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Nov 21, 2024

William Floyd High School Students Honored for Academic Excellence

These students stood out, and above, by achieving and maintaining a grade point average of 95 or higher. William Floyd students took 20 percent of all the honors. There were 160 high school students from 15 districts across Brookhaven recognized. This is a wonderful achievement and speaks volumes about the good work of the educators and leadership at Wm. Floyd High School.

Nov 21, 2024

Smithtown School of Business Olympics Turns 30

With its various unique amenities BarkBistro, BarkBath and BarkBalance, Bark n' Buff creates a healthy lifestyle for owners and their dogs inside the gym and out.

Nov 21, 2024

Levy Rewrites The Record Books

Ryan Levy has had an incredible career for Hills West soccer.He owns the Hills West records for career goals, career points, most goals in a game, and most goals in a season

Nov 21, 2024

A Longwood Alumna Heads To Team USA

Alongside U23 captain Ally Sentnor, the 28-year-old Tullis-Joyce was named in a 24-player squad to travel to Europe next week. Not included were the dynamic attacking trident of Trinity Rodman, Sophia Smith and Mallory Swanson - the so-called triple espresso - who shot the United States to the Olympic Gold in Paris this summer.

Nov 21, 2024

FEMA Screws Suffolk on Storm Aid

Long Islanders took notice when it came out that FEMA, the federal agency tasked with assisting Americans after emergencies, gave short shrift to residents in other states because they supported President Trump. They had reason to worry after a "biblical" storm wreaked havoc across Suffolk over the summer.

Nov 21, 2024

Be Well Fest 2024 promotes student health services with increased participation

Be Well Fest returned for its second year, aiming to introduce students to the various Student Health, Wellness, and Prevention Services in an engaging setting.

Nov 21, 2024

Study shows AI struggles with NYT Connections game despite advanced capabilities

A recent study led by Tuhin Chakrabarty, an assistant professor at Stony Brook's Department of Computer Science, in collaboration with researchers from Columbia University, has revealed insights into the capabilities of AI models when faced with...

Nov 21, 2024

Suffolk County DA Beefs Up Traffic Division

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney has announced the appointment of Assistant District Attorney Stephanie Dellinger as a New York State Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor. ADA Dellinger will provide expertise in prosecuting motor vehicle offenses for prosecutors and law enforcement agencies across Long Island, New York City, and the lower Hudson Valley.

Nov 21, 2024

Stony Brook study finds seasonal brain size change mechanism in common shrew

Research conducted by Stony Brook University has uncovered the seasonal changes in brain and body size of the Eurasian common shrew.

Nov 21, 2024

Stony Brook students explore abolition history at National Hall of Fame

On October 14-15, students from Stony Brook University's Living Learning Community, part of the Socially Just Seawolves (SJS) program, visited the National Abolition Hall of Fame and Museum in Peterboro, NY.

Nov 21, 2024

William Floyd High School students honored by Brookhaven Town for academic excellence

Twenty-seven students from William Floyd High School were recognized for their academic achievements at the Town of Brookhaven's 11th annual Hispanic Heritage Month celebration.

Nov 21, 2024

Suffolk DA hosts traffic safety resource prosecutor amid push for deadly driving bill

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney has announced the appointment of Assistant District Attorney Stephanie Dellinger as a New York State Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor.

Nov 21, 2024

Ronkonkoma man sentenced for double homicide involving childhood friend

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced the sentencing of Brian Cordovano, 50, from Ronkonkoma, to 30 years in prison for a double homicide that occurred in April 2022.

Nov 21, 2024

Researchers reveal molecular mechanisms behind Eurasian common shrew's seasonal brain change

Research led by William R. Thomas, PhD, alongside Professor Liliana M. Dávalos, PhD, at Stony Brook University has uncovered the molecular mechanisms that allow the Eurasian common shrew to alter its brain and body size throughout the year.

Nov 21, 2024

Michael E. White appointed interim director at Stony Brook University's WRMI

Stony Brook University has appointed Michael E. White as the interim director of The Waste Reduction and Management Institute (WRMI), part of the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences (SoMAS).

Nov 21, 2024

New room-temperature catalyst offers potential for recycling greenhouse gases

Natural gas, a major source of methane emissions, is extensively used in the United States for various purposes, including heating and electricity generation.

Nov 21, 2024

Rowan Ricardo Phillips shares insights into poetry at Stony Brook University

Last month, Rowan Ricardo Phillips, a Distinguished Professor at Stony Brook University, was acknowledged for his latest poetry collection, "Silver."

Nov 21, 2024

Dubins donate $10M to New York Climate Exchange; total impact reaches $20M

The New York Climate Exchange has announced a significant financial contribution from Glenn Dubin and Eva Andersson-Dubin, MD.

Nov 21, 2024

Carly Gomes named fellow at SUNY's Hispanic Leadership Institute

Carly Gomes, MD, an assistant professor of pediatrics at the Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University, has been named a fellow in the State University of New York (SUNY) Hispanic Leadership Institute (HLI) class of 2025.

Nov 21, 2024

Michael E. White named interim director at Stony Brook University's WRMI

Stony Brook University has appointed Michael E. White as the interim director of the Waste Reduction and Management Institute (WRMI).

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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.


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.


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.