After three seasons with the EFA, formerly known as the UFL, we have been reviewing our options. We feel that by joining the RAFL we can help to spotlight the semi-pro football scene on L ong Island, at which point we will be able to further our mission; to make a difference in the community. As we see it, the more interest there is in semi-pro football, the more interest there will be in our charity work. W e do not have any hard feelings with the EFA , nor do we wish anyone to think badly of them in any way, we are simply interested in playing some more local teams and build the semi-pro football community on L ong Island, since there are more L ong Island teams in the RAFL , we feel this is a much better place for us at this time

-The Long Island Panthers Staff