Medford, NY News & Events

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How Joe Scally became the first LIer to make Team USA's men's World Cup roster

He is the only male player ever from Long Island to go to a World Cup, having done so in 2022, and he'll do it again when the 2026 tournament begins this week.

CSH girls lacrosse team wins Long Island Class D title

Photos: Long Island Class D girls lacrosse final

Photos: SWR in the state Class C flag football final

SWR flag football team falls short in state title game

Upcoming Events

Monday, June 8

Long Island and the American Revolution

Jun10

Historian Noel Gish will discuss how Long Island and its residents played a significant part in the American Revolution, including the Battle of Long Island, Nathan Hale and the Setauket spies, whaleboat raids and the first Purple Heart award, register

Where

Patchogue-Medford Library

54-60 E. Main St.

Patchogue, NY

Phone

631-654-4700

Price

free

Website

Healthcare Navigators

Jun16

Navigators from the Health & Welfare Council of Long Island will be available to help patrons enroll in Medicaid, Child Health Plus and the Essential Plans

Where

Patchogue-Medford Library

54-60 E. Main St.

Patchogue, NY

Phone

516-505-4426

Price

free

Website

Long Island Writers Guild Meeting

Jun16

Members of the Long Island Writers' Guild will facilitate a writing exercise, volunteered presentations of individual work and personalized college-level critiques of presented works, learn writing strategies and techniques and share your works-in-progress in a supportive and educational environment, all levels and genres are welcome

Where

Bellmore Memorial Library

2288 Bedford Ave.

Bellmore, NY

Phone

516-785-2990

Price

free

Website

bellmorelibrary.org

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Monday, June 8

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State Class C flag football semifinal: SWR vs. Westlake

Dan Gilroy leads Center Moriches baseball to LI Class B title

Pick-6 winner! SWR's Brenna Molinelli comes up clutch in state semifinal double-OT win

Wantagh wins Long Island Class A softball crown over Miller Place

Investigator: Centereach theft of tax checks from mail was not a burglary

Long Island Class A softball final: Wantagh vs. Miller Place

Li Class B baseball final: Oyster Bay vs. Center Moriches

Stony Brook team members to wear corporate-sponsored patches this fall

'Our pride is unstoppable'

Former Long Islander gets life in prison for double murder scheme in affair with au pair

'I think it's a great honor'

Banning digital screens for the youngest students? LI educators weigh in.

Scenic LI bike trails for a summer joyride

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HHH flag football defeats Sachem East to win Suffolk Class A title

Suffolk Class A flag football final: Half Hollow Hills vs. Sachem East

Wallet WatchAffordable housing on LI is hard to find. Here's what renters need to know.

Some homes in Suffolk neighborhood to get public water hookups after PFAS discovery

Sachem East, Half Hollow Hills to meet in Suffolk 'A' flag football final

Photos: Northport vs. Sachem East in the Suffolk flag football playoffs

Driving while high? Suffolk police using new saliva-testing kits to check drivers for marijuana, other drugs.

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Wallet WatchLI housing lottery offers senior apartments starting at $975 a month

Mastic man charged following stabbing in Farmingville

Holtsville man charged with stealing nearly $450G from employer

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Suffolk softball: Sachem East vs. Whitman

Whitman, Sachem East softball teams join forces in fundraiser game

Non-league flag football: Sachem East at POB JFK

Commack's Kate Schweitzer twirls 18 Ks to defeat Sachem North

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