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Cheapest diesel found in Suffolk County during week ending Dec. 14
According to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com, 1 gas station had the lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Dec. 14.
Brookhaven Lab reveals top scientific breakthroughs of 2024
The Brookhaven National Laboratory, operated by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), has announced its top 10 scientific discoveries for 2024.
Stony Brook University shares 2024 highlights through photography
This year marked another memorable period for Stony Brook University, with its most unforgettable moments captured in a collection of photos from 2024.
Radu Laza joins prestigious list as AMS fellow for contributions to mathematics
Radu Laza, a professor in the Department of Mathematics, has been elected to the 2025 class of Fellows of the American Mathematical Society (AMS).
Medford resident wins compost tumbler in Brookhaven Recycles Day giveaway
Recently, Irene Minicozzi visited Town Hall to collect a prize on behalf of her daughter, Melissa Carretto.
Elementary students connect with Antarctic researcher via virtual session
Tangier Smith Elementary School third graders recently had a virtual meeting with Jared Collins, a William Floyd High School alumnus and current doctoral student at the University of Colorado, Boulder.
Mt. Sinai students perform holiday music at senior center
On December 19, Councilwoman Jane Bonner joined student musicians from the Mount Sinai School District for a holiday celebration at the Rose Caracappa Senior Center in Mt.
Cheapest regular gas found in Suffolk County during week ending Dec. 14
4 gas stations had the lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Dec. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
Which gas stations in Suffolk County had the cheapest midgrade gas during week ending Dec. 14
1 gas station had the lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Dec. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
Stony Brook alumni establish scholarship to aid engineering and atmospheric sciences students
Frank and Michele Fischer, alumni of Stony Brook University, have chosen to support current students and the Stony Brook Cancer Center through endowed funds.
Scientists reveal new cooperative behaviors in quantum optics study
A research team led by Dominik Schneble, a professor at Stony Brook University's Department of Physics and Astronomy, has made significant advancements in the field of quantum optics.
William Floyd basketball honors late coach Darrell Sumpter with win
The William Floyd Colonials boys' varsity basketball team recently paid tribute to their late assistant coach, Darrell Sumpter, with a victory against Longwood.
Stony Brook's Sritha Rajupet recognized as an American Medical Informatics Association fellow
Sritha Rajupet, the chair of Family, Population and Preventive Medicine at Stony Brook Renaissance School of Medicine, has been awarded the title of Fellow of AMIA (American Medical Informatics Association), known as FAMIA.
Brookhaven seeks nominations for annual women's recognition awards
The Brookhaven Town Division of Women’s Services is inviting nominations for the 39th Annual Women’s Recognition Awards.
Brookhaven adjusts recycling schedule for holidays
The Town of Brookhaven has announced changes to its recycling schedule in light of the upcoming Christmas and New Year’s holidays.
William Paca Middle School spreads holiday cheer through music and charity
William Paca Middle School recently engaged in spreading holiday cheer through music and acts of generosity.
Lawsuit accuses Paragon Motors of fostering hostile work environment
A civil lawsuit has been filed against Paragon Motors of Woodside, Inc., a New York-based automotive company, accusing it of fostering a hostile work environment through sexual harassment and discrimination.
Lawsuit alleges Delta Air Lines discriminated against former employee
A former employee has filed a lawsuit against Delta Air Lines, Inc., alleging workplace discrimination and retaliation.
Lawsuit alleges deceptive labeling by Piping Rock Health Products
A class-action lawsuit has been filed against Piping Rock Health Products, LLC, doing business as Natural Vitality, over allegations of misleading labeling on their "CALM GUMMIES Magnesium Supplement" products.
Former employee alleges discrimination over vaccine mandate at Stony Brook Hospital
A former employee has filed a lawsuit against Stony Brook University Hospital, alleging wrongful termination due to disability discrimination related to the hospital’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
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Investors Throw Millions at Suffolk
The sale of $350 million in Tax Anticipation Notes at 2.94% and $46.4 million in Refunding Serial Bonds at 2.66% was reported by Comptroller John Kennedy. He attributes the impressive number of bidders to the county’s improved credit ratings which resulted in healthy competition, and significant cost savings for the residents of Suffolk County.
History Comes Alive at Military Museum
The museum is the dream of the nearby Rocky Point VFW Post 6249 membership, whose stories are befitting of the many heroes depicted in the gallery’s hallowed halls. There’s museum advisor Joe Cognitore, the post’s commander, whose Army service in Vietnam earned him a Bronze Star with a “V” for Valor.
Fort Sumter Pilgrimage Explores Family’s Civil War Legacy
Following the War of 1812 with Britain, President Andrew Jackson realized the need to strengthen the new nation’s coastal defenses, especially to protect the Atlantic entrance to Charleston, the south’s busiest port. Millions of tons of Massachusetts granite created an island at the confluence of the Ashley and the Cooper rivers where none had been before