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Jul 15, 2025

Staten Island woman sues NYPD and city for alleged false arrest and excessive force

A Staten Island resident has filed a lawsuit against the City of New York and unnamed NYPD officers, alleging civil rights violations stemming from an incident in May 2024.

Jul 15, 2025

United Beauty Brands accused of violating telemarketing laws by sending unsolicited text messages

A class action lawsuit has been filed against beauty brand United Beauty Brands, LLC, for allegedly sending unsolicited marketing text messages during hours prohibited by federal telemarketing laws.

Jul 15, 2025

Former Bronx art teacher sues NYC Department of Education for disability discrimination

A former art teacher at the Bronx High School for the Visual Arts has filed a lawsuit against the New York City Department of Education (NYCDOE) alleging discrimination and retaliation.

Jul 15, 2025

Former Delivery Drivers Accuse Amazon of Violating Labor Laws

Three former delivery drivers have filed a lawsuit against Amazon alleging violations of federal and state labor laws related to inadequate layoff notices.

Jul 15, 2025

Bath & Body Works faces lawsuit over alleged exploding candle

A lawsuit has been filed against Bath & Body Works, LLC, and The Premier Candle Corporation, concerning injuries allegedly caused by a defective candle.

Jul 13, 2025

Cheapest midgrade gas found in Suffolk County during week ending July 5

1 gas station had the lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending July 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Jul 11, 2025

Cheapest premium gas found in Suffolk County during week ending July 5

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 July 5.

Jul 11, 2025

P. Scott Carney named chair of Stony Brook University's mechanical engineering department

P. Scott Carney has been appointed as the chair of the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Stony Brook University, starting September 1, 2025.

Jul 11, 2025

Stony Brook hosts teens' summer camp on cutting-edge quantum science

Thirty-five high school students recently participated in a four-day camp at Stony Brook University, focusing on quantum information science and technology.

Jul 11, 2025

Stony Brook student's journey from high school tour leads to key role in quantum research

As a high school senior visiting Stony Brook University, Leonardo Castillo Veneros did not expect his future to be shaped by a visit to Professor Eden Figueroa’s physics lab.

Jul 11, 2025

Stony Brook student receives Leakey Grant for primate study in Kenya

A doctoral student from Stony Brook University has received a notable grant from the Leakey Foundation to study primates in coastal Kenya.

Jul 11, 2025

Chef's journey back to kitchen through SBU's Cooking from Home program

When Anthony Salierno returned to the kitchen at West Side dine-in this spring, he was not just preparing a dessert; he was completing a personal journey.

Jul 11, 2025

Research reveals new insights into dinosaur evolution related to bird flight

An analysis of two theropod dinosaur fossils has revealed the presence of a carpal bone in their wrists, previously thought to be unique to birds.

Jul 11, 2025

Magnets show promise in advancing cancer treatment with proton beams

Scientists and doctors are exploring new ways to treat cancer more effectively.

Jul 11, 2025

Study finds climate change delays shark migrations in North Atlantic

Certain migratory shark species in the North Atlantic may be delaying their migration south due to ocean warming, according to a study led by researchers at Stony Brook University's School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences (SoMAS).

Jul 11, 2025

Zuccaire Gallery hosts exhibit on indigenous language in contemporary art

“Weaving Words, Weaving Worlds: The Power of Indigenous Language in Contemporary Art” is an upcoming exhibition at the Paul W. Zuccaire Gallery, located in the Staller Center for the Arts at Stony Brook University.

Jul 10, 2025

Where drivers found cheapest diesel across Suffolk County in week ending July 5

1 gas station had the lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending July 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Jul 10, 2025

Do you need a permit to build a deck? What homeowners should know

It's common for homeowners to wonder whether they need a permit to build a deck.

Jul 10, 2025

Which gas stations in Suffolk County had the cheapest regular gas during week ending July 5

According to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com, 4 gas stations had the lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending July 5.

Jul 9, 2025

Where drivers found cheapest E85 gas across Suffolk County in week ending July 5

According to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com, 2 gas stations had the lowest price of E85 gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending July 5.

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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.


Sports

Luke LaRocca rewrites the record books

This past weekend was a historic one for Sachem football — and for all of Suffolk County — as junior quarterback Luke LaRocca, along with his receivers and offensive linemen, lit up the record books with an unforgettable performance.


Sports

Smithtown gymnastics defends their title

The Smithtown varsity gymnastics team are county champions once again. Competing at Hauppauge High School, Smithtown not only captured the county championship this weekend but did so in record-breaking fashion.