Girl Found Alone, Weed Raids, & Pickles with Pups

Good Morning,

We start with a troubling incident involving a young girl left alone, and a major cannabis crackdown across Suffolk County. But there’s also plenty of good news—like a retired teacher turning artist, festivals for food and furry friends, and a local tennis team fighting for fair play. Thanks for letting us be part of your week.

-Brian Grant, managing editor, writer

Local Pulse

🚓 A 7-year-old girl was found wandering alone on Long Island after her parents allegedly passed out from drug use inside their SUV. Police say the child had been left to care for herself while her parents were unconscious. [1010 WINS]

🚔 Suffolk County officials announced the results of a major cannabis crackdown, seizing over $7 million worth of illegal marijuana products from unlicensed shops. The operation targeted 48 stores across multiple towns, with 22 of them shut down. [Patch]

🎨 Retired kindergarten teacher Cathy Ann LoSchiavo traded her chalk for markers and paintbrushes to launch Mosaic Magic in Patchogue. Now she hosts crafting events and birthday parties, creating custom signs and plaques that bring sparkle, heartfelt messages, and vibrant mosaics to life. [News 12]

Community Highlights

Local Sports

Bayport-Blue Point Fights for Fair Play After Controversial Tennis Final Loss

What should have been a proud moment for Bayport-Blue Point’s boys tennis team—after pushing defending champion Ross School to the brink in the Suffolk County small school championship—has turned into a dispute that could reshape the final result. Though Ross was declared the winner on court with a narrow 4-3 margin, BBP coaches and players are contesting the outcome over the use of a possibly ineligible player.

The Phantoms, who posted strong wins in two doubles matches and battled through a nail-biting second doubles victory by juniors Luke Jensen and Nick Byman, believe their effort deserves fair recognition. Central to their appeal is the enforcement of the “representation rule,” which mandates that postseason players must have participated in at least six matches during the regular season.

When starting lineups were exchanged, Ross coaches could not initially verify that a third doubles player met that requirement. Despite this, both teams agreed to let the match proceed. Suspicion arose when the required documentation later appeared in the Ross scorebook, raising concerns about whether it was altered mid-match.

BBP coach John Selvaggio and the team are now awaiting a decision from Section XI, Suffolk’s high school sports authority. A ruling is expected Wednesday and could see Bayport-Blue Point awarded its first-ever county title—if the appeal is upheld.

Supporters can follow updates through Newsday.

⚾ After six years, two schools, and a major injury, Medford native Andrew Ciufo is finally set to make his NCAA Regional debut with Clemson this weekend. The former Georgetown standout, now a key piece of the Tigers’ 44-win season, will take the field as Clemson hosts USC Upstate, Kentucky, and West Virginia. [Clemson Insider]

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