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A Great New Addition

A Great New Addition

Zachary Velez, Junior High Editor January 9, 2018

FPM has some of the best teachers ever. And we just added another to the collection!! As the new physical education teacher and varsity football coach, Mr. Pickett is quite an interesting individual. Mr....

Meet The Man Who Has Saved The Knicks

Meet The Man Who Has Saved The Knicks

Shane Palma, Sports Editor January 5, 2018

The 2017-18 season for the New York Knicks has so far been filled with thrilling victories and crushing defeats. They have dethroned King James and the Cavaliers in Cleveland but have fallen to the lowly...

Loss At The Buzzer... Or Was It?

Loss At The Buzzer… Or Was It?

Matt Felicetti, Sports Writer January 5, 2018

Teams competing for a county championship often load up their non-league schedules with quality opponents in order to best prepare for the playoffs. Two teams that both expect to be standing when the Nassau...

Falling Just Short

Falling Just Short

Natalie Asitimbay, School News Editor January 5, 2018

Heading into the final game of the regular season, the Floral Park varsity football team knew it needed to defeat Hewlett High School to earn a playoff spot. Nassau County utilizes a complicated mathematical...

Floral Parks Florettes perform at the annual Coaches vs. Cancer event against North Shore.

Coaches vs. Cancer: An Annual Event

Natalie Asitimbay, School News Editor January 5, 2018

The friendly rivalry between Floral Park and North Shore began several years ago on the basketball court. As all four varsity teams were very successful on the court, the coaches decided to schedule boys-girls...

Matt Jounakos goes up for a layup in Floral Parks 73-53 victory over North Shore.

Hooping For A Championship

Natalie Asitimbay, School News Editor January 5, 2018

The Floral Park boys' varsity basketball team is back and better than ever. After last year's impressive 16-5 campaign ended with a quarterfinal loss to district-rival Elmont High School, the Knights...

Its Mickeys Clubhouse Now

It’s Mickey’s Clubhouse Now

Shane Palma, Sports Editor December 22, 2017

Even the most diehard New York Mets will admit that the team was a tremendous disappointment last year. Heading into the 2017 season, the Mets looked primed to compete with the favored Washington Nationals...

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...

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...

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...

Honoring Big Mel

Honoring Big Mel

Zachary Velez, Staff Writer November 25, 2017
Current NBA stars benefit from the late Mel Daniels
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