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Sophomore Elizabeth Poirot, right, is one of the premier goal scorers on Long Island with 63 this spring and 108 dating back to the 2023 season.

For the second straight season, a late rally by the West Hempstead girls’ lacrosse team will not result in a playoff spot. Despite an impressive conference record and not losing … more

By Brian Kacharaba | 5/6/24

Catcher A.J. Bardi has been mashing at the plate for the Warriors, hitting above .600 this spring with four homers and 15 RBIs.

Wantagh has conference title in sight

The Wantagh baseball team put itself in the driver’s seat for its first conference title since before the pandemic after taking a crucial series from second-place Plainedge last week. The … more

By Brian Kacharaba | 5/6/24

Bennett Votano is part of a deep offense for the Owls, who moved over the .500 mark last week after a slow start to the season.

Lynbrook peaking at right time

Playoffs are just a breath away for the Lynbrook boys’ lacrosse team, and while it might be in good shape now, winning its last two contests, the Owls didn’t start out the season so hot. … more

By Michelle Rabinovich | 5/6/24

Senior Julia Valukis is part of a solid outfield for the Sailors, who can be seeded anywhere between No. 2 and 4 for the Class AAA playoffs.

Oceanside on rise as playoffs near

Winning four of the last five games and with two more games left in the regular season, coach Carlo Quagliata sees the Oceanside softball team is on the upswing. “We’ve been hitting … more

By Michelle Rabinovich | 5/6/24

Carey’s Mia Vintimilla, left, battled with Clarke’s Ayla Abate during the Seahawks’ 7-6 victory in a battle of unbeatens April 26.

Carey enjoying breakout season

Carey’s girls’ lacrosse team has taken off on a meteoric rise after consecutive 2-11 conference records. Nobody could’ve imagined Carey busting out to eight straight … more

By Marc Berman | 5/4/24

Trevor Smith had three hits and scored three times for the Jets in their 6-2 victory over Baldwin in last week’s series finale May 2.

Baldwin, East Meadow battle for playoff seeding

Two teams headed to the Nassau Class AAA baseball playoffs but jockeying for seeding took turns beating each other in the first two games of last week’s series before East Meadow got the best … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 5/4/24

Bobby Sorise, 5, who has apraxia of speech, has been studied by researchers and undergone special therapy at Hagedorn Little Village School in Seaford.

Long Beach hopes to raise awareness for a little-known childhood speech disorder

Discover Bobby's journey with apraxia of speech, a tale of resilience and advocacy. Join Long Beach in raising awareness on May 14. more

By Brendan Carpenter | 5/3/24

Elmont Memorial High School senior Quincy Velez says the Tuition Assistance Program helps him, as someone growing up in a single-parent home, pay for college. He is with Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages, Elmont community leaders and students celebrating the expansion of TAP outside of his alma mater.

State allocates $56M more for TAP

Thanks to a $56 million investment in the state's tuition assistance program, college-bound students are getting a little more help paying for school. more

By Nicole Wagner | 5/3/24

Before being named Valley Stream fire chief in April, Anthony Capone served as a lieutenant, captain, and 2nd and 1st assistant fire chief.

He's the 100th chief of the Valley Stream Fire Department. This is his first order of business.

Since childhood, Anthony Capone felt destined to storm into burning buildings in firefighter gear. Since he was 15 years old, he has eyed the top spot of Valley Stream fire chief. Last month, Capone, … more

By Juan Lasso | 5/3/24

Valley Stream Superintendent Unal Karakas networked with Howard University teaching prospects at a career fair in April to build a stronger pipeline for minority teachers for the district.

'A huge first step': How Valley Stream District 24 is building a minority teacher pipeline

Away from his usual desk obligations, Valley Stream District 24 Superintendent Unal Karakas, was on a head-hunting mission in Washington D.C. last month. He chose perhaps the best place in town to … more

By Juan Lasso | 5/3/24

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