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Mar 22, 2025

Stony Brook coach Matt Senk reaches milestone with his 950th career win

Stony Brook University's head baseball coach, Matt Senk, has achieved his 950th career win.

Mar 22, 2025

Stony Brook hosts conference focusing on future of quantum education

Stony Brook University recently hosted the International Year of Quantum 2025 Educational Leadership Conference, aiming to address the growing need for a workforce knowledgeable in quantum science.

Mar 22, 2025

Stony Brook University prepares for its seventh annual Giving Day on March 26

Stony Brook University is set to hold its seventh annual Giving Day on March 26.

Mar 21, 2025

Lawsuit filed against New York Department of Education alleging religious discrimination in COVID-19 vaccine mandates

A lawsuit has been filed against the New York Department of Education and its Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos, accusing them of religious discrimination and unconstitutional practices regarding COVID-19 vaccine mandates.

Mar 21, 2025

Class action lawsuit filed against makers of Girl Scouts cookies, alleging contamination with toxic substances

A class action lawsuit has been filed against the Girl Scouts of the United States of America, Ferrero U.S.A., Inc., and Interbake Foods, LLC, alleging that the popular Girl Scouts Cookies contain harmful substances.

Mar 21, 2025

Which gas stations in Suffolk County had the cheapest midgrade gas during week ending Mar. 15

According to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com, 3 gas stations had the lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Mar. 15.

Mar 21, 2025

Councilman Loguercio celebrates opening of "The Backyard" in Middle Island

On March 14, Councilman Michael Loguercio celebrated the grand opening of "The Backyard" in Middle Island.

Mar 21, 2025

William Floyd community supports childhood cancer research with "Brave the Shave" event

Members of the William Floyd community gathered recently to support childhood cancer research through the St. Baldrick’s Foundation.

Mar 20, 2025

Where drivers found cheapest E85 gas across Suffolk County in week ending Mar. 15

According to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com, 1 gas station had the lowest price of E85 gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Mar. 15.

Mar 20, 2025

Cheapest regular gas found in Suffolk County during week ending Mar. 15

7 gas stations had the lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Mar. 15, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Mar 19, 2025

Cheapest diesel found in Suffolk County during week ending Mar. 15

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 Mar. 15.

Mar 19, 2025

William Floyd High School artists win big in Lunar New Year Art Show

Three students from William Floyd High School have been recognized as winners in the Town of Brookhaven's fifth annual Lunar New Year Art Show.

Mar 19, 2025

Enrollment opens for William Floyd's summer sports camps for grades 1-12

The William Floyd School District Athletic Department has announced the opening of enrollment for the 2025 Summer Sports Camps.

Mar 19, 2025

Student honored with national awards for academic excellence

Suffolk County Community College has announced that Nina Kezys, a psychology major from East Northport, has been named to the 2025 All-USA Academic Team and selected as New York’s 2025 New Century Transfer Scholar.

Mar 18, 2025

William Floyd hosts annual K-12 districtwide art show

The William Floyd School District Fine Arts Department recently held its annual Districtwide Art Show at the south lobby of William Floyd High School.

Mar 18, 2025

Cosmic images reveal clearest view yet of universe's infancy

Research conducted by the Atacama Cosmology Telescope (ACT) collaboration has yielded images that provide an unprecedented view of the universe's infancy.

Mar 18, 2025

Seventh grader wins countywide middle school spelling bee

Olivia Chen, a seventh-grade student at William Floyd Middle School, has been named the Suffolk County spelling bee champion.

Mar 18, 2025

Sunkoo Yuh shares journey from aspiring athlete to celebrated ceramicist

Sunkoo Yuh, a renowned ceramicist and professor of art at the University of Georgia, recently shared his artistic journey during the opening reception for his exhibition "Cycles of Clay" at the Charles B. Wang Center.

Mar 18, 2025

Computer science lecturer receives fellowship to develop innovative course on cultural heritage

Tony Scarlatos, a senior lecturer in the Department of Computer Science and recipient of the 2024 SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching, has been awarded a faculty fellowship for 2025–2027.

Mar 18, 2025

Stony Brook student earns marine policy fellowship in Senator Murkowski's office

Alyson Lowell, a PhD candidate at Stony Brook University's School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences (SoMAS), has been awarded the New York Sea Grant (NYSG) John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship.

Daily Feed

Plaintiff Insurer Blames Appliance Manufacturers for Faulty Dehumidifier Fire

Argonaut Insurance Company has filed a lawsuit against two major corporations, alleging that their defective product caused significant property damage. The lawsuit names Midea America Corp. and Electrolux Home Products, Inc. as defendants.


Former employee sues Clean Harbors for racial discrimination, harassment, and retaliation

A former employee has filed a lawsuit against major environmental services company Clean Harbors Environmental Services, alleging a series of discriminatory and retaliatory actions that led to his wrongful termination.


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Hikers Trek 80 Miles to Montauk to Save Lives from Colon Cancer

They’re hiking 80 miles along the South Shore’s beaches in a Mission to Montauk.