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Youth Leads Playoff Bound Floyd
The William Floyd girls’ varsity basketball team, led by head coach Rich Sinclair, finished the regular season with an impressive 16-4 overall record and a 13-3 mark in League I play.
Champions Once Again
The William Floyd boys’ varsity basketball team is back in the playoffs. While that may not come as a major surprise given the program’s sustained success, it is still an impressive accomplishment once again.
Folk-pop artist Sam Robbins to kick off WinterTide concert series: ‘A real conversation between me and the audience’
Port Jefferson will host the WinterTide Concert Series on Fridays throughout February and March, beginning with singer-songwriter Sam Robbins on Friday, Feb. 6.
Despite Repeated Warnings, NY’s Energy Crisis Looms
Albany sleeps while energy crisis looms.
State Prison Crisis Persists As Costs Soar
State blows a billion and counting on collapsing prison system.
Real Life Impact, but a Fantasy Dud
Sometimes in fantasy baseball circles you’ll hear the phrase “he’s a better real-life player than fantasy player,” and there aren’t many who fit that description better than recently traded Brendan Donovan.
Sachem Star Has a Historic Day
It is one thing to win a single championship, but securing three titles in one day is nothing short of historic. That is exactly what Sachem East junior Bella Galeas accomplished this past weekend with a remarkable performance at the Suffolk Large School Indoor Track and Field Championships, held at Suffolk Federal Credit Union Arena on the campus of Suffolk County Community College in Brentwood.
Harbaugh Tags Nagy as His New O.C.
The New York Giants are headed in a brand-new direction with their new head coach, and that process has continued as he begins to assemble his staff. This past week, Jim Harbaugh made his first major hire, selecting former Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy to run the Giants’ offense.
William Floyd Awarded Special Sports Grant
William Floyd Middle School received a $12,500 grant from the Dick’s Sporting Goods Foundation Sports Matter Program to support its physical education department and athletic teams.
Meyer's Keeps Adding to New School Record
When you set a record at a school like William Floyd, it carries extra weight, and that is exactly what senior Jack Meyer accomplished this week when he became the winningest wrestler in school history. Meyer set the new standard with his 146th career victory, establishing a benchmark at a program known for its rich wrestling tradition.
Giglio Urges Students to Apply for $20K Scholarships
Assemblywoman Jodi Giglio is urging students and families to take advantage of a new scholarship opportunity that could provide significant financial support for higher education and career training.
Center Moriches Honors Three Staff SCOPE Award Nominees
The annual awards recognize outstanding school district employees from across Long Island who exemplify leadership, commitment, and an unwavering devotion to students and staff.
Suffolk DA Seeks Help Identifying Jane Doe Victims
In recognition of National Missing Persons Day, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney is renewing a call for the public’s help in identifying multiple sets of unidentified human remains connected to long-unsolved homicide investigations.
Students Hear Holocaust Survival Story at ESM Assembly
The program focused on the extraordinary life of Moshe Furshpan, the only survivor in his family of eight who escaped Nazi persecution during World War II.
Suffolk Police Sergeant Seriously Hurt in Shirley Crash
The collision occurred at approximately 12:55 p.m. on Tuesday, February 3rd, at the intersection of William Floyd Parkway and Ridgewood Drive.
That's Three in a Row for Mangiamele
Shoreham-Wading River senior Leyton Mangiamele broke his own record this weekend, soaring 22 feet, 8¾ inches to surpass the indoor school mark of 22-4 that he set just last season.
Mattera, MTA Boss Erupt in Screaming Fare Evasion Showdown
State Senator Mario Mattera didn’t back down as he confronted Metropolitan Transportation Authority Chair Janno Lieber in a fiery Albany budget hearing that erupted into one of the most dramatic moments of this year’s legislative session.
The Ducks Resign Santos
The Long Island Ducks will be getting a familiar arm back on the mound this season as the team announced the signing of right-handed pitcher Ramon Santos. The veteran arm begins his third season with the Ducks and 13th in professional baseball.
The Panthers are State Champions
Miller Place wrestling are the New York State champions after a memorable performance this weekend. The Panthers earned that distinction with a dominant 45–24 victory over Shoreham-Wading River in the Division II high school championship, capping off an outstanding season with the program’s ultimate goal achieved.
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A New Ice Rink Coming to Brookhaven
This week, Dan Panico announced that during the planning board portion of the Town Board meeting in March, there will be a site plan hearing for a proposed new hockey rink at the former Brookhaven campus of Dowling College.