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Teamsters union accuses NYC officials of violating First Amendment rights in Amazon labor dispute
Teamsters Local Union No. 804 and the Teamsters Amazon National Negotiating Committee have filed a lawsuit against the City of New York, New York City Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch, and Mayor Eric Adams.
Former student sues NY grievance committee over law professor's misconduct
A court filing on December 17, 2024, revealed a legal battle over allegations of sexual misconduct and access to disciplinary proceedings. Nichole Beiner, the plaintiff, filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York against Angelicque M. Moreno and other officials with the New York State Grievance Committee.
Lawsuit accuses cryptocurrency promoters of illegally selling and promoting $HAWK tokens
A class action lawsuit has been filed against several cryptocurrency promoters accused of unlawfully promoting and selling a memecoin— a type of cryptocurrency that gains popularity through internet memes or social media trends—resulting in significant financial losses for investors.
Lawsuit alleges security firm Platinum Protection Services violated wage laws
A former employee has filed a lawsuit against his previous employers, accusing them of violating labor laws. Kyle Boiko filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York on December 19, 2024, naming Samori Samad, Anthony Wigfall, and Platinum Investigations Inc., doing business as Platinum Protection Services.
Farmingville man indicted for alleged sex trafficking offenses
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney has announced the indictment of Mitchell K. Johnson, a 38-year-old resident of Farmingville, on charges related to sex trafficking.
Stony Brook joins $11M ARPA-H initiative to boost vaccine development with AI
Stony Brook University's Department of Computer Science is participating in an $11 million research initiative to enhance vaccine development using artificial intelligence.
Lawsuit alleges NYC Police mishandled mental health crisis, resulting in injury
A lawsuit filed against the New York Police Department (NYPD) accuses officers of using excessive force during an encounter with a woman experiencing a mental health crisis.
Survivor sues hotel chain over alleged complicity in sex trafficking
A lawsuit has been filed against a hotel chain accused of enabling sex trafficking on its premises. On December 16, 2024, an individual survivor of sex trafficking, identified as R.A., filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York against RRI Venture Westbury LLC.
Stony Brook offers new online course on understanding climate change
Stony Brook University is offering a new one-credit online course this spring to help students understand climate change.
Stony Brook alumnus establishes scholarship fund honoring late wife
David Arpi, a Stony Brook University alumnus, has established an endowed scholarship fund in memory of his late wife, Natalie Gubb.
NSF funds $2 million program for disadvantaged ECE students at Stony Brook University
Mónica Bugallo and her team have secured a $2 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to support disadvantaged students in Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE).
William Floyd High School hosts industry experts for student insight
The William Floyd High School "Real Estate Reality" class recently hosted three professionals from the real estate industry.
Which gas stations in Suffolk County had the cheapest midgrade gas during week ending Dec. 21
1 gas station had the lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Dec. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
Allstate Insurance accuses medical professionals of fraudulent billing scheme
Allstate Insurance has filed a lawsuit against several medical professionals and their associated corporations, accusing them of defrauding insurers through fraudulent healthcare claims.
Former Kotaku editor sues social media influencer over harassment campaign
A lawsuit has been filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York, accusing social media influencer Jeff Tarzia of leading a targeted campaign of harassment against Alyssa Mercante, a former senior editor at Kotaku, a video game news and culture website.
GEICO accuses New York medical practice of submitting fraudulent insurance claims
Government Employees Insurance Co. (GEICO), along with its affiliates GEICO Indemnity Co., GEICO General Insurance Company, and GEICO Casualty Co., has filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York on December 9, 2024, accusing NY Interventional Pain Medicine PLLC and Dr. Jigynasa Desai of submitting fraudulent no-fault insurance claims.
Where drivers found cheapest E85 gas across Suffolk County in week ending Dec. 21
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 Dec. 21.
Former employee alleges disability discrimination against construction companies
A former employee has filed a lawsuit against his former employers, Grace Industries LLC, The Haugland Group LLC, and individuals Sean Gruebert and Daniel Heyburn, claiming discrimination and retaliation related to his disability.
U.S. government seeks forfeiture of cryptocurrency in Binance fraud scheme
The U.S. government has filed a lawsuit to seize cryptocurrency assets allegedly connected to a fraudulent scheme involving Binance accounts.
Which gas stations in Suffolk County had the cheapest premium gas during week ending Dec. 21
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 Dec. 21.
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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.
Twisted Cycles’ motorcycle audio showdown returns to Long Island: ‘It’s not all about volume’
Twisted Cycles’ annual motorcycle audio competition is returning Sunday, June 29, with a larger venue and hopes of drawing a bigger crowd to Scott’s Pointe in Calverton.
Brooklyn man sues NYPD over injuries from alleged police vehicle collision
A Brooklyn man has filed a lawsuit against the City of New York and several NYPD officers, alleging excessive force, defamation, and civil rights violations.