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Five early-career professors receive Stony Brook Trustees Faculty Awards
Five assistant professors at Stony Brook University have received the Stony Brook Trustees Faculty Award, each receiving up to $20,000 to further their research, scholarship, or art projects. “Early career awards like these are essential to...
Nancy Neff establishes endowed fund for Stony Brook’s WISE Honors Program
Nancy Neff, a 1972 graduate of Stony Brook University, has established an endowed fund to support the Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) Honors Program at her alma mater.
Binder Science founder accuses consultant of $300K fraud in federal lawsuit
An elderly New York businessman and his company have filed a federal lawsuit accusing a financial consultant of orchestrating a $300,000 fraud under the guise of debt relief services.
Plaintiffs accuse city officials, NYPD officers of civil rights violations during peaceful protest
A lawsuit filed Feb. 12, 2025, in the Southern District of New York accuses the City of New York and several high-ranking officials, including Mayor Eric Adams, of civil rights violations during a peaceful march in Bay Ridge on Oct. 21, 2023.
Suffolk County Community College announces annual visual art faculty exhibition for fall 2025
Suffolk County Community College will hold its Annual Visual Art Faculty Exhibition at the Flecker Gallery on the Ammerman Campus in Selden from September 25 through October 27, 2025.
NY companies challenge national pension funds over $9 million in alleged out-of-jurisdiction pension contributions
Sign Acquisition Corporation, doing business as TJ Signs, Inc., and American Signcrafters, LLC, filed a complaint against the Sheet Metal Workers’ National Pension Fund and other associated funds over disputed contributions.
New York physician sues USMLE and FSMB over exam suspension
A New York-based physician is taking legal action against the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE), Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB), and National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME), claiming the organizations deprived him of procedural due process by suspending his eligibility to retake a licensing exam.
Nassau County man files civil rights lawsuit against sheriff over alleged excessive force
A civil rights lawsuit has been filed against Nassau County Sheriff Anthony J. LaRocca, the Nassau County Sheriff’s Department, and several unnamed deputies, accusing them of excessive force and abuse.
Plaintiff Alleges Local Diners Violate Disability Access Laws
Matthew Pike has filed a lawsuit against two Long Island City diners for violating disability access laws by failing to provide adequate wheelchair access.
77-year-old Nassau County man sues Bank of America over $10,000 online scam loss
A Nassau County resident has filed a lawsuit, accusing Bank of America of failing to protect his account from fraudulent electronic fund transfers (EFTs), resulting in a loss of $10,000.
William Floyd varsity football prepares for new season with championship goals
The William Floyd varsity football team is preparing for the 2025 season under the leadership of head coach Paul Longo.
Where drivers found cheapest E85 gas across Suffolk County in week ending Aug. 23
1 gas station had the lowest price of E85 gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Aug. 23, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
Stony Brook University appoints Jane Savage as vice president for human resources
Stony Brook University has named Jane Savage as its next vice president for Human Resources, with her term set to begin in September 2025.
Which gas stations in Suffolk County had the cheapest premium gas during week ending Aug. 23
1 gas station had the lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Aug. 23, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
Brookhaven completes $830K paving project covering 33 Sound Beach roads
The Town of Brookhaven has completed a major paving project in Sound Beach, resurfacing 33 roads at a total cost of $830,524.
Cheapest midgrade gas found in Suffolk County during week ending Aug. 23
According to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com, 2 gas stations had the lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Aug. 23.
William Floyd High School honors 39 August graduates from Class of 2025
William Floyd High School held its annual summer school graduation ceremony on August 27, recognizing 39 seniors as the newest members of the Class of 2025.
Stony Brook launches CLEAR-IP program to streamline industry licensing of university-developed IP
Stony Brook University has introduced the Commercial Licensing and Express IP terms for Applied Research (CLEAR-IP) program, a new approach aimed at simplifying how industry partners can license intellectual property developed through applied...
Suffolk County launches first countywide drowning prevention action plan
Suffolk County has introduced its first comprehensive drowning prevention action plan in response to a significant increase in drownings, particularly among young children.
Village of Hempstead sues companies over water contamination
The Village of Hempstead has filed a lawsuit against several corporations, alleging responsibility for contaminating its water supply with hazardous chemicals. The defendants include Win-Holt Equipment Corp., Holtland LLC, and other companies accused of releasing toxic substances into the environment.
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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.
Suffolk County on the hook for $112 million after losing lawsuit
Suffolk County is on the losing end of a $112 million jury award involving 674 immigrants that were unlawfully held and handed over to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Holocaust Center calls on second generation to carry torch
Holocaust survivors are looking to the second generation to combat hate and intolerance.