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Dec 19, 2024

Wheatley Heights man pleads guilty to robbery after Facebook Marketplace scam

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced that Jordan Behling, a 23-year-old resident of Wheatley Heights, has pleaded guilty to first-degree robbery and other related charges.

Dec 19, 2024

Medford resident wins compost tumbler in Brookhaven Recycles Day giveaway

Recently, Irene Minicozzi visited Town Hall to collect a prize on behalf of her daughter, Melissa Carretto.

Dec 19, 2024

Elementary students connect with Antarctic researcher via virtual session

Tangier Smith Elementary School third graders recently had a virtual meeting with Jared Collins, a William Floyd High School alumnus and current doctoral student at the University of Colorado, Boulder.

Dec 19, 2024

Mt. Sinai students perform holiday music at senior center

On December 19, Councilwoman Jane Bonner joined student musicians from the Mount Sinai School District for a holiday celebration at the Rose Caracappa Senior Center in Mt.

Dec 18, 2024

Cheapest regular gas found in Suffolk County during week ending Dec. 14

4 gas stations had the lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Dec. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Dec 18, 2024

Which gas stations in Suffolk County had the cheapest midgrade gas during week ending Dec. 14

1 gas station had the lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Dec. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Dec 18, 2024

Stony Brook alumni establish scholarship to aid engineering and atmospheric sciences students

Frank and Michele Fischer, alumni of Stony Brook University, have chosen to support current students and the Stony Brook Cancer Center through endowed funds.

Dec 18, 2024

Scientists reveal new cooperative behaviors in quantum optics study

A research team led by Dominik Schneble, a professor at Stony Brook University's Department of Physics and Astronomy, has made significant advancements in the field of quantum optics.

Dec 18, 2024

William Floyd basketball honors late coach Darrell Sumpter with win

The William Floyd Colonials boys' varsity basketball team recently paid tribute to their late assistant coach, Darrell Sumpter, with a victory against Longwood.

Dec 18, 2024

Stony Brook's Sritha Rajupet recognized as an American Medical Informatics Association fellow

Sritha Rajupet, the chair of Family, Population and Preventive Medicine at Stony Brook Renaissance School of Medicine, has been awarded the title of Fellow of AMIA (American Medical Informatics Association), known as FAMIA.

Dec 18, 2024

Brookhaven seeks nominations for annual women's recognition awards

The Brookhaven Town Division of Women’s Services is inviting nominations for the 39th Annual Women’s Recognition Awards.

Dec 18, 2024

Brookhaven adjusts recycling schedule for holidays

The Town of Brookhaven has announced changes to its recycling schedule in light of the upcoming Christmas and New Year’s holidays.

Dec 18, 2024

William Paca Middle School spreads holiday cheer through music and charity

William Paca Middle School recently engaged in spreading holiday cheer through music and acts of generosity.

Dec 17, 2024

Lawsuit accuses Paragon Motors of fostering hostile work environment

A civil lawsuit has been filed against Paragon Motors of Woodside, Inc., a New York-based automotive company, accusing it of fostering a hostile work environment through sexual harassment and discrimination.

Dec 17, 2024

Lawsuit alleges Delta Air Lines discriminated against former employee

A former employee has filed a lawsuit against Delta Air Lines, Inc., alleging workplace discrimination and retaliation.

Dec 17, 2024

Lawsuit alleges deceptive labeling by Piping Rock Health Products

A class-action lawsuit has been filed against Piping Rock Health Products, LLC, doing business as Natural Vitality, over allegations of misleading labeling on their "CALM GUMMIES Magnesium Supplement" products.

Dec 17, 2024

Former employee alleges discrimination over vaccine mandate at Stony Brook Hospital

A former employee has filed a lawsuit against Stony Brook University Hospital, alleging wrongful termination due to disability discrimination related to the hospital’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate.

Dec 17, 2024

Liberty Mutual sues psychology clinic network for alleged fraud

Liberty Mutual Insurance has filed a lawsuit against a group of individuals and entities, accusing them of orchestrating a fraudulent insurance scheme.

Dec 17, 2024

Civil rights lawsuit filed against NYC police over alleged racial discrimination

A civil rights lawsuit has been filed against the City of New York and its police department, accusing them of negligence and discrimination.

Dec 17, 2024

Lawsuit filed over alleged patent infringement in quartz manufacturing

A patent dispute is underway in the Eastern District of New York, where a Florida-based company has accused a New York firm of infringing on its patent.

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Education

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

Justice in Motion: Five MS-13 Gangbangers Indicted in Blue Point Beach Killing

Lopez-Lopez, 27, of Central Islip, was a former MS-13 member suspected of turning informant. His body was left on the shoreside (pictured) at the end of Blue Point Avenue back in early March.


Local

Leave Fireworks to the Pros or Risk Tragedy This Fourth of July

Suffolk officials warn against illegal fireworks, want residents to enjoy the July 4th holiday without blowing themselves up.