Next steps for Oysterponds with state education regionalization initiative
The Oysterponds School District Board of Education chose to opt in to the New York State Department of Education’s Regionalization Initiative, voting 4-3 vote in favor of the plan during its regular...
View ArticleGreenport boys hoops squad completes season sweep of rival Southold
There is little doubt that Greenport has had Southold’s number throughout the boys basketball season. Namely, three — as in the number of wins the Porters have notched over the Settlers. Their latest...
View ArticleArea districts react to Gov. Hochul’s school cellphone ban
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced her plan to have “distraction-free” schools as part of the 2026 fiscal year executive budget recently. The policy outlines restricted use of smartphones and other...
View ArticleSearl shines for Mattituck in boys hoops regular season finale
Owen Searl had an inkling early on in Thursday’s game that this was going to be his night. Only 50 seconds into Mattituck’s 76-48 home victory over Port Jefferson, he sank a 12-foot jump shot....
View ArticleFree school meals for all students baked into Hochul’s 2026 budget
Among other initiatives aimed at schools and education, Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced a plan to provide free school meals to all New York students regardless of income. “The research is clear: Good...
View ArticleWeather alert: Delayed opening for North Fork district schools
Due to overnight snow accumulation and poor driving conditions, all North Fork district schools will open after a two hour delay on Wednesday, Feb. 12. More wintry weather is expected overnight into...
View ArticleNorth Fork high school musicals set to ring in spring
Three North Fork high schools will hold their spring musical performances over the next two weeks. All the musicals feature fantastical elements, with Mattituck performing “Once Upon a Mattress,”...
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Mattituck wins boys hoops county crown
Sometimes first impressions can be off base. When Mattituck High basketball coach Paul Ellwood first saw his team in October, he wasn’t certain what he had. “After the first couple weeks, I went home...
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Beth Doyle takes helm of Greenport schools as superintendent
Sometimes all you need is a sign. It might be a bird landing on your window sill. Could be the random sighting of a lucky number. For Beth Doyle, the sign was staring at her on a New York City subway...
View ArticlePeconic Community students to test the waters at Laurel Lake
Peconic Community School will participate in a Geographic Information System and “pond keeping” dual program at Laurel Lake Preserve, a recently ordained outdoor classroom. The “Adopt-a-Pond” program...
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