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William Kiriazis recognized as outstanding educator by William Floyd Alumni Association
William Kiriazis has been named the William Floyd Alumni Association Outstanding Educator for the Class of 2025.
William Floyd Alumni Association honors Carmella Currao as outstanding educator for 2025
Carmella Currao has been named the William Floyd Alumni Association Outstanding Educator for the Class of 2025.
Ed Hajim to discuss leadership journey and sign books at Stony Brook University
Wall Street executive Ed Hajim is scheduled to speak at Stony Brook University, where he will also sign copies of his books, On the Road Less Traveled: An Unlikely Journey from the Orphanage to the Boardroom and The Island of the Four Ps: A Modern...
William Floyd Alumni Association names Carrie Farra Outstanding Educator for 2025
Carrie Farra has been named the William Floyd Alumni Association Outstanding Educator for the Class of 2025.
Stony Brook University honors over 150 faculty at annual promotion and tenure event
More than 150 faculty members at Stony Brook University were recognized for their recent promotions during an event held earlier this semester.
Stony Brook University team studies coastal adaptation efforts on Long Island
More than 35 members of Stony Brook University, including faculty, students, and staff, visited Long Beach and the Rockaways on Long Island’s Atlantic coast to study how local communities are responding to climate-related challenges.
Smithtown Fire Department invites public to Fire Prevention Day on October 19
Fire Prevention Day will take place on October 19 at the Smithtown Fire Department.
William Floyd fourth-graders to participate in countywide music festival
Twenty-five fourth-grade students from the William Floyd School District have been selected to participate in the 17th annual Suffolk County Music Educators' Association (SCMEA) PEAK Festival, which will be held on October 18 at Northport High...
William Floyd School District appoints three new assistant principals for 2025-2026
The William Floyd School District has named three new assistant principals for the 2025-2026 academic year.
Stony Brook names eight professors as SUNY distinguished faculty honorees for 2025
Eight faculty members from Stony Brook University have been appointed as State University of New York (SUNY) Distinguished Faculty for 2025.
Tangier Smith fourth graders take part in STEM field trip at Osprey Park
Tangier Smith Elementary School fourth-grade students recently participated in STEM activities at Osprey Park as part of an educational field trip.
William Floyd Board of Education recognized during NYSSBA School Board Recognition Week
Members of the William Floyd Board of Education have been recognized as part of School Board Recognition Week, observed from October 13 to 17, 2025.
Stony Brook hosts third annual Inclusion Done Right! conference focused on disability advocacy
More than 160 people attended Stony Brook University’s third annual Inclusion Done Right! conference, held at the Charles B. Wang Center on October 17.
Former IT director sues African American Planning Commission for discrimination
A former IT Director has filed a lawsuit against her previous employer, alleging discrimination and wrongful termination.
Freeport mayor challenges New York property tax law in federal court
A lawsuit has been filed against a New York State tax law that plaintiffs claim unfairly burdens local municipalities and their residents.
New York man sues Zimmer Biomet over alleged defective hip implant
A New York resident has filed a lawsuit against a medical device manufacturer, alleging that its metal-on-metal hip replacement system is defective and caused significant harm.
New York man alleges wrongful arrest and prosecution by NYPD
A New York man has filed a lawsuit alleging wrongful arrest and malicious prosecution by the New York City Police Department.
New fossils reveal Paranthropus boisei had strong grip and dexterity similar to humans
For decades, scientists have debated whether Paranthropus boisei, an extinct human relative recognized for its robust jaws and large teeth, could make and use stone tools.
William Floyd girls’ tennis qualifies for playoffs for 23rd straight year
The William Floyd Colonials girls’ varsity tennis team has finished its regular season with a 13-3 record, securing a spot in the playoffs for the 23rd consecutive year.
Queens artist sues NYPD and city over alleged unlawful entry and detention
A New York resident has filed a lawsuit against the City of New York and several police officers, alleging unlawful entry and detention. The complaint names the City of New York and multiple officers from the New York City Police Department as defendants.
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Youth Leads Playoff Bound Floyd
The William Floyd girls’ varsity basketball team, led by head coach Rich Sinclair, finished the regular season with an impressive 16-4 overall record and a 13-3 mark in League I play.