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May 31, 2025

Stony Brook University Hospital earns top 25 ranking for environmental excellence

Stony Brook University Hospital (SBUH) has been recognized as one of the Top 25 Hospitals in the United States for its efforts in environmental excellence.

May 31, 2025

Stony Brook honors top doctoral researchers at annual colloquium

Stony Brook University recently held its annual Distinguished Doctoral Colloquium, recognizing five doctoral students with the President’s Award to Distinguished Doctoral Students.

May 31, 2025

Mother and daughter graduate together from Stony Brook University's health science program

Ambreen Sajid and her daughter, Nawal Choudhry, recently graduated together from Stony Brook University’s Health Science program.

May 31, 2025

Stony Brook hosts global experts at Cray User Group Meeting

Stony Brook University recently hosted the 2025 Cray User Group (CUG) Meeting, an annual event for experts in high-performance computing (HPC).

May 31, 2025

Scientists use AI to improve efficiency in zinc-ion batteries

A collaborative team of scientists from Stony Brook University and Brookhaven National Laboratory has employed artificial intelligence to gain insights into the functioning of zinc-ion batteries, with the aim of enhancing their efficiency for...

May 31, 2025

Stony Brook hosts free wheelchair tune-up for Suffolk County residents

According to the New York State Department of Health, 23.1 percent of adults in Suffolk County have a disability, with many relying on mobility devices.

May 31, 2025

Lindsay Bryde leads efforts for improved accessibility at Stony Brook University

Lindsay Bryde has taken on various roles throughout her career, including teacher, project manager, carpenter, and accessibility coordinator.

May 30, 2025

Where drivers found cheapest E85 gas across Suffolk County in week ending May 24

1 gas station had the lowest price of E85 gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending May 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

May 30, 2025

Plaintiffs Allege Unconstitutional Tax Practices Against Nassau County Over Frozen Assessments

The Town Supervisor for Babylon along with other local figures has initiated a lawsuit against Nassau County and several New York State entities over alleged unconstitutional tax practices resulting from frozen property assessments.

May 30, 2025

Brookhaven opens first smart home for special needs individuals

Brookhaven Town officials, alongside Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. (FREE), celebrated the opening of Long Island's first smart home for individuals with autism and developmental disabilities on May 27.

May 30, 2025

Debt collection agency and banks accused of deceptive practices in federal lawsuit

A federal lawsuit accuses a debt collection agency and several financial institutions of using deceptive practices to intimidate consumers.

May 30, 2025

Liberty Mutual files RICO lawsuit over $364K in fraudulent claims

A group of insurance companies has filed a lawsuit against multiple pharmacies and individuals, alleging a scheme involving fraudulent claims for medically unnecessary prescriptions.

May 30, 2025

New York man sues Nassau County for false arrest and malicious prosecution

A New York resident has filed a civil rights lawsuit against a detective and Nassau County, alleging false arrest and malicious prosecution stemming from events in late 2023.

May 30, 2025

William Floyd students participate in seal rehabilitation project

Students from William Floyd Middle School's Animal Science Club have successfully completed a project to rehabilitate and release a rescued harbor seal named "Floyd."

May 30, 2025

Third-grade penpals meet face-to-face after months of correspondence

For the second time in the school year, students from Mrs. Dobbeck's third-grade class at Moriches Elementary School met with their penpals from Mrs. McNamara's third-grade class at John S. Hobart Elementary School.

May 30, 2025

Brookhaven Town hosts successful annual health fair with numerous vendors

Farmingville, NY - On Saturday, May 17, the Town of Brookhaven's Department of General Services hosted its Fifth Annual Health and Wellness Fair.

May 30, 2025

William Floyd High School celebrates Class of 2025 academic awards

William Floyd High School recently held its annual Academic Awards Night to honor the achievements of the Class of 2025.

May 29, 2025

Cheapest midgrade gas found in Suffolk County during week ending May 24

2 gas stations had the lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending May 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

May 29, 2025

Lawsuit accuses The Federal Savings Bank of misleading VA loan practices

A couple has filed a lawsuit against a mortgage lender, alleging fraudulent practices that led to financial harm.

May 29, 2025

Tribal member sues U.S. over alleged breach of trust protections

A tribal member has filed a lawsuit against the United States government, alleging a failure to uphold fiduciary duties under the Federal Trust Doctrine.

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Education

Stony Brook students blend fitness and ecology in 3K EcoWalk

Stony Brook University students participated in the "Running Wild 3K EcoWalk," a new Earthstock event conducted on April 21 at the Ashley Schiff Preserve.


Local

Warrant Executed in Bay Shore – 25 Dogs Rescued

Suffolk County SPCA and police rescued 25 dogs from a Bay Shore home in “unsanitary and inhumane conditions."


Local

LI Legend Billy Joel’s Past Loves and Languish Tackled in Sprawling New Doc

Directors Susan Lacy and Jessica Levin cut together “Billy Joel: And So It Goes” in express collaboration with the titular man of the hour, nay, 5 hours’ worth of said enlightening BTS entertainment—and then some.