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Feb 28, 2025

William Floyd High School launches 'Undefined,' a new social media series

The William Floyd High School Barbering Academy has launched a new social media video series titled "Undefined."

Feb 28, 2025

Fair Housing Justice Center accuses Brooklyn Developer CW Realty Group of discrimination against disabled tenants

The Fair Housing Justice Center has filed a lawsuit against CW Realty Group in Brooklyn for allegedly failing to provide accessible housing options in their new developments as required by law.

Feb 28, 2025

Lawsuit claims negligence by Staten Island University Hospital led to permanent disabilities

A woman has filed a lawsuit against Staten Island University Hospital alleging medical malpractice after suffering permanent injuries due to delayed diagnosis and treatment of cauda equina syndrome.

Feb 27, 2025

Cheapest midgrade gas found in Suffolk County during week ending Feb. 22

2 gas stations had the lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Feb. 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Feb 27, 2025

Dave & Buster's accused of violating telemarketing laws by former customer

A class action lawsuit has been filed against Dave & Buster's for allegedly sending promotional text messages at illegal times under federal telemarketing laws.

Feb 27, 2025

Unlawful termination lawsuit filed against Air Company Holdings

Dr. Stafford Sheehan has taken legal action against Air Company Holdings for allegedly terminating him unlawfully in retaliation for whistleblowing activities concerning compliance issues within the company.

Feb 27, 2025

Stony Brook therapists highlight benefits of personalized music and art therapy

Kara Gerstein and Angela Reis have joined Stony Brook Medicine's Functional Therapeutic Activities department, where they apply their expertise in music and art therapy at Stony Brook University Hospital’s psychiatric ward.

Feb 27, 2025

Anthropologists share insights at Stony Brook University's Provost's Lecture Series

Stony Brook University's Provost's Lecture Series recently featured two distinguished anthropologists, Lawrence Martin and Patricia Wright.

Feb 27, 2025

Stony Brook University's chef wins national award at NACUFS Culinary Challenge

Every day, students at Stony Brook University benefit from the culinary expertise of a national champion.

Feb 27, 2025

Student receives $10K grant from NASA for Venus exploration project

Edwin Tan, a mechanical engineering student at the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, has been awarded a $10,000 grant to support his team's project proposal in NASA's L’SPACE training program.

Feb 26, 2025

Cheapest premium gas found in Suffolk County during week ending Feb. 22

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 Feb. 22.

Feb 26, 2025

Which gas stations in Suffolk County had the cheapest regular gas during week ending Feb. 22

According to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com, 1 gas station had the lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Feb. 22.

Feb 26, 2025

Real estate firm accused of massive Ponzi scheme

A group of investors has accused a real estate firm and its executives of running a Ponzi scheme involving millions in fraudulent investments.

Feb 26, 2025

Former tenured teachers sue NYC Department of Education over vaccine mandate implementation

Two former tenured teachers have filed a lawsuit against the NYC Department of Education alleging unconstitutional handling of COVID-19 vaccine mandates that violated their rights.

Feb 26, 2025

Stony Brook alumnus Nasir Stovall joins elite Schwarzman Scholars

Nasir Stovall, a 2021 graduate of Stony Brook University, has been selected for the 10th class of Schwarzman Scholars.

Feb 26, 2025

Stony Brook University researchers create large database for career identity study

Researchers at Stony Brook University have developed the largest database for studying career identity using social media biographies.

Feb 26, 2025

Haugland Group donates trucks to support William Floyd automotive technology academy

The William Floyd High School Automotive Technology Academy has received a donation of two 2012 Dodge Ram trucks from Haugland Group LLC.

Feb 26, 2025

RedShred secures $1.8M contract from U.S. Air Force for AI project

RedShred, a company specializing in AI-powered text analytics and document understanding, has secured a $1.8 million Phase II Small Business Technology Transfer Research (STTR) contract from the U.S. Air Force.

Feb 25, 2025

Lucille Maier honored as Fine Arts Wall of Distinction Honoree for 2025

Lucille Maier, a distinguished art educator, has been honored as a Fine Arts Wall of Distinction Honoree for 2025.

Feb 25, 2025

William Floyd senior joins national YMCA advocate program

William Floyd High School senior Mathew Reis has been chosen for the YMCA Youth Advocate Program, a four-month advocacy training initiative.

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Sports

Desai is Now #1 in the Country

Smithtown East High School junior Trishna Desai delivered a historic performance recently, bowling an impressive 804 series. The milestone marked the first 800 series recorded in Suffolk County girls bowling in more than six years, a rare achievement that immediately turned heads across the county. Desai’s remarkable series featured game scores of 268, 279, and 257, showcasing consistency, power, and precision throughout the set.


Sports

Mangano Makes More History

Shoreham-Wading River wrestler Gavin Mangano added another historic achievement to his résumé by capturing his fourth Eastern States Classic championship. Widely regarded as the toughest in-season wrestling tournament in the East, the Eastern States Classic once again showcased Mangano’s dominance on the mat.


Sports

Basketball Game Ends in Chaos and Arrests

Last week, a high school basketball game at Half Hollow Hills High School descended into chaos after a fight broke out between players from Half Hollow Hills and Comsewogue.