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Dec 23, 2024

Woman alleges negligence against Qatar Airways, American Airlines over in-flight injury

A lawsuit has been filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York following an in-flight injury on an international flight.

Dec 23, 2024

Annual pajama drive collects nearly 5,000 donations

Recently, Town Clerk Kevin LaValle visited Connect Church in Centereach to celebrate the success of the annual EJ'S PJS Pajama Drive.

Dec 23, 2024

Students adapt holiday toys for children with disabilities

Stony Brook University students and local non-profit organizations collaborated to adapt toys for children with disabilities.

Dec 23, 2024

Stony Brook PhD student wins prestigious award for conservation efforts

Stony Brook University doctoral student Florence Aghomo has been awarded the Young Women in Conservation Biology Award by the Society for Conservation Biology Africa Region.

Dec 23, 2024

East Patchogue man faces felony charges after mall brawl

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced the indictment of Tavion Elting, an 18-year-old from East Patchogue, on felony weapons charges.

Dec 23, 2024

Stony Brook student receives award for conservation biology contributions

Stony Brook University doctoral student Florence Aghomo has been awarded the Young Women in Conservation Biology Award by the Society for Conservation Biology's Africa Region.

Dec 23, 2024

Stony Brook University reflects on significant events and achievements in 2024

Stony Brook University has experienced a notable year in 2024, marked by significant events and achievements.

Dec 22, 2024

Where drivers found cheapest E85 gas across Suffolk County in week ending Dec. 14

2 gas stations had the lowest price of E85 gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Dec. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Dec 20, 2024

Which gas stations in Suffolk County had the cheapest premium gas during week ending Dec. 14

According to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com, 1 gas station had the lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Dec. 14.

Dec 20, 2024

Food Lab introduces immunity workshop series with Nadia Ernestus

The Food Lab at Stony Brook Southampton is introducing a workshop series titled "Boost Your Immunity Naturally," which will be led by health coach and educator Nadia Ernestus.

Dec 20, 2024

1M awarded for climate resilience projects in New York Metro area

Nearly a dozen communities on Long Island, in the Bronx, and Westchester County are among those benefiting from more than $1 million in resilience planning support grants.

Dec 20, 2024

Toys for Tots partners with elementary school to spread holiday cheer

Kindergarten students at Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary School recently enjoyed a special event thanks to the efforts of Toys for Tots and a surprise visit from Santa Claus.

Dec 20, 2024

Ja'Quan Thomas honored as high school football offensive player of the year

William Floyd High School junior Ja’Quan Thomas has been recognized as the "High School Football Offensive Player of the Year" by the New York Jets and Gatorade.

Dec 20, 2024

William Floyd Middle School aids African school with new water well

William Floyd Middle School (WFMS) has been recognized for its successful fundraising campaign to build a clean water well in Africa.

Dec 20, 2024

Moriches Elementary hosts annual holiday rock concert with festive performances

Moriches Elementary School recently held its annual Holiday Rock Concert, an event that has become a cherished tradition.

Dec 19, 2024

Cheapest diesel found in Suffolk County during week ending Dec. 14

According to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com, 1 gas station had the lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Dec. 14.

Dec 19, 2024

Brookhaven Lab reveals top scientific breakthroughs of 2024

The Brookhaven National Laboratory, operated by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), has announced its top 10 scientific discoveries for 2024.

Dec 19, 2024

Stony Brook University shares 2024 highlights through photography

This year marked another memorable period for Stony Brook University, with its most unforgettable moments captured in a collection of photos from 2024.

Dec 19, 2024

Radu Laza joins prestigious list as AMS fellow for contributions to mathematics

Radu Laza, a professor in the Department of Mathematics, has been elected to the 2025 class of Fellows of the American Mathematical Society (AMS).

Dec 19, 2024

Wheatley Heights man pleads guilty to robbery after Facebook Marketplace scam

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced that Jordan Behling, a 23-year-old resident of Wheatley Heights, has pleaded guilty to first-degree robbery and other related charges.

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State

Push on for Tier 6 Pension Reform

Fix Tier 6 is the rallying cry in Albany as Albany works through the legislative session.


Local

Free Trees in the Town of Brookhaven

On Arbor Day (Friday, April 25), the Town of Brookhaven will hold its annual tree seedling, mulch, and compost giveaway in the South Parking Lot of Brookhaven Town Hall, located at 1 Independence Hill in Farmingville from 1:00-6:00 p.m.


Doctor sues New York homeowners' association for religious discrimination and harassment, seeks over $1 million in damages

A first responder and medical doctor is embroiled in a legal battle against his homeowners' association, alleging discrimination and harassment based on his religion.