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Jun 10, 2025

William Floyd High School wins grant for stormwater runoff project

A team of students from William Floyd High School has been awarded a grant by the Long Island Regional Planning Council.

Jun 10, 2025

Senior portrait scheduling announced for William Floyd High School Class of 2026

Greetings to the seniors and parents or guardians of William Floyd High School's Class of 2026.

Jun 10, 2025

National Inventors Hall documents Esther Takeuchi’s contributions at Stony Brook University

Stony Brook University recently hosted a film crew from the National Inventors Hall of Fame (NIHF) to document the work and legacy of Esther Takeuchi, a SUNY Distinguished Professor and William and Jane Knapp Chair in Energy and the Environment.

Jun 9, 2025

Where drivers found cheapest E85 gas across Suffolk County in week ending May 31

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 May 31.

Jun 6, 2025

Which gas stations in Suffolk County had the cheapest midgrade gas during week ending May 31

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 May 31.

Jun 6, 2025

Councilwoman Bonner hosts record-breaking recycling event in Mount Sinai

On Saturday, May 31, Councilwoman Jane Bonner organized a Special Recycling Event at the Rose Caracappa Senior Center in Mount Sinai.

Jun 6, 2025

Schools offer online supply packs for 2025-26

Avoid the hassle of in-store shopping for school supplies by ordering online for the 2025-26 academic year.

Jun 6, 2025

Philips faces class action lawsuit for alleging falsely marketing pacifiers as 'orthodontic'

A class action lawsuit has been filed against Philips North America, LLC and Philips Holding USA Inc., alleging false advertising of their pacifiers as "orthodontic."

Jun 6, 2025

New bioprinting method may advance regenerative medicine

A team of researchers at Stony Brook University, led by Michael Mak, PhD, has introduced a new bioprinting method named TRACE (Tunable Rapid Assembly of Collagenous Elements).

Jun 5, 2025

Cheapest premium gas found in Suffolk County during week ending May 31

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 May 31.

Jun 5, 2025

VFW hosts annual 5K run honoring veterans with community support

Farmingville, NY - On May 31st, Councilwoman Jane Bonner participated in the VFW Post 6249 Joseph P. Dwyer 5K Run alongside local veterans, families, and community members.

Jun 5, 2025

Which gas stations in Suffolk County had the cheapest regular gas during week ending May 31

4 gas stations had the lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending May 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Jun 5, 2025

Moriches student leads donation drive for Stony Brook Children's Hospital

Caleb Gerry, a fourth grader at Moriches Elementary School, led an initiative to support children at Stony Brook Children’s Hospital.

Jun 5, 2025

WFHS senior receives DAR excellence award for American history

William Floyd High School senior Drew Wiegand has been honored with the Daughters of the American Revolution "Excellence in American History" award.

Jun 5, 2025

Stony Brook appoints Lav Varshney as inaugural director of 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 5, 2025

William Floyd High School announces Regents Exam schedule for June

William Floyd High School has announced the schedule for the New York State Regents Examinations, which will take place on June 10, June 11, June 17, June 18, June 20, June 24, and June 25.

Jun 5, 2025

Lawsuit claims suppliers provided toxic fill for little league field project

A sports field construction company has filed a lawsuit against its suppliers over contaminated materials used in a little league baseball field project in Wantagh, NY.

Jun 5, 2025

SUNY Korea introduces new master's program in data science

SUNY Korea Stony Brook is introducing a master's degree program in data science.

Jun 5, 2025

Stony Brook student Amol Pophali receives Richard J. Kokes Award

Amol Pophali, a doctoral candidate at Stony Brook University's Department of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, is set to receive the Richard J. Kokes Award from the North American Catalysis Society (NACS).

Jun 5, 2025

Students honor 63 educators in Stony Brook’s ‘Thank a Teacher’ program

In April, Stony Brook University's Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (CELT) invited students to participate in the annual "Thank a Teacher" program.

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Sports

Record Setting Maggie McCormick Competes at Nationals

The Bay Shore Schools Board of Education recently recognized and congratulated girls varsity cross country standout Maggie McCormick for her outstanding achievements on the track and on the national stage. McCormick, who has committed to the University of Florida, was honored for her performance at the Nike Cross Country Nationals, one of the most prestigious high school running events in the country.


Sports

Ducks Have First Signing of 2026

The Long Island Ducks have announced the team’s first signing of 2026, welcoming Major League veteran outfielder Jacob Robson. Robson will begin his first season with the Ducks, his second in the Atlantic League, and his 10th season in professional baseball.


Local

The King is Back in the South Shore Press

The legendary Long Island journalist Karl Grossman’s latest column.