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Interim President McCormick delivers first State of the University address at Stony Brook
Stony Brook University Interim President Richard L. McCormick delivered his first State of the University address on September 26, 2024. The event was attended by faculty, staff, administrators, students, alumni, healthcare workers, elected representatives, and local community members.
Cheapest midgrade gas found in Suffolk County during week ending Sept. 21
According to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com, 1 gas station had the lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Sept. 21.
Where drivers found cheapest regular gas across Suffolk County in week ending Sept. 21
According to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com, 2 gas stations had the lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Sept. 21.
Expert on cognitive aging named chair at Stony Brook's neurology department
Joe Verghese, MBBS, MD, MS, has been appointed chair of the Department of Neurology at the Renaissance School of Medicine (RSOM) at Stony Brook University. His appointment by Peter Igarashi, MD, Knapp Dean of the RSOM, will begin on October 14.
Bay Shore man pleads guilty to illegal disposal of hazardous waste
Carleton Pulley, a 48-year-old resident of Bay Shore, has pleaded guilty to charges of Endangering Public Health, Safety, or the Environment in the Second Degree. The plea follows his illegal disposal of hazardous waste and old tires at the former Pilgrim State Psychiatric Center in April 2023.
Steven Skiena's team wins KDD Test of Time Award
Department of Computer Science Professor Steven Skiena, along with his former students Rami al-Rfou and Bryan Perozzi, received the 2024 KDD Test of Time Award for their work on graph representation learning.
Officials announce completion of $1.3 million Mt. Sinai paving project
Brookhaven Town Highway Superintendent Daniel P. Losquadro and Councilwoman Jane Bonner have announced the completion of a 15-road paving project in Mount Sinai.
Bay Shore man pleads guilty to illegal disposal of hazardous waste
Carleton Pulley, a 48-year-old resident of Bay Shore, has pleaded guilty to Endangering Public Health, Safety, or the Environment in the Second Degree. This plea follows his illegal disposal of hazardous waste and old tires at the former Pilgrim State Psychiatric Center in April 2023.
Officials announce resurfacing project on Hawkins Path and Hawkins Road
Brookhaven Town Highway Superintendent Daniel P. Losquadro and Councilwoman Jane Bonner have announced the resurfacing of Hawkins Path from Hawkins Road to County Road 83, as well as Hawkins Road from North Bicycle Path in Selden to Hawkins Path in Centereach.
Stony Brook University raises over $654 million in philanthropic support
Stony Brook University has reported a significant increase in philanthropic support for the fiscal year 2024, raising over $654 million. Approximately 85 percent of these funds are directed towards endowment gifts intended to provide long-term support for the university.
Mastic woman pleads guilty after dog mauls toddler
Amy Willi, a 45-year-old resident of Mastic, has pleaded guilty to Reckless Endangerment in the Second Degree following an incident where her dog, Kojo, mauled a two-year-old boy and attacked the child's uncle. The announcement was made by Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney.
North Babylon man indicted for attempting robbery during cleaning service hire
Christopher Doran, a 66-year-old resident of North Babylon, has been indicted for Attempted Robbery in the First Degree and related charges. The indictment follows allegations that Doran attempted to rob a woman he had hired to clean his apartment.
Brookhaven preserves 3.5 acres of open space in Middle Island
On September 24, Supervisor Dan Panico was present to thank the Town of Brookhaven’s demolition crew as they prepared to demolish a blighted house and cottage in Middle Island. This action is part of an effort to preserve 3.5 acres of open space. The Town acquired the parcel along East Bartlett Road to protect it from future development and maintain its natural state. The land is located on the boundary between the Core of the Central Pine Barrens and the Compatible Growth Area, featuring a quarter-acre pond, rolling topography, and old-growth woodlands.
WFHS senior recognized as National Merit Scholarship Program commended student
William Floyd High School senior Nia Alicea has been named a Commended Student in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program. This honor is given to 34,000 students nationwide for their academic excellence.
Officials announce completion of two paving projects in Port Jefferson Station
Brookhaven Town Highway Superintendent Daniel P. Losquadro and Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich have announced the completion of two paving projects in Port Jefferson Station.
Customers sue laundromat chain over deceptive cash card practices
A new class action lawsuit accuses Clean Rite Centers LLC of misleading customers about their reloadable cash cards' value and usability through hidden fees and non-refundable balances designed to trap small amounts on each card permanently.
Visually-impaired plaintiff sues hotel chain over website accessibility
Victor Andrews has filed a lawsuit against Highgate Hotels in the Eastern District of New York, alleging their website is inaccessible to blind users. The suit claims violations under multiple disability rights laws and seeks both injunctive relief and compensatory damages.
Researcher discusses veteran illness at Pentagon briefing
Anthony Szema, a research assistant professor in the Department of Technology and Society, recently participated in a Pentagon briefing to discuss his work with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Szema aims to help soldiers who suffer from Iraq Afghanistan War Lung Injury (IAW-LI) with coverage for medical assistance.
Stony Brook welcomes record-breaking number of first-year students
Stony Brook University has welcomed its largest incoming class of first-year students in its 66-year history. The university saw a 13% increase in first-year undergraduate student enrollment for the Fall 2024 term, with a total of 4,042 new students compared to 3,569 in Fall 2023. Additionally, there were 1,334 new transfer students in Fall 2024, marking a 4% increase from the previous fall.
Holtsville woman indicted for alleged car theft and bank robbery
Nina Cahill, a 42-year-old resident of Holtsville, has been indicted on multiple charges, including Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree. The indictment follows allegations that she stole a vehicle, used it to rob a bank, and led police on two car chases, one of which resulted in the injury of a Suffolk highway patrol officer.
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Brookhaven Clerk LaValle Attends the Centereach/ Selden Civic Association Monthly Meeting
Mr. Lavalle also spoke about service improvements made by the town clerk’s office and engaged with civic members.
Pickles & Paws 2025: New York’s Largest Animal Adoption Festival Launches This Spring in Yaphank
Connect with s furry friend at New York’s largest adoption event.
Stay Melo: HOF Knicks Star Plugs Cannabis Brand in Farmingdale
Strain Stars will welcome the perennial All-Star on Saturday, April 19th for 1-3 p.m. meet and greets.