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Massapequa Union Free School District challenges state and federal gender identity policies
The Massapequa Union Free School District has filed a lawsuit against New York State officials over conflicting interpretations of gender identity policies in schools related to Title IX compliance versus state anti-discrimination laws.
Former HR director sues Architectural Grille for alleged disability discrimination
A former employee of an architectural grille manufacturer has filed a lawsuit alleging discrimination and retaliation due to her disability. The lawsuit was brought against Giumenta Corp., doing business as Architectural Grille.
Statewide ramifications of NYC electing socialist Mamdani
While Long Island remains reliably red, its heavily populated city neighbors tend to swing the entire state blue.
Stony Brook University draws record attendance at annual Light the Brook celebration
Stony Brook University hosted its eighth annual Light the Brook event on November 3, marking the beginning of the holiday season with a record number of attendees.
Patchogue bar trolls bozos: community callout or fake news?
The message, widely shared on Instagram, matched the tongue-in-cheek, dramatic-toned video content that accompanied similar posts from The Cliffton bar in the recent past, wherein they would equally lambast their own patrons.
Class action targeting Lipo-Flavonoid claims deceptive marketing of tinnitus supplement
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Lipo-Flavonoid LLC and Bridges Consumer Healthcare over alleged deceptive marketing practices regarding their tinnitus treatment supplement.
Stony Brook University town hall launches initiative for cross-campus strategic planning
Stony Brook University President Andrea Goldsmith hosted a town hall on October 21 at the Bauman Center for Leadership and Service, bringing together about 100 students, staff, faculty, and leaders from both the main campus and Stony Brook...
William Floyd girls’ cross country earns honors ahead of state qualifier
The William Floyd High School girls’ varsity cross country team finished their regular season with a second-place overall result in Division I. Head coach John Ryan led the Colonials through a successful campaign, highlighted by strong...
New research confirms Nanotyrannus is not a young Tyrannosaurus rex
For years, scientists believed that Nanotyrannus, a dinosaur discovered in the 1940s, was simply a young Tyrannosaurus rex.
New research shows Nanotyrannus is not a young Tyrannosaurus rex
A new study published in Nature challenges the long-held belief that Nanotyrannus was simply a juvenile Tyrannosaurus rex.
Stony Brook University Hospital earns national recognition from Healthgrades for specialty medical care
Stony Brook University Hospital (SBUH) has been recognized by Healthgrades for its clinical care in stroke, cardiac, and joint replacement services.
William Floyd boys’ cross country team qualifies for state after strong season
The William Floyd High School boys’ varsity cross country team has completed its regular season with a 4-1 record, securing a place in the county championship at Sunken Meadow State Park.
William Floyd High School Barbering Academy offers free haircuts to middle school students
The William Floyd High School Barbering Academy has started offering free haircuts and shape ups to students at William Paca Middle School and William Floyd Middle School.
Stony Brook University study links adolescent sleep habits to future heart health
A recent study led by researchers at Stony Brook University’s Program in Public Health has found that sleep habits during adolescence can predict cardiovascular health in young adulthood.
Stony Brook alumnus Martin Horstman expands children's gaming platform after acquisition
Martin Horstman, a 2006 graduate of Stony Brook University, has seen his childhood passion for video games evolve into a global platform aimed at children.
Stony Brook study links adolescent sleep habits with future heart health
A recent study led by Stony Brook University researchers has found that adolescents who maintain earlier, more efficient, and regular sleep patterns are more likely to have better cardiovascular health as young adults.
Stony Brook University TV writing students win awards at Austin Film Festival
Two students from Stony Brook University’s MFA in Television Writing Program have received top honors at the 2025 Austin Film Festival, a prominent event for screenwriting and storytelling in film and television.
Stony Brook professors to discuss neutrino physics and aging at Provost’s Lecture Series
Two SUNY Distinguished Professors, Chang Kee Jung and Clinton Rubin, will speak at the upcoming Provost’s Lecture Series event on November 20 at 7 p.m. in the Charles B. Wang Center Theater at Stony Brook University.
Staller Center announces Spring 2026 lineup featuring music, dance, theater, and comedy
The Staller Center has announced its Spring 2026 season, featuring a range of performances in music, dance, theater, and comedy.
Jazz Loft @ Southampton presents ‘The Art & Soul of Rhythm & Blues’ October 30
The Jazz Loft @ Southampton Concert Series will continue its fall season with a performance titled “The Art & Soul of Rhythm & Blues” on Thursday, October 30.
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The King is Back in the South Shore Press
The legendary Long Island journalist Karl Grossman’s latest column.
Don't Expect Bregman to Pay Off
This week, one of the bigger names in the free agency cycle signed with the Chicago Cubs, and fantasy managers everywhere sighed. Usually, anyone heading to Wrigley Field is viewed as a positive, but for Alex Bregman, more information has emerged suggesting this move could spell trouble for his fantasy outlook. Bregman is a right-handed pull hitter who previously played in two of the more favorable home parks for that profile in Houston and Boston. Both parks feature short left-field dimensions that reward pulled fly balls and help inflate power numbers.
Futures Bettors Will Be Smiling
The College Football Championship is set, and it pits two of the more unlikely teams against each other. Indiana may have the largest living alumni base in the country, with more than 800,000 graduates, but few expected the Hoosiers to reach this stage. They feature zero five-star recruits and have instead relied on depth, discipline, and consistency while dominating all season long.