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William Floyd Counseling Center hosts annual college fair & career expo
The William Floyd Counseling Center is set to host its annual "College Fair & Career Expo" on Thursday, April 3.
William Floyd High School partners with Carpentry Academy for student collaboration
The William Floyd High School "School to Work" class, led by Carmella Currao, recently joined forces with the Home Design & Carpentry Academy for a collaborative project.
William Floyd High School Theater Arts presents 'Guys and Dolls' this March
William Floyd High School Theater Arts is set to stage its spring musical production, "Guys and Dolls," for three performances at the end of March.
Brookhaven Town Supervisor discusses housing market challenges at real estate luncheon
On March 13, 2025, Brookhaven Town Supervisor Dan Panico participated as a panelist at the Real Estate Institute’s Annual Spring Luncheon.
Where drivers found cheapest E85 gas across Suffolk County in week ending Mar. 8
1 gas station had the lowest price of E85 gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Mar. 8, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
Brookhaven Town Clerk speaks at Selden Senior Club meeting
Farmingville, NY – On March 5, Brookhaven Town Clerk Kevin LaValle attended the Selden Senior Club's monthly meeting at the Selden Fire Department Headquarters as a guest speaker.
Syncopated Ladies deliver inspiring tap performance at Stony Brook University
Stony Brook University's Staller Center witnessed an energetic tap performance by the Syncopated Ladies on March 14.
Stony Brook VP seeks congressional support for critical defense research funding
Stony Brook University's Vice President for Research, Kevin Gardner, visited the US Capitol to advocate for defense research funding.
Jennifer Cano wins Stony Brook Discovery Prize for innovative research
Jennifer Cano, an associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences' Department of Physics and Astronomy at Stony Brook University, has been awarded the 2025 Stony Brook Discovery Prize.
Researchers develop method for lifelong learning in home assistant robots
Researchers at Stony Brook University and MIT are making strides in developing robots that can learn and improve their skills over time.
Wendy Pearson honored as 'Woman of Distinction' by Town of Southampton
Wendy Pearson, Vice President for Strategic Initiatives and Executive Director of Stony Brook Southampton at Stony Brook University, was recognized by the Town of Southampton as one of its "Women of Distinction" on March 6.
Stony Brook's Georgakis joins surgical oncology mentorship program
Georgios Georgakis, MD, PhD, from Stony Brook University's Department of Surgery, has been accepted into the Society of Surgical Oncology's (SSO) 2025 Career Catalyst Mentorship Program (CCMP).
Study identifies key period for preventing cognitive decline
A recent study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) highlights a distinct pattern in brain aging, offering insights into when interventions might be most effective to prevent cognitive decline.
SBU professor explores ecofeminism and filmmaking through Three Mile Island documentary
Radioactive: The Women of Three Mile Island recounts the 1979 nuclear meltdown at Three Mile Island, considered the worst commercial nuclear power disaster in U.S. history.
Marci Lobel receives Fulbright award for research on stress in pregnant women
Stony Brook University's Distinguished Teaching Professor Marci Lobel has been awarded a Fulbright Distinguished Scholar Award for the 2025-2026 academic year.
Colvin lecture explores open-source journalism's impact on truth-telling
Journalists play a crucial role in revealing truths and countering disinformation.
Stony Brook University receives APLU grant for international student mentorship program
Stony Brook University has been awarded a grant from the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) to enhance its peer mentorship program for international students.
Mastic-Shirley LIRR plaza shelter receives long-awaited renovations
On March 12, a dedication ceremony was held for the newly remodeled Mastic-Shirley Long Island Railroad Plaza Shelter.
William Floyd hosts Lego League qualifier; earns awards
The William Floyd School District (WFSD) recently hosted the 2025 FIRST Lego League Qualifier at William Floyd High School.
WFHS teacher joins NYS VITAL educator program
William Floyd High School's chemistry teacher, Dr. Martin Palermo, has been selected for the New York State Education Department’s VITAL Educator Program.
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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.
By Way of Insanity: Dix Hills Son Kills Dad, Pleads ‘Not Guilty’ After Chilling Admission
Jack Miller picked up Christopher Miller from the hospital hours after filing a missing person report. A day later, his son murder him.
Three Cops and a Baby
Three SCPD officers sprung into action to help deliver a baby girl on the side of Sunrise Highway who could not and would not wait to be welcomed into the world.