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Mar 27, 2025

Town board honors retired Army Major Paul Willms for his service

Prior to the town board meeting on March 25, Supervisor Dan Panico and the Brookhaven Town Board in Farmingville, NY recognized Retired Army Major Paul Willms for his military service.

Mar 26, 2025

Brookhaven honors local women with recognition awards

Supervisor Daniel J. Panico and the Brookhaven Town Board recently honored the recipients of the 2025 Women's Recognition Awards during the 39th Annual Women's Recognition Night at Brookhaven Town Hall.

Mar 26, 2025

William Floyd High School students provide salon services to local police officers

William Floyd High School's senior cosmetology students recently hosted officers from the Suffolk County Police Department's 7th Precinct.

Mar 26, 2025

Former employee files discrimination lawsuit against El Al Israel Airlines

A former employee has filed a lawsuit against El Al Israel Airlines Ltd., Kenny Rozenberg, Omry Cohen, and Mordechay Elmaliah, alleging extensive workplace discrimination and retaliation.

Mar 26, 2025

Former employee files pregnancy discrimination lawsuit against Bethpage Car Wash

A former employee has filed a lawsuit against Nilkhant 2 Car Wash, LLC, also known as Bethpage Car Wash, along with Rakeshbhai Patel, Darpan Patel, and Ronak Patel, alleging discrimination and wrongful termination following her pregnancy.

Mar 26, 2025

Stony Brook medical students begin residencies nationwide following successful Match Day

130 students from the Renaissance School of Medicine (RSOM) at Stony Brook University are preparing to start their residency training across New York State and the nation.

Mar 26, 2025

William Floyd school community hosts K-12 STEAM symposium

The William Floyd school community is invited to the K-12 STEAM Symposium on Thursday, April 10, from 6 pm to 8 pm at the William Floyd High School west gym.

Mar 26, 2025

Brookhaven offers free rabies vaccine clinics for pets

The Town of Brookhaven, in collaboration with the Suffolk County Health Department, is organizing free rabies vaccine clinics for pets.

Mar 26, 2025

Amir Rahmati named senior member by National Academy of Inventors

Amir Rahmati, an assistant professor in the Department of Computer Science, has been named a senior member by the National Academy of Inventors (NAI).

Mar 25, 2025

Plaintiffs Accuse Legal Services Company Lexitas of Breach Of Contract And Fraudulent Misrepresentation

A Brooklyn-based law firm has filed a lawsuit against We Serve Law LLC and its associates for failing to serve critical legal documents on time which led to a client's case being dismissed with prejudice.

Mar 25, 2025

Liberty Mutual sues New York pharmacies alleging $1.67M in no-fault insurance fraud

Liberty Mutual Insurance Company has filed a comprehensive lawsuit against several pharmacies and individuals in New York, alleging a widespread insurance fraud scheme. The lawsuit names LLC, Custom Rx Pharmacy LLC, Ready Rx LLC, Top Choice Pharmacy Corp., Leader Rx Pharmacy LLC, and individuals Petr Yakubovich Fakhlayev, Georgiy Davidov, David Davidov, Albert Pinkhasov, and Igor Aronov as defendants.

Mar 25, 2025

Brookhaven Town councilwoman named honoree by Knights of Columbus

The Saint Jude Council 5814 Knights of Columbus has announced that Brookhaven Town Councilwoman Jane Bonner will be honored at their 2025 Golf Outing.

Mar 25, 2025

William Floyd students awarded SCMEA scholarships for music excellence

Four students from the William Floyd School District have been awarded the 2025 Suffolk County Music Educators’ Association (SCMEA) Private Study Scholarship.

Mar 25, 2025

Wolfie advances to round three in SUNY Mascot Madness tournament

Wolfie, the mascot of Stony Brook University, has secured a victory in the second round of the SUNY Mascot Madness tournament.

Mar 24, 2025

New York couple sues C.R. Bard over allegedly defective IVC filter that caused severe injuries

A couple from New York has filed a lawsuit against major medical device manufacturer C.R. Bard Incorporated and its subsidiary Bard Peripheral Vascular Incorporated, alleging severe injuries caused by a malfunctioning medical implant.

Mar 23, 2025

William Floyd High School Soundsations perform at scholarship gala

The William Floyd High School Soundsations a cappella group, led by Michelle Seifert, performed at the inaugural Scholarship Gala organized by the Dr. Calabro Lodge #3011 Order of the Sons and Daughters of Italy.

Mar 23, 2025

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

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

Mar 23, 2025

Class action lawsuit filed against Cybex and Columbus Trading-Partners over defective infant car seats

A class action lawsuit has been filed against Cybex GmbH and Columbus Trading-Partners USA Inc., accusing them of selling defective infant car seats that pose serious safety risks to children due to faulty harnesses prone to detachment during use...

Mar 23, 2025

Former employee accuses LNK International Inc. of disability discrimination

A former employee has filed a lawsuit against pharmaceutical company LNK International, Inc., and its CEO Joseph J. Mollica, alleging violations of multiple federal and state laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).

Mar 22, 2025

Stony Brook University celebrates AAPI heritage with diverse cultural events

Stony Brook University is set to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month this April, acknowledging the diverse culture of Asian Americans within its community.

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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.


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Warrant Executed in Bay Shore – 25 Dogs Rescued

Suffolk County SPCA and police rescued 25 dogs from a Bay Shore home in “unsanitary and inhumane conditions."


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LI Legend Billy Joel’s Past Loves and Languish Tackled in Sprawling New Doc

Directors Susan Lacy and Jessica Levin cut together “Billy Joel: And So It Goes” in express collaboration with the titular man of the hour, nay, 5 hours’ worth of said enlightening BTS entertainment—and then some.