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Healthier U offers virtual session for 'Couch to 5K' program
Healthier U’s 2024 “Couch to 5K” program is offering an information session for those interested in beginning a running routine. The virtual session will be held on Zoom on Friday, September 6, from 12 pm to 1 pm. Registration is required, and a Zoom link will be provided upon registration.
Visually-Impaired plaintiff sues hospitality company over website accessibility issues
A visually-impaired man has filed a class-action lawsuit against Grupo Gitano LLC for allegedly failing to make its website accessible under ADA guidelines. The suit seeks both injunctive relief and compensatory damages for affected users.
JPMorgan Chase Bank sues construction company over misappropriated real estate funds
JPMorgan Chase Bank has filed a lawsuit against GDV Builders Corp., Rock the Gasper Equities LLC., and Gasper D. Vitale alleging wrongful retention of $682,816 intended for a client's retirement account but mistakenly deposited into GDV Builders' account due to an error in wire instructions.
Huntington Man Pleads Guilty To Grand Larceny Involving Mother's Pension
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney and New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced that Moses K. Johnson, 63, of Huntington, pleaded guilty to Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree for stealing more than $56,000 of his mother's public pension payments following her death in April 2021.
Former Facility Manager Sentenced For Stealing From Autistic Residents
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced that Desiree Etheridge, 50, the former facility manager at Eden II in Saint James, has been sentenced to one to three years in prison. Etheridge pleaded guilty to Grand Larceny in the Third Degree for stealing funds from the ATM cards of six residents with autism spectrum disorder.
Biochemistry major Hector Romero Garcia recognized for cancer research efforts
Hector Romero Garcia ’26, the URECA researcher of the month for September, is a biochemistry major who joined Christopher Clarke’s Lipid Cancer Laboratory this past summer as a participant in the SUNY SOAR summer program. The Clarke research lab at the Stony Brook Cancer Center investigates alterations in sphingolipid metabolism involved in cancer development, progression, and response to cancer therapies.
Brentwood man indicted for fleeing fatal crash involving motorcyclist
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced today that Manuel Gomez, 46, of Brentwood, has been indicted for Leaving the Scene of an Incident Without Reporting and other related charges. Gomez is accused of operating a motor vehicle while his driving privileges in New York State were suspended and subsequently leaving the scene of a crash that resulted in the death of Andres Eloy Khammach La Cruz, 31, also from Brentwood.
Huntington man pleads guilty to grand larceny involving mother's pension
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney and New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced that Moses K. Johnson, 63, of Huntington, pleaded guilty to Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree for stealing more than $56,000 of his mother’s public pension payments following her death in April 2021.
Adaptive tricycles enhance mobility options in William Floyd School District
On September 3, 2024, John S. Hobart Elementary School featured an event showcasing AmTrykes adaptive tricycles. Attendees included Ravi Seeram, assistant director of special education at William Floyd School District; Dr. Stacey Scalise, assistant superintendent for elementary instruction; Debbie Metz, president of AMBUCS LI and the Kyle Sports for Special Needs inclusion program; Kyle Meier, vice president of Kyle Sports for Special Needs; and James Westcott, principal of John S. Hobart Elementary School.
Former facility manager sentenced for stealing from autistic residents
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced that Desiree Etheridge, 50, the former facility manager at Eden II in Saint James, has been sentenced to one to three years in prison. Etheridge pleaded guilty to Grand Larceny in the Third Degree for stealing funds from the ATM cards of six residents with autism spectrum disorder.
Ultramarathoner Wai Law raises over $20K with a grueling 200-mile run
Wai Law achieved two significant milestones over the Labor Day weekend by running 200 miles in just under 55 hours and raising more than $20,000 for charity. Law, an accountant and ultramarathon runner from Bethpage, NY, completed 50 four-mile loops in Levittown during his fourth and most ambitious charity run. The event aimed to raise funds and awareness for the Thomas Hartman Center for Parkinson’s Research and Agape Meals for Kids.
Brookhaven announces winners of 2024 Joanna Fowler Award
The Chemistry Division at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Brookhaven National Laboratory and Brookhaven Women in Science (BWIS) have announced Paris Watson of Johns Hopkins University, Michele Myong of Brookhaven Lab, and Edelmy Marin Bernardez of Stony Brook University as the recipients of the 2024 Joanna Fowler Award in the Chemical and Biochemical Sciences. Each recipient will receive an award of $3,500, funded by BWIS and Brookhaven Lab’s Chemistry Division, Energy & Photon Sciences Directorate, and Human Resources.
William Floyd High School resumes classes after addressing gas leak
On Monday, September 2, at 4:54 pm, officials announced that the full network, including internet and phones, is back online. Consequently, school will resume as normal on Tuesday morning.
William Floyd High School resumes classes after addressing gas leak
On Monday, September 2, at 4:54 pm, officials announced that the full network, including internet and phones, is back online. Consequently, school will resume as normal on Tuesday morning.
Where drivers found cheapest diesel across Suffolk County in week ending Aug. 24
There was a single gas station in cities across Suffolk County selling diesel at the lowest price of $3.14 per gallon in the week ending Aug. 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
Where drivers found cheapest diesel across Suffolk County in week ending Aug. 24
1 gas station had the lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Aug. 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
Where drivers found cheapest E85 gas across Suffolk County in week ending Aug. 24
According to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com, 1 gas station had the lowest price of E85 gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Aug. 24.
Local business accuses village administration of harassment and constitutional violations
A local business is embroiled in a legal battle against municipal authorities, alleging harassment and constitutional violations. On August 22, 2024, Moshe Glenn, MG Craft Kitchen, LLC, and The Saffron Culinary, Inc., filed a complaint in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York against the Incorporated Village of Lawrence and several village officials.
New Yorker sues Florida-based corporation over staircase fall leading to severe injuries
A New York resident has filed a lawsuit against a Florida-based corporation, alleging negligence in maintaining a public staircase that led to severe injuries. The complaint was filed by Zbigniew Mroz in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York on August 16, 2024, against Regency Centers Corporation.
Local business accuses village administration of harassment and constitutional violations
A local business has filed a lawsuit against municipal authorities alleging harassment and constitutional violations after being shut down without proper legal procedure. The plaintiffs seek compensatory damages totaling at least $3 million for breach of contract among other claims.
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Empire Freight co-founder sues former partners for $10M, alleging embezzlement and racketeering
An entrepreneur has filed a lawsuit against his former business partners, accusing them of orchestrating a complex scheme to defraud him and his company.
Sanders To New York Is Not Dead
In NFL circles April is the month for the NFL Draft, but that special day takes up more time in football fans minds before the actual selections begin.
Coach D Is the Champion of Diversity
Legislator Jim Mazzarella honored coach Darrell Sumpter this week for his impact that he had on the William Floyd community.