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May 21, 2025

Stony Brook Medicine honors HOPE Program students at graduation ceremony

Stony Brook Medicine recently celebrated the achievements of 77 high school students at the 2025 Health Occupations Partnership for Excellence (HOPE) Program Moving-Up and Graduation Ceremony.

May 21, 2025

SBU alumni share career paths at sustainability panel

Stony Brook University held its annual Sustainability Studies Alumni Panel on April 23, coinciding with the Earthstock celebration.

May 21, 2025

DOGE Report: Musk to Hit 130-Day Window, Trump Not “Tired of Winning”

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has a tremendous team. That can’t be argued. They are smart, focused, and work tirelessly. Most of all, they are patriots.

May 21, 2025

William Floyd School District honored for excellence in music education

The William Floyd School District has been recognized with the Best Communities for Music Education designation by The NAMM Foundation.

May 21, 2025

William Floyd varsity sports teams qualify five squads for playoffs

The William Floyd varsity spring sports teams have had a successful season, with five teams qualifying for the playoffs.

May 21, 2025

Death by Stabbing: Woman Indicted for Brutally Butchering Ex-Lover Near Bay Shore Train Station

Nikeya Barker, 44, was charged with Murder in the Second Degree for fatally stabbing her former love interest, Shurvell Rush, Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney announced.

May 21, 2025

Center Moriches Eighth Graders Present Community Projects

Center Moriches eighth grade students put their work from the International Baccalaureate (IB) research in a Gallery Walk and Showcase for all to see.

May 21, 2025

The Center Moriches Fire Department Receives National Life Group’s Do Good Heroes Award

The Center Moriches Fire Department is doing great things and making the region proud!

May 21, 2025

Stony Brook shines at 2025 SUNY university address

Stony Brook University played a prominent role in the 2025 SUNY State of the University Address and Campus Showcase.

May 21, 2025

New York healthcare consortium sues Texas law firm over alleged misleading ads

A consortium of New York-based healthcare facilities has filed a lawsuit against a Texas law firm, alleging a misleading advertising campaign that could harm their reputation.

May 21, 2025

New York man sues federal officer over food truck and property dispute

A New York man has filed a federal lawsuit against a U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer, alleging misconduct related to a property dispute involving a mobile food truck and several parcels of land.

May 21, 2025

Bitfarms faces securities class action over alleged misclassification of Bitcoin proceeds

A federal securities class action lawsuit has been filed against cryptocurrency company Bitfarms Ltd. and several of its executives, alleging financial misconduct.

May 21, 2025

Stony Brook University's Renaissance School celebrates graduation of 133 new doctors

The Renaissance School of Medicine (RSOM) at Stony Brook University held its 51st Convocation on May 19, where 133 graduates received their Doctor of Medicine (MD) degrees.

May 21, 2025

William Floyd High School sets graduation guidelines for class of 2025

The William Floyd School District has released the checklist and guidelines for the upcoming high school graduation ceremony scheduled for Saturday, June 28, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. The event will be held outdoors, with rain dates set for Sunday, June...

May 21, 2025

Stony Brook Medicine seeks applicants for health occupations partnership program

Stony Brook Medicine is currently accepting applications for its Health Occupations Partnership for Excellence (HOPE) program.

May 21, 2025

The Colonials Win Their First Ever Playoff Game

The William Floyd Colonials varsity flag football team won their first-ever playoff game.

May 21, 2025

The Eagles Unified Team Soars

The Rocky Point School District’s Unified Basketball team got a win this week against Shoreham Wading River and Comsewogue High School in their second season as a team.

May 21, 2025

Cheapest diesel found in Suffolk County during week ending May 17

4 gas stations had the lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending May 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

May 22, 2025

Stony Brook unveils new landmark letters enhancing campus spirit

Stony Brook University has introduced its new Landmark Letters, a significant addition to the campus aimed at enhancing school spirit and community identity.

May 22, 2025

YMCA Marketing VP: Huntington YMCA carnival will help ‘fund camp and program support for local families’

The Huntington YMCA will host its annual Memorial Day weekend carnival from May 23 to May 26, with proceeds supporting the YMCA’s scholarship fund to help local families send their children to camp.

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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.


Sports

Miller Place Athltes Are Off to College

The Miller Place School District recently held a National Letter of Intent signing for seven student athletes who will continue their athletic & academic careers after graduation.


Queens man sues NYPD for alleged wrongful arrest and civil rights violations

A Queens man has filed a lawsuit against the City of New York and the New York City Police Department, alleging that he was arrested without probable cause.