The Floyd Academy recently hosted its mid-year graduation ceremony to recognize the 16 newest alumni and first members of the Class of 2023. The celebratory gathering, including the graduates, their …

The William Floyd boys varsity track team under the leadership of head coach Ed Noll just completed a successful season with two student-athletes LaDuke Harris and Krishmar Powell standing out in the …

From the first game of the season, the William Floyd High School girls varsity basketball team have proven that they are among the elite teams in Suffolk County. Capping off their regular season with …

In celebration of Black History Month, The Long Island Advance decided to interview our local youth. After soliciting the very best students from local schools including Patchogue-Medford, South …

Kristen Drury, William Floyd High School chemistry teacher, has recently been named the recipient of the American Chemical Society (ACS) Nichols Foundation Chemistry Teacher Award, a prestigious …

The culmination of what has been a dream season for the William Floyd High School boys varsity basketball team came on Feb. 2, when the Colonials defeated Sachem North by a score of 56-49, to secure …

William Paca Middle School eighth-grader Alexandra Byrne is the William Floyd “Artist of the Month” for January! Alexandra has developed into a very talented student-artist in Jillian …

The William Floyd varsity bowling team, under the leadership of head coach James Healey, just completed a dominant and historic undefeated season (14-0) taking home their third league title in the …

The Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library opened a new, 7,000-square-foot Satellite Branch Library at 369 Neighborhood Road, in Mastic Beach, at a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, Jan. …

At William Floyd High School, John Ryan is an 11th and 12th-grade English teacher with 31 years of experience. However, some know him as Coach Ryan of the Colonials varsity girls cross country and …

The William Floyd Colonials boys varsity basketball team was undefeated in Division II play with a 6-0 record (7-3 overall), with league wins over Patchogue-Medford, Longwood, Sachem North, Sachem …

Coach Longo honored The William Floyd High School varsity football team, led by legendary head coach Paul Longo, put together another fantastic season, going undefeated in the regular season …

Mastic Beach Conservancy held its inaugural fundraising gala, the Bivalve Ball, on the evening of Sat., Oct. 22 at La Buena Vida restaurant in Moriches. The group honored several local …

In September, the vacant space which was most recently the location for Aliyana’s Pizzeria, at 520 Mastic Road in Mastic Beach, reopened under new ownership. While various establishments …

Through heavy wind and rain, the William Floyd Colonials emerged victorious against rival Longwood by a score of 13-7 in Parkway Power Bowl XI. The victory was William Floyd’s seventh-straight …

The William Floyd High School varsity girls soccer team picked up their third win of the season with a strong 5-2 victory over Bellport on Friday, Sept. 16, in a home game at the Lincoln Avenue …

They say a picture speaks a thousand words, and a live demonstration of how an emergency medical service volunteer, or professional, would stop the bleeding on a shooting victim, was a clarion call …

Last week, the William Floyd boys varsity soccer team dominated Central Islip with a 3-0 win. During the game, Nick Raftis scored two goals, Omar Josue Gutierrez had a goal, and goalie Dylan VonBrook …

Anthony Cerabino is passionate about helping people stay well and feel their best. Born and raised in Bay Shore, Cerabino now owns Healthcare Wellness Center on West Main Street in the town. The …