC) is hosting its annual Holiday Light Show at Camp Edey in Bayport for an expanded, magical walk-through experience.
Stony Brook University wins fourth gold medal at international iGEM synthetic biology competition
Stony Brook University’s International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) team has earned a gold medal at the 2025 iGEM Competition, marking its fourth overall win and second consecutive year taking the top honor.
Stony Brook University wins gold at international synthetic biology competition
Stony Brook University’s International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) team has won a gold medal at the 2025 iGEM Competition in Paris, marking its second consecutive win and fourth overall gold since the university began participating in 2014.
Nosotros Queremos: New Taco Bell a possibility in Medford
The Brookhaven Town Board convened a public hearing on Thursday to consider a proposal that has circulated for months: demolishing an existing Medford bank building and replacing it with a Taco Bell.
Eelgrass remediation in ESM: what’s it all about?
Members of the Eastport-South Manor Science Honor Society recently volunteered in an eelgrass remediation initiative. They collaborated with partners at SAVE Environmental on the project.
Infant suffers fentanyl poisoning, Brentwood man charged
Suffolk County officials announced the arrest of Henry Martinez, 21, this week. The Brentwood resident faces multiple charges following an incident in which an eight-month-old infant in his care suffered fentanyl poisoning and required emergency lifesaving treatment.
"Christmas Eve in Miller's Point" — now streaming on Hulu!
Primarily shot in Smithtown, Holbrook, and Selden in 2023, The New Yorker’s No. 2-ranked film of 2024 is now streaming for free on Hulu.
Suffolk Courts Celebrate National Adoption Day
Suffolk County Family Court held its annual National Adoption Day ceremony at the Long Island Aquarium in Riverhead, celebrating the adoptions of nine children.
Oakdale-Bohemia Names 44 to NJHS
Oakdale-Bohemia Middle School in the Connetquot Central School District celebrated academic excellence and community leadership as it inducted 44 students into the National Junior Honor Society. The annual ceremony recognized students who have demonstrated exemplary scholarship, leadership, service, citizenship and character.
Watch out for puffbacks!
Mastic Beach Fire Department has some words of wisdom for those of you with oil furnaces.
Obituary: Susan Ann Mineo
Susan Ann Mineo was born on November 28, 1961, in New York City, to Barbara and Jeremiah Ormond, and passed away on November 15, 2025.
William Floyd High School teacher presents nutritional curriculum at Culinary Institute of America
Amanda Huff, a science teacher at William Floyd High School, recently presented her nutritional science curriculum to an audience of more than 100 educators, administrators, and food service professionals at the Culinary Institute of America’s...
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SCWA Preps for Major Suffolk Snowstorm
The Suffolk County Water Authority is preparing for a massive winter storm expected to blanket the region with several feet of snow.