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William Floyd High School students collect environmental data at local river sites
William Floyd High School science students recently took part in the annual “A Day in the Life” project at Forge River Marina and Osprey Park.
Undergraduate honored for Parkinson’s disease research at Stony Brook University
Mariami Kochiashvili, an undergraduate double majoring in biology and psychology at Stony Brook University, has been named the URECA researcher of the month for November.
Stony Brook University holds annual march against domestic violence
Dozens of students, staff, and community members gathered at Stony Brook University on October 29 for the annual “Take a Stand/Walk With Me” march to raise awareness about relationship and domestic violence.
Karen Levitov leads Zuccaire Gallery's educational mission at Stony Brook University
Since 2014, Karen Levitov has served as director and curator of the Paul W. Zuccaire Gallery at Stony Brook University, where she emphasizes education and social relevance in her approach to curating exhibitions.
Stony Brook University hosts Native American Heritage Month panel and art exhibition
Stony Brook University will mark Native American Heritage Month with a public event on Wednesday, November 12.
Injured union plumber and wife sue over alleged negligence and discrimination
A union plumber and his wife have filed a lawsuit against several entities including Jamaica Hospital Medical Center over alleged civil rights violations following a workplace injury at JFK Airport Terminal 6 in May 2025.
Former resident sues Nassau County over denied pistol license
A former Nassau County resident is challenging a decision that denied him a pistol license, alleging constitutional violations and reputational harm.
RICO case alleges decade-long fraud scheme tied to sham loan companies
A lawsuit has been filed alleging a decade-long fraudulent scheme involving a network of sham companies and false funding promises that defrauded investors out of millions.
Class-action lawsuit accuses Campbell’s of false advertising over chip ingredients
A class-action lawsuit has been filed against the Campbell’s Company, accusing it of misleading consumers with false advertising claims about its snack products.
Former employee sues Employ, Inc. for racial discrimination and retaliation
A former senior director at Employ Inc., Fiamma Jean-Baptiste has filed a lawsuit accusing the company of racial discrimination and retaliation following her termination.
AI Innovation Institute to host seminar on information-theoretic approaches in machine learning
The AI Innovation Institute (AI3) is set to host a seminar featuring Professor Meir Feder from Tel-Aviv University on Monday, November 10.
Stony Brook University launches first Back the Brook crowdfunding event for students
On November 19, Stony Brook University will launch its first Back the Brook event, a 24-hour crowdfunding campaign aimed at supporting student clubs, organizations, and athletic programs.
Allied Physicians reopens Rocky Point office with expanded healthcare services
Allied Physicians reopened its Rocky Point office on November 5, marking the occasion with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 346 NY-25A, Suite #34.
William Floyd and Paca middle schoolers explore Van Gogh exhibit at NY Botanical Gardens
Eighth grade art students from William Floyd Middle School and William Paca Middle School visited the New York Botanical Gardens in the Bronx to experience the "Van Gogh’s Flowers" exhibit.
Lawsuit accuses horse racing groups of betting pool manipulation
A federal lawsuit has been filed against several horse racing organizations, alleging that they conspired to manipulate betting pools in favor of high-volume bettors. The lawsuit was brought against The Stronach Group, Churchill Downs, and other defendants.
Long Beach employee alleges race-based job classification in lawsuit
A former employee of the City of Long Beach for over a decade alleges that the city has engaged in discriminatory practices by maintaining segregated workforces based on race. He claims that he was categorized as a “temporary” worker despite working full-time hours, which he alleges denied him the benefits and compensation afforded to “regular” employees, who are predominantly White and unionized.
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.
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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.
Holocaust Center calls on second generation to carry torch
Holocaust survivors are looking to the second generation to combat hate and intolerance.
Is there a new ace for fantasy?
The hardest thing for fantasy managers is always trying to evaluate the unknown. That evaluation has usually been tricky with minor league players, but the recent influx of international talent has made the playing field that much more difficult.