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Valley Stream North High School’s senior band had a successful performance at the New York State School Music Association Majors Festival at Hofstra University, held on May 24. The … more

By Juan Lasso | 7/30/23

Ducks manager Wally Backman, left, and outfielder/hitting coach Lew Ford talk outside the batting cage

Ducks are quacking again

It is unknown if anyone will recite the movie line, ”you’re killing me, Smalls,” but former Major League Baseball player Daniel Murphy — a Mets playoff hero — said he is just looking for a sandlot to play in. The 2015 postseason record breaker is part of the 2023 Long Island Ducks, the team’s 23rd season. more

By Jeff Bessen | 5/3/23

Soccer icon David Beckham snaps a selfie with some of Long Island's best up-and-coming young soccer players during a surprise visit to the Mitchell Athletic Complex on Saturday, as part of the Sands Youth Power Initiative.

David Beckham, Carli Lloyd share soccer skills in Nassau County's Mitchell Athletic Complex

They flocked from all over Long Island to learn from one of soccer’s greatest — Carli Lloyd. But the 400 or so young athletes who gathered at the Mitchell Athletic Complex in Uniondale this past Saturday got an added bonus, with a chance to bend it like David Beckham — with David Beckham. more

3/16/23

America’s mayhem is playing on the world stage

If you know American history, or you remember it, “The whole world is watching!” is the unforgettable chant shouted by thousands of young Vietnam War protesters as they were tear-gassed and beaten with clubs . . . more

10/20/22

At Zion Cathedral in Freeport last Saturday night, Asajahnique Collins danced while attendees sang “Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing,” also known as the Black national anthem.

Juneteenth busted out all over

Juneteenth? What’s that? More and more people know the answer to that question nowadays. In the past two years, festivals have sprouted nationwide to celebrate June 19. more

By Reine Bethany | 6/23/22

Hewlett High School graduate Rachel Arbitman and HAFTR High grad Jacob Steinmetz will both receive the Mitchell Freedman Outstanding Jewish High School Athlete of the Year Award from the Jewish Sports Heritage Association.

Five Towners to be honored by the Jewish Sports Heritage Association

For the first time in three years, the Jewish Sports Heritage Association’s induction and awards ceremony will be held in person, and a pair of youthful Five Towners will receive the Mitchell Freedman Outstanding Jewish High School Athlete of the Year Award. It is the fourth annual event. more

By Jeff Bessen | 4/28/22

L.I. school board tries to ban Black Lives Matter

The Smithtown School District will restrict the use of 34 BrainPop instructional videos in classrooms because they introduce topics like Black Lives Matter and human sexuality. more

By Alan Singer | 8/19/21

Woodmere resident Jacob Steinmetz was drafted in the third round of the 2021 First-Year Player Draft on July 12. Above, pitching at the Elev8 Academy in Delray Beach, Fla., this past spring.

Woodmere righty Jacob Steinmetz drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks

If Woodmere resident Jacob Steinmetz, who was drafted 77th by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the third round of the 2021 First-Year Player Draft on July 12, was writing his own story, he said he would not shy away from the obvious story lead. more

By Jeff Bessen | 7/12/21

Critical race theory as critical thinking

The Florida state Board of Education recently banned the teaching of critical race theory because all topics taught in Florida schools must be “factual and objective” . . . more

By Alan Singer | 6/24/21

Long Island Ducks manager Wally Backman answered a question at Media Day. To his left are Lew Ford, Daniel Fields and Mike Bolsinger.

Long Island Ducks are quacking stronger than ever

The minor league baseball Ducks run as one of Long Island’s most popular summer attractions was interrupted last year because of the coronavirus pandemic, but this year the flock is back and aims to quack louder and stronger. more

By Jeff Bessen | 5/26/21

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