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Which gas stations in Suffolk County had the cheapest diesel during week ending Mar. 8
2 gas stations had the lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Mar. 8, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
Local Leaders Lobby at ‘Deadly Driving Bill’ Rally in Albany
This marks the third rally held for the proposal, which was rejected on the floor in 2024 despite 50 co-sponsors and 3,700 signatures.
Suffolk County Offers Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic for Dogs, Cats and Ferrets
The Suffolk County Department of Health Services in conjunction with the Town of Brookhaven and Eastern Long Island Academy of Applied Technology will offer free rabies vaccinations by appointment for dogs, cats and ferrets on Friday, March 21, 2025.
William Floyd High School Student Shines the Light on Rare Diseases
William Floyd High School student Caitlyn Michiels, Founder of Caitlyn’s Vision took the youth lead on Suffolk County Rare Diseases Day.
U.S. Border Czar Homan in Albany to Lobby for Stronger State Immigration Laws
He’ll do the job for New York on illegal immigration.
Finally, an Arthouse Baseball Movie: Three Cheers, and Plenty More Beers for "Eephus"
Greg Tango (director of photography) and Long Island local Brendan "Crash" Burt (actor) will participate in a Q and A on Saturday, March 15, following the 7 p.m. Huntington Cinema Arts Centre premiere of their men's league melee, "Eephus."
Pet food companies accused of misleading consumers with false 'natural' claims
A class action lawsuit has been filed, accusing pet food companies Compana Pet Brands LLC and Premium Nutritional Products, Inc. of misleading consumers about the natural ingredients in their products.
Abercrombie & Fitch execs accused of using fake modeling opportunities to lure, sexually assault victims
Executives of American clothing retailer Abercrombie & Fitch have been accused of luring aspiring models with false promises of modeling opportunities, only to subject them to sexual assault.
Stony Brook professor named as 2025 Macy Faculty Scholar
Clare Whitney, PhD, MBE, RN, an Assistant Professor at the Stony Brook University School of Nursing, has been chosen as a 2025 Macy Faculty Scholar.
WFHS teacher joins NYS VITAL educator program
William Floyd High School's chemistry teacher, Dr. Martin Palermo, has been selected for the New York State Education Department’s VITAL Educator Program.
William Floyd hosts Lego League qualifier; earns awards
The William Floyd School District (WFSD) recently hosted the 2025 FIRST Lego League Qualifier at William Floyd High School.
Mastic-Shirley LIRR plaza shelter receives long-awaited renovations
On March 12, a dedication ceremony was held for the newly remodeled Mastic-Shirley Long Island Railroad Plaza Shelter.
Stony Brook University receives APLU grant for international student mentorship program
Stony Brook University has been awarded a grant from the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) to enhance its peer mentorship program for international students.
Colvin lecture explores open-source journalism's impact on truth-telling
Journalists play a crucial role in revealing truths and countering disinformation.
Marci Lobel receives Fulbright award for research on stress in pregnant women
Stony Brook University's Distinguished Teaching Professor Marci Lobel has been awarded a Fulbright Distinguished Scholar Award for the 2025-2026 academic year.
SBU professor explores ecofeminism and filmmaking through Three Mile Island documentary
Radioactive: The Women of Three Mile Island recounts the 1979 nuclear meltdown at Three Mile Island, considered the worst commercial nuclear power disaster in U.S. history.
Study identifies key period for preventing cognitive decline
A recent study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) highlights a distinct pattern in brain aging, offering insights into when interventions might be most effective to prevent cognitive decline.
Stony Brook's Georgakis joins surgical oncology mentorship program
Georgios Georgakis, MD, PhD, from Stony Brook University's Department of Surgery, has been accepted into the Society of Surgical Oncology's (SSO) 2025 Career Catalyst Mentorship Program (CCMP).
Wendy Pearson honored as 'Woman of Distinction' by Town of Southampton
Wendy Pearson, Vice President for Strategic Initiatives and Executive Director of Stony Brook Southampton at Stony Brook University, was recognized by the Town of Southampton as one of its "Women of Distinction" on March 6.
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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.
“Daddy’s All Right”: The Miraculous Recovery of Alan Beck
After 8 Minutes Dead, He Came Back to Say: “Daddy’s All Right”
South Country School Names New Humanities Director
The South Country Central School District Board of Education has appointed Kristen Fehr-Thompson as the district’s new humanities director.