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Third-grade penpals meet face-to-face after months of correspondence
For the second time in the school year, students from Mrs. Dobbeck's third-grade class at Moriches Elementary School met with their penpals from Mrs. McNamara's third-grade class at John S. Hobart Elementary School.
William Floyd students participate in seal rehabilitation project
Students from William Floyd Middle School's Animal Science Club have successfully completed a project to rehabilitate and release a rescued harbor seal named "Floyd."
New York man sues Nassau County for false arrest and malicious prosecution
A New York resident has filed a civil rights lawsuit against a detective and Nassau County, alleging false arrest and malicious prosecution stemming from events in late 2023.
Liberty Mutual files RICO lawsuit over $364K in fraudulent claims
A group of insurance companies has filed a lawsuit against multiple pharmacies and individuals, alleging a scheme involving fraudulent claims for medically unnecessary prescriptions.
Debt collection agency and banks accused of deceptive practices in federal lawsuit
A federal lawsuit accuses a debt collection agency and several financial institutions of using deceptive practices to intimidate consumers.
Brookhaven opens first smart home for special needs individuals
Brookhaven Town officials, alongside Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. (FREE), celebrated the opening of Long Island's first smart home for individuals with autism and developmental disabilities on May 27.
Plaintiffs Allege Unconstitutional Tax Practices Against Nassau County Over Frozen Assessments
The Town Supervisor for Babylon along with other local figures has initiated a lawsuit against Nassau County and several New York State entities over alleged unconstitutional tax practices resulting from frozen property assessments.
Where drivers found cheapest E85 gas across Suffolk County in week ending May 24
1 gas station had the lowest price of E85 gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending May 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
Schnepp on Passport Through Parks on Long Island: 'We're promoting health and wellness in our parks'
The Passport Through Parks program invites Long Island residents to explore nearly 30 state parks through monthly guided hikes, part of a statewide wellness initiative offering low-cost outdoor activities.
Lindsay Bryde leads efforts for improved accessibility at Stony Brook University
Lindsay Bryde has taken on various roles throughout her career, including teacher, project manager, carpenter, and accessibility coordinator.
Stony Brook hosts free wheelchair tune-up for Suffolk County residents
According to the New York State Department of Health, 23.1 percent of adults in Suffolk County have a disability, with many relying on mobility devices.
Scientists use AI to improve efficiency in zinc-ion batteries
A collaborative team of scientists from Stony Brook University and Brookhaven National Laboratory has employed artificial intelligence to gain insights into the functioning of zinc-ion batteries, with the aim of enhancing their efficiency for...
Stony Brook hosts global experts at Cray User Group Meeting
Stony Brook University recently hosted the 2025 Cray User Group (CUG) Meeting, an annual event for experts in high-performance computing (HPC).
Mother and daughter graduate together from Stony Brook University's health science program
Ambreen Sajid and her daughter, Nawal Choudhry, recently graduated together from Stony Brook University’s Health Science program.
Stony Brook honors top doctoral researchers at annual colloquium
Stony Brook University recently held its annual Distinguished Doctoral Colloquium, recognizing five doctoral students with the President’s Award to Distinguished Doctoral Students.
Stony Brook University Hospital earns top 25 ranking for environmental excellence
Stony Brook University Hospital (SBUH) has been recognized as one of the Top 25 Hospitals in the United States for its efforts in environmental excellence.
Athletes Go Beyond the Playing Field to Make the Hall of Fame
This week the Suffolk Sports Hall of Fame (SSHOF) and Team Up 4 Community (TU4C) proudly honored Kate Gironda and Rowan Golub for their extraordinary commitment to community service.
Girard Is Back on Top
Ward Melville golfer Ella Girard has won her second Suffolk County Championship.
Bellport Races to a Title
Bellport High School’s sprint medley relay team won first place this week at the Glenn D. Loucks Games.
Ex-director of Meaningful NY accuses organization of wrongful termination
Michele Quigley has filed a lawsuit alleging wrongful termination against Meaningful NY Initiatives for People with Disabilities after being dismissed following her request to take FMLA leave to care for her daughter needing a heart transplant.
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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.
My Fantasy Baseball Experience - Rookie Performers
I hope you had a good weekend and enjoyed my last edition of My Fantasy Baseball Experience. This week I will be talking about how to treat young players.
Staten Island woman sues NYPD and city for alleged false arrest and excessive force
A Staten Island resident has filed a lawsuit against the City of New York and unnamed NYPD officers, alleging civil rights violations stemming from an incident in May 2024.