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High School Sports Roundup: Local Stars Shine in College Plans and Team Tributes

April 25, 2026

Two East Islip football players recently earned countywide honors at an awards event where only 11 athletes receive top recognition. Dylan Bayer became one of the Golden Eleven Scholar Athletes for 2025, a title that combines sports skill with academic success. His teammate Jake Simmons was named Pl

business

Airport shops keep local names alive but not their original essence

April 25, 2026

Portland’s airport now has two new small shops that borrow names from local businesses. One is called Sheridan Fruit Company, named after a grocery that closed in February after 110 years. The other is Topaz Farm, a nod to a farm on Sauvie Island that reopened in 2020 under a new label. Both shops s

entertainment

Two Reality Stars, Fresh Betrayals, and a Dance Floor Showdown

April 24, 2026

Ciara Miller and Maura Higgins—two women who’ve recently dealt with public heartbreaks on reality TV—are about to step into the spotlight again. Miller, known for her hot-and-cold moments on "Summer House, " was blindsided when her ex started dating her friend just weeks ago. Higgins, who won fans o

entertainment

Season 35 of Dancing With The Stars Brings Fresh Faces

April 23, 2026

Dancing With The Stars is back for its 35th season, and the lineup already shows a mix of new excitement. Two familiar faces from other reality shows will dance on ABC’s big screen: Maura Higgins and Ciara Miller. Maura first captured fans on Love Island UK in 2019. Last year she shone as a “Faith

politics

Taiwan Leader’s Flight Blocked: A Look at China’s Growing Influence

April 23, 2026

For the first time ever, a Taiwanese president had to cancel an entire foreign trip after three African countries suddenly blocked their airspace. The governments of Seychelles, Mauritius, and Madagascar revoked flight permits for Taiwan’s president, forcing him to skip a major event in Eswatini. Th

entertainment

Spring Fun in Kingston: Crafts, Music, and Local Adventures

April 22, 2026

Kingston’s spring is buzzing with new chances to explore, create, and enjoy. First up are the free repair clinics at Wild Bobbin, where residents can bring worn‑out clothes for quick fixes. The shop offers supplies and friendly help on the second Wednesday and fourth Saturday of each month, makin

weather

Rainy Day Ahead: Cooler Weather Hits Staten Island

April 22, 2026

A mild front will drift through Staten Island on Wednesday, bringing brief showers mostly in the morning and early afternoon. The expected rainfall is modest—just a few inches of water, roughly one‑tenth of an inch. Cloudy skies and brisk winds will keep temperatures in the 50s, lower than usu

entertainment

A Big Studio Changes Hands in Hollywood

April 22, 2026

Netflix is close to adding a historic movie lot to its empire. The Radford Studio Center, a 55-acre land in Los Angeles, might soon belong to the streaming service. This place isn’t just any studio—it’s where many famous TV shows were made over the years. Think of classics like “Leave It to Beaver”

lifestyle

How Travel Shapes Who You Are

April 22, 2026

A trip isn’t just about photos and souvenirs. You’re not the same person after walking cobblestone streets, ordering food in broken phrases, or getting lost in a market where no one speaks your language. The real work happens when your usual routines disappear. You might pick up a new way of making

education

Long Island schools struggle under state review spotlight

April 22, 2026

A recent check-up by New York education bosses found 23 Long Island schools aren't meeting the basic standards expected. The review looks at attendance, graduation numbers, report cards, and how English learners perform. These schools sit in 16 different districts - an improvement from last year whe