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Jun 12, 2025

Woman alleges unlawful arrest following crash with police vehicle

A resident of New York City has filed a police misconduct lawsuit against the city of New York and three officers: Brandon S. Lefcourt, Keith A. Meisner, and Sergeant Alicea V. Venus.

Jun 12, 2025

New York homeowner sues solar companies over deceptive sales practices

A New York homeowner is suing Sunco Capital, LLC and other associated entities over alleged deceptive practices related to solar panel installations.

Jun 12, 2025

Brookhaven Town announces Christmas toy drive to aid families

The Brookhaven Town Youth Bureau is organizing its annual "Christmas in July" Toy Drive, scheduled from July 1 to July 25.

Jun 11, 2025

Cheapest regular gas found in Suffolk County during week ending June 7

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

Jun 11, 2025

Stony Brook alumna recognized for contributions to government relations

Since earning her master's degree in public policy from Stony Brook University, Czareena Dotchev has been active in advocating for legislation and building coalitions on Capitol Hill.

Jun 11, 2025

Cheapest diesel found in Suffolk County during week ending June 7

According to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com, 3 gas stations had the lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending June 7.

Jun 11, 2025

WFHS awards $158,000 in scholarships to class of 2025 seniors

William Floyd High School recently held its annual Senior Scholarship Night on June 5.

Jun 11, 2025

Councilwoman Bonner honors local heroes at Coram Fire Department dinner

Brookhaven Councilwoman Jane Bonner attended the Coram Fire Department's annual Installation Dinner to acknowledge the service and dedication of its members.

Jun 11, 2025

Stony Brook unveils world's largest foldable display wall: The FlexiCAVE

Stony Brook University has announced the completion of the FlexiCAVE, a pioneering flexible and dynamically reconfigurable high-resolution stereo display facility.

Jun 11, 2025

Stony Brook University advances initiatives during International Year of Quantum

As the world commemorates a century of quantum mechanics, Stony Brook University is playing a significant role in advancing quantum science and technology.

Jun 11, 2025

Stony Brook University launches Trustee Scholarship for NY student leaders

Stony Brook University has introduced a new Trustee Scholarship to honor New York students for their community engagement and leadership.

Jun 11, 2025

Rabih Chaer named chief in Stony Brook's vascular division

The Stony Brook Medicine Department of Surgery has appointed Rabih Chaer, MD, as the new chief of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery and associate professor of surgery. Dr. Chaer transitions to this role from his previous position as chief of the...

Jun 11, 2025

Biochemistry major highlights creativity's role in experiential learning

Trinity Hausch, a junior in the WISE honors program at Stony Brook University, has been named the URECA researcher of the month for June.

Jun 11, 2025

Stony Brook professor Tamara Fernando awarded prestigious 2025 ACLS Fellowship

Tamara Fernando, an assistant professor in the Department of History at Stony Brook University, has been awarded a 2025 ACLS Fellowship.

Jun 11, 2025

Stony Brook University inventors receive new patents

The Office for Research and Innovation and Intellectual Property Partners (IPP) has announced the issuance of new patents to inventors at Stony Brook University.

Jun 11, 2025

Lav Varshney appointed inaugural director of Stony Brook's AI Innovation Institute

Stony Brook University has announced the appointment of Lav Varshney as the inaugural director of its Artificial Intelligence Innovation Institute (AI3).

Jun 11, 2025

New bioprinting method may enhance tissue engineering

A team of biomedical researchers, led by Michael Mak from the Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University, has developed a new bioprinting method called TRACE (Tunable Rapid Assembly of Collagenous Elements).

Jun 11, 2025

Stony Brook leaders emphasize universities' key role in drug development

A recent op-ed in STAT by Kevin Gardner and Michael Kinch from Stony Brook University emphasizes the significant role U.S. universities play in drug innovation.

Jun 11, 2025

William Floyd School District celebrates two assistant principals honored by CAS

Dr. TJ Heintz and Mrs. Jackie Cabrera, assistant principals in the William Floyd School District, have been named as Administrators of the Year for 2024-25 by the Council of Administrators and Supervisors (CAS).

Jun 10, 2025

Costco and Nice-Pak face class-action lawsuit over baby wipes marketing

A class-action lawsuit has been filed against Costco Wholesale Corporation and Nice-Pak Products, Inc., alleging that the companies misled consumers about the safety and environmental claims of their baby wipes. The complaint centers on the marketing of Kirkland Signature Baby Wipes, which were advertised as “plastic-free” and made with “Naturally Derived Ingredients.”

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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.


Local

St. John the Baptist’s Blessing Box in Center Moriches Celebrates Four Years of Giving

The Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist on Railroad Ave. in Center Moriches is celebrating four years of having a Blessing Box serving the community.


Local

Say hello to the new “Welcome to Center Moriches” sign

A beautifully crafted “Welcome to Center Moriches” sign now adorns Main Street, proudly positioned in front of the historic Havens House at the East Moriches border.