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Sep 27, 2024

Former employee alleges discrimination against Oceanside School District under ADA

A former employee has sued Oceanside School District alleging discrimination based on multiple disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The plaintiff seeks various forms of relief including compensatory damages and attorney fees.

Sep 27, 2024

Brookhaven National Laboratory honors three distinguished administrators

The Distinguished Administrator Awards recognize key contributors in the Administrative Support path whose performance and achievements represent outstanding service to the Laboratory. The 2023 recipients are Mary Campbell, Linda Hanlon, and Donna Pfeiffer.

Sep 27, 2024

Insurance giant accuses local pharmacy chain of multi-million dollar fraud scheme

A major insurance company has filed a lawsuit against a local pharmacy chain alleging a large-scale fraud scheme exploiting New York's No-fault Law. Filed on September 16th in federal court by Allstate Insurance Company, the suit accuses Best Care Pharmacy and its principal Maksym Fedotov of submitting hundreds of false insurance claims for medically unnecessary pharmaceuticals.

Sep 27, 2024

Queens man sues NYPD officers over wrongful arrest following traffic stop

Joseph Samuel has filed a lawsuit against NYC and two NYPD officers alleging civil rights violations after being wrongfully arrested during a traffic stop in Queens last year. The suit details false evidence leading to his arrest and subsequent prosecution before charges were dismissed.

Sep 27, 2024

Brookhaven National Laboratory announces 2023 award recipients

The Brookhaven National Laboratory has announced the recipients of the 2023 Brookhaven Awards, recognizing key contributors in support functions for their outstanding service to the Laboratory.

Sep 27, 2024

Former employee alleges sexual harassment by supervisor at Dental Clinic

Ashley Roncancio has filed a lawsuit against National Dental PLLC and supervisor Hamzah Nasim alleging sexual harassment and retaliatory termination after rejecting unwanted advances. The case includes claims under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and other state laws.

Sep 27, 2024

Laboratory announces recipients of 2023 Engineering Awards

The Engineering Awards recognize distinguished contributions to the Laboratory's engineering and computing objectives. The 2023 recipients were announced on September 27, 2024.

Sep 27, 2024

PAWS Act Raises Fines for Hit-n-Runs Involving Pets

State Sen. Andrew Gounardes (D-Brooklyn) and Assemblyman Tony Simone (D-Manhattan) introduced the PAWS Act Protecting Animals Walking on the Street Act. The Act, if passed, will substantially raise the fines for hit-n-runs involving a pet or companion animal.

Sep 27, 2024

October Surprise Rocks Flood Campaign

An October Surprise came a little early for Assemblyman Ed Flood's reelection bid when a state Appellate Court panel disbarred him from practicing law. The decision was announced through the New York Times, the media outlet that dropped the bomb on former Rep. George Santos, leading to his ouster from Congress and eventual guilty pleas to criminal charges.

Sep 27, 2024

Tennis For Awareness Is A Huge Success

The event was a tremendous success, raising $940 for the Good Samaritan Hospital Breast Health Center. Teams registered with a $40 entry fee, with all proceeds going directly to breast cancer research. Winners and finalists earned the opportunity to attend the end-of-season Section XI tennis dinner for free.

Sep 27, 2024

Smithtown West Fights Against Cancer

This is the 15th year in a row that Smithtown West has held it's field hockey game honoring the memory of St. James Elementary School teacher Sara Long Harte.

Sep 26, 2024

Body Parts Pair Cop Pleas

Two of the suspects in the Babylon Body Parts case have copped pleas that will bring them to justice for helping cut up and dispose of the remains of two victims but spare them of murder charges.

Sep 26, 2024

Job Seeker Alert: SPCD is Hiring

If you're looking for a job, the Suffolk County Police Department is hiring for two types of positions.

Sep 26, 2024

Romaine Budget Comes With Tax Hike

Pointing to increased health care and pension costs for county workers and investments in public safety and cybersecurity, Suffolk Executive Ed Romaine has called for a tax hike in his first budget as chief executive.

Sep 26, 2024

Groundbreaking Held for High-End Patchogue Apartments

Luxury apartments with 91 units are one step closer to becoming reality in Patchogue, as local leaders and developers celebrated the groundbreaking for the new Greybarn Apartments.

Sep 26, 2024

Suffolk County SPCA to Host Free Rabies Clinic this Saturday

The Suffolk County SPCA is having its Annual Free Rabies Clinic this Saturday, September 28th, from 10am-3pm., in Gardiner Park, Montauk Highway, Bay Shore, NY.

Sep 26, 2024

Brookhaven Bulldozes and Brings Down Blighted Property

Brookhaven Bulldozes and Brings Down Blighted Property

Sep 26, 2024

Paving Projects Patched Up Brookhaven Roads

Brookhaven Town Highway Superintendent Daniel P. Losquadro and Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich announced the completion of two paving projects in Port Jefferson Station.

Sep 26, 2024

Dayton Avenue School Track and Field Officially Open

The new multipurpose field and track is officially open at the Dayton Avenue School, within the Eastport-South Manor Central School District.

Sep 26, 2024

Animal Owner Pleads Guilty in Dog Mauling of Toddler

A Mastic woman couldn't control her dog, who viciously attacked and seriously injured a two-year-old child. The rampage continued when the dog attacked the young boy's uncle who was trying to stop the dog from injuring the toddler.

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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.