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World Champion Beatboxer Inspires Connetquot Singers
World champion beatboxer and Connetquot High School alumna Kaila Mullady returned to her hometown roots recently, leading a dynamic workshop with the Seventh Street Singers, the school’s auditioned modern a cappella group.
William Floyd Senior Selected for Parrish Art Museum Program
WFHS senior Bella Humberstone has been selected to serve on the Parrish Art Museum’s ARTscope Teen Council, an 18-week paid internship program designed to introduce students to careers in museums and the visual arts.
Longwood Students Philly Bound to Learn Democracy Firsthand
Students at Longwood High School will soon take part in a hands-on civics learning experience in Philadelphia thanks to a competitive national grant awarded to social studies teacher Jeanne Knudsen, the Longwood Central School District announced.
Smithtown Students Shine in Perfect Pitch Boardroom Finals
Smithtown High School East and West students showcased confidence, creativity, and quick thinking as they took part in the annual Perfect Pitch speed networking event, highlighted this year by a new and competitive “Boardroom Finals” format.
Stony Brook delivers world’s first commercial plozasiran dose for rare lipid disorder
Stony Brook Heart Institute’s Center for Advanced Lipid Management has become the first medical center worldwide to deliver a commercial dose of plozasiran, an RNA-interference therapy recently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration...
Sachem North wins team title at Joe Davidson Memorial Wrestling Tournament
Sachem North secured the team championship at the Joe Davidson Memorial Wrestling Tournament, which took place on its home turf.
Leadership and Sacrifice During the Battle of the Bulge
Heroes emerge from the Battle of the Bulge
William Floyd High School Cosmetology program supports local families with holiday donations
The William Floyd High School Career and Technical Education (CTE) Cosmetology program has contributed to holiday charitable efforts by donating items to Colonial Youth & Family Services.
Moriches Elementary celebrates holidays with student projects and annual concert
Moriches Elementary School, part of the William Floyd School District, organized several activities for students during December as part of its “December to Remember” spirit month.
Sachem High School East choir performs at Brookhaven Town Hall holiday event
Members of the Sachem High School East Concert Choir performed at Brookhaven Town Hall as part of the town’s annual toy and blood drive.
William Floyd paraprofessionals assist with holiday gifts.
For the second consecutive year, the William Floyd United Paraprofessional and Teaching Assistant Association participated in the Suffolk County Police Department 7th Precinct’s “Hope for the Holidays” event.
Stony Brook University reflects on leadership change and record achievements in 2025
Stony Brook University has highlighted several significant developments from 2025, marking the year as notable for both achievements and milestones.
William Floyd School District mourns loss of former trustee Dr. Frederick Miller
The William Floyd School District announced the passing of former Board of Education Trustee Dr. Frederick Miller, who died on December 15. Dr. Miller was a longtime resident and active member of the community. Dr. Miller served in the United...
William Floyd High School student earns second consecutive selection to Juilliard Pre-College program
William Floyd High School senior Jackson Seifert has been selected for a second consecutive year to participate in The Juilliard Pre-College program, where he will serve as Principal Trombone in The Juilliard Pre-College Orchestra.
Stony Brook men’s basketball team to debut children’s hospital uniforms on December 13
The Stony Brook University men's basketball team will introduce new uniforms inspired by Stony Brook Children’s Hospital during their game against Central Michigan on December 13 at Stony Brook Arena.
Tangier Smith Elementary student wins top prize in Brookhaven Recycles poster contest
Tangier Smith Elementary School fourth grader Daniel Guaman Macias has been named the first-place winner for grades 3-5 in the Town of Brookhaven’s second annual “Brookhaven Recycles” Poster Contest.
William Floyd High School student wins local Omega Psi Phi essay contest
William Floyd High School senior Andriana Perez has been named the first-place winner in an essay contest organized by the Chi Rho Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity.
William Floyd football coach Paul Longo retires after record-setting career
Paul Longo, who served as head coach of the William Floyd Colonials varsity football team for 31 years, has announced his resignation.
Two William Floyd High School juniors named among Newsday's top girls' basketball players
Chloe Campbell and Savannah Pantry, both juniors at William Floyd High School, have been recognized by Newsday as two of the top 100 girls’ basketball players for the 2025-26 season.
Study links tumor metabolism with chemotherapy drug effectiveness
An international team of researchers, including Peter J. Tonge, PhD, from Stony Brook University, has identified a link between tumor metabolism and the effectiveness of chemotherapy drugs in cancer cells.
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A New Ice Rink Coming to Brookhaven
This week, Dan Panico announced that during the planning board portion of the Town Board meeting in March, there will be a site plan hearing for a proposed new hockey rink at the former Brookhaven campus of Dowling College.