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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

PG US sues Chase Bank over prolonged account freeze

A limited liability company and its manager have filed a lawsuit against a national bank, alleging that it unlawfully froze their business account for over ten months without explanation.

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.

Jun 5, 2025

Stony Brook University completes first geothermal series with industry collaboration

Stony Brook University recently concluded its "Geothermal from the Ground Up" program, an interdisciplinary initiative aimed at promoting geothermal energy.

Jun 4, 2025

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

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

Jun 4, 2025

Leisure Village donates $11K to St. Jude's Hospital; receives town appreciation

Farmingville, NY - On June 2, Brookhaven Town Councilwoman Jane Bonner participated in a presentation at Leisure Village where the Leisure Village Senior Club donated $11,000 to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Jun 4, 2025

Groundbreaking held for new senior rental community in Middle Island

On May 30, Supervisor Daniel J. Panico participated in the groundbreaking ceremony for The Villas at Oak Run, a new rental community for those aged 55 and over.

Jun 4, 2025

Town officials join students for 'Sticker Shock' campaign against underage drinking

Supervisor Daniel J. Panico and Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich participated in the Town of Brookhaven's annual "Sticker Shock" Campaign on May 30, 2025.

Jun 4, 2025

Supervisor Panico and Councilwoman Kesnig attend property demolition in Mastic Beach

On June 3, 2025, Supervisor Daniel J. Panico and Councilwoman Karen Dunne Kesnig were present at the demolition of a blighted property located at 579 Riviera Drive in Mastic Beach.

Jun 4, 2025

Staten Island mother sues NYPD over alleged false arrest during custody exchange

A Staten Island woman has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the City of New York and several unidentified NYPD officers, alleging she was wrongfully arrested during a court-ordered custody exchange.

Jun 4, 2025

Stony Brook VP urges Congress to back crucial health research

Stony Brook University's Vice President for Research and Innovation, Kevin Gardner, traveled to Washington, D.C., on June 4 to advocate for Congressional support of the university's health research initiatives.

Jun 3, 2025

Texas retiree accuses Long Island coin dealers of defrauding elderly in multistate fraud scheme

A Texas retiree has filed a lawsuit against a network of Long Island coin dealers accused of participating in a telemarketing fraud scheme in violation of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) and New York law.

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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

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.