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No Mo Problems: Why Wilkerson Needs To Go

No Mo Problems: Why Wilkerson Needs To Go

Shane Palma, Sports Editor December 21, 2017

Since I first started watching football, Muhammad Wilkerson has always been my favorite player. His charisma and ability to rush the passer with ease made the Jets defense must see tv. I would often make...

Seniors Special Sojourn to South Korea

Senior’s Special Sojourn to South Korea

Owen Conway, Editor-in-Chief December 20, 2017

As tensions between North Korea and the United States over the proliferation of nuclear weapons continue to dominate foreign affairs, many Americans may find it surprising that South Koreans are not as...

Thoughts on the Alabama Senate Special Election

Thoughts on the Alabama Senate Special Election

Charlotte Goss, Opinion Editor December 20, 2017
Junior staff writer provides her perspective on the election of Doug Jones in Alabama
Something Seems Fishy: Stanton Joins the Evil Empire

Something Seems Fishy: Stanton Joins the Evil Empire

Shane Palma, Sports Editor December 17, 2017

If I told you a few weeks ago that Giancarlo Stanton would be in pinstripes this upcoming season, you probably would have thought I was delusional. Out of my mind. No chance on Earth. Reactions would have...

Welcome To Tunes On Tuesdays!

Welcome To Tunes On Tuesdays!

Shane Palma, Sports Editor December 12, 2017

Mondays are tough with it being the first day of that long school week, but you should be well rested coming off of the weekend. Wednesday is hump day, you’re already half way to the weekend! By the...

What Does The Future Hold For The New York Giants?

What Does The Future Hold For The New York Giants?

Shane Palma, Sports Editor December 3, 2017

Rest easy Giants fans, not all hope is lost, yet. This season has been a major disappointment, marred by injuries and poor coaching decisions. With a roster loaded with talent, this year was far from what...

A New Hockey Fan Emerges

A New Hockey Fan Emerges

Shane Palma, Sports Editor December 2, 2017

About a week ago, I knew almost nothing about the NHL and the sport of hockey in general. If you asked me who played in the Stanley Cup Finals just last year, I would not be able to answer correctly. Sidney...

Floral Park Comes Out For Safer Schools

Floral Park “Comes Out” For Safer Schools

Charlotte Goss, Staff Writer November 24, 2017

October 11th is National Coming Out Day (NCOD), and over 80 high schools on Long Island participated to support safer spaces for LGBTQ youth. Founded in 1988 on the one-year anniversary of the 1987 March...

FPM Honors Transgender Day of Remembrance

FPM Honors Transgender Day of Remembrance

Charlotte Goss, Staff Writer November 24, 2017

Monday, Novemeber 20th marked the Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDoR), a day to commemorate those who lost their lives as a result of anti-transgender violence. It was founded in 1999 to memorialize...

Where Will These Big Name Free Agents End Up?

Where Will These Big Name Free Agents End Up?

Shane Palma, Sports Editor November 24, 2017

Hope you’re not too stuffed from Thanksgiving, because the MLB offseason is full of plenty more to fill that appetite. While the Houston Astros continue to revel in the franchise's first World Series...

FPM Shows Giving Spirit

FPM Shows Giving Spirit

Owen Conway, Editor-In-Chief November 17, 2017

On Thursday, November 2, Floral Park Memorial held a walk-a-thon to raise money for the relief efforts for victims of the recent hurricanes in Houston and Puerto Rico. Floral Park is a community that knows...

Floral Park Takes On Lizs Day

Floral Park Takes On Liz’s Day

Ayesha Khondker and Lorelei Krapf, Staff Writers November 5, 2017
Community comes together to raise money for an important cause
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