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Jan 29, 2025

Approved Oil Co. sues Sprague HP Holdings for illegal monopoly in NYC fuel market

A lawsuit has been filed in New York City, accusing Sprague HP Holdings LLC and its affiliates of monopolistic practices in the liquid fuel industry.

Jan 29, 2025

Hurdles Ahead for Long Island Green Energy

They are planning to build 84 wind turbines three times taller than the Statue of Liberty. A 123-mile ocean cable will connect them to the mainland and then run 17 miles to a switching station. They’ve designed a new operations center and a training facility and have commissioned a 262-foot-long ship to service the windmills. They’re even paying $140 million to the town and county for allowing the cable to come ashore at Smith Point.

Jan 29, 2025

Cautionary Tale of Long Island’s Last Big Power Project

South Shore Press reporter Robert Chartuk was on the ground covering the Shoreham debacle and shares some memories from the early 1980s when opposition to the plant peaked and the state stepped in to shut it down.

Jan 29, 2025

SSP Analysis: President Trump Lays Down the Law at Davos

It was a shot heard around the world when President Trump told the group of international elites at their annual meeting in Switzerland how things would be with him back in charge. It will be an “America First” agenda, a drastic departure from the days of ex-President Joe Biden, who Trump said let the other countries of the world “rip us off.”

Jan 29, 2025

Town of Brookhaven and Sachem North HS Celebrate the Life of Teacher Matthew “Dezy” DiStefano

Town of Brookhaven Supervisor Dan Panico, Councilman Neil Manzella and Councilman Neil Foley joined hundreds of Sachem North High School students and faculty, family and friends to honor Matthew “Dezy” DiStefano, who died due to Stage 4 Kidney Cancer in 2020 at the age of 42.

Jan 29, 2025

Hundreds Celebrate the Life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at Annual Brookhaven Town Luncheon

A special “Day of Service” luncheon was held at the Bellport Golf Club to honor the life and memory of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Jan 29, 2025

"Promises Kept:" NYS Conservative Chairman on President Trump's Pro Life Pardons

As the March for Life Rally was held in Washington, DC. President Trump followed through with his campaign promise to pardon pro-life advocates who had been maliciously prosecuted by the Biden-Harris Department of Justice (DOJ) under the Freedom of Access to Clinics (FACE) Act.

Jan 29, 2025

Interactive kinetic origami garden combines STEM and art at Javits Center

The intersection of science and art at Stony Brook University has resulted in an innovative origami installation at the Javits Center.

Jan 29, 2025

Workshop aims to educate on healthy vs. unhealthy relationship dynamics

Farmingville, NY – In a joint effort to address the dynamics of relationships in today's digital world, Long Island Against Domestic Violence (LIADV) and the Suffolk County Police Department are working together to empower both adults and teens.

Jan 29, 2025

High school medical club donates $500 to children's hospital program

The William Floyd High School Medical Club has donated $500 to the Child Life Program at Stony Brook Children’s Hospital.

Jan 29, 2025

Stony Brook partners with Suffolk Academy for women's health fair

Stony Brook Medicine is collaborating with the Suffolk Academy of Medicine to organize a Galentine’s Women’s Health Fair.

Jan 28, 2025

Electrical inspector sues Haydan Consultants for discrimination and retaliation

A New York man has filed a lawsuit alleging racial, religious, and color discrimination in the workplace, as well as retaliation that led to his termination.

Jan 28, 2025

Protester sues NYPD officers for excessive force during October 2023 demonstration

A lawsuit has been filed in the Eastern District of New York, alleging police brutality and misconduct during a peaceful protest. Gabriella Flanagan, the plaintiff, claims she was subjected to excessive force by officers from the New York City Police Department (NYPD) on October 21, 2023.

Jan 28, 2025

Officer Up: SSP Speaks to Stony Brook Hospital’s Dr. Voss after Injured Hero Cop’s Release

Gallagher—for the second time in three years—left Stony Brook Hospital in better shape than when he was admitted. In December of 2022, he was stabbed in Medford while on the job. Upon recovery, he opted for Highway Patrol, as opposed to desk duty detail.

Jan 28, 2025

Eighth-Grade Runner is #1 in the State

Being ranked #1 in the state is such a rare feat and to accomplish that as an 8th grader only adds to the aura of the honor. That honor has gone to Great Hollow Middle School eighth grader, Andrew Collins.

Jan 28, 2025

Tale Of The (Betting) Tape

Want even more Mahomes magic stats? Mahomes is a perfect 8-0 against the spread when he is either an underdog or a favorite that is less than 3 points. He is also 17-3 in his playoff career.

Jan 28, 2025

Intersection renamed to honor teacher Matthew "Dezy" DiStefano

On January 27, a ceremony was held to honor the late Matthew "Dezy" DiStefano at Sachem North High School in Farmingville, New York.

Jan 28, 2025

Stony Brook displays ice sculptures at Port Jefferson Festival

Thousands of visitors gathered at the Port Jefferson Ice Festival on January 25 and 26, marking the sixth annual event hosted by the Port Jefferson Business Improvement District.

Jan 28, 2025

Student artist Anika Griffing installs winning artwork at SBU

Combining her interests in physics, astronomy, symmetry, math, music, and art, Anika Griffing's creations explore a wide range of topics.

Jan 28, 2025

Stony Brook Medicine named among America’s best hospitals by Healthgrades

Stony Brook Medicine has been recognized by Healthgrades as one of America's 50 Best Hospitals for 2025.

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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.


Opinion

From the Newsroom: In God We Trust, All Others Bring Data

Politicians make plenty of promises and toss out false claims with zero data backing them up.


Sports

The Big Beautiful Bill Targets Bettors

While many Americans celebrated President Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill," there was one section of the bill that targets a very select group of people: sports bettors