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Sep 13, 2024

Stony Brook Student Awarded Voyager Scholarship

Senior Honors College student Rachel Alexandre has been awarded the Voyager Scholarship, the Obama-Chesky Scholarship for Public Service. Alexandre, who is pursuing a double major in globalization studies and international relations and political science, with a minor in creative writing and literature, is one of only 100 students nationwide selected for the 2024-2026 cohort.

Sep 13, 2024

Which gas stations in Suffolk County had the cheapest regular gas during week ending Sept. 7

According to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com, 1 gas station had the lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Sept. 7.

Sep 13, 2024

William Floyd hosts Longwood for Parkway Power Bowl XIII

On Saturday, September 14 at 1 pm, the William Floyd varsity Colonials will face the Longwood Lions in the annual Parkway Power Bowl. This marks the 13th Power Bowl matchup between these two rivals as they compete for bragging rights during the opening game of the fall 2024 season. The Colonials currently lead the Parkway Power Bowl series with a record of 10-2, including a 21-0 victory last year.

Sep 13, 2024

Center for News Literacy hosts election news event on September 23

As the U.S. election nears, finding reliable news amid a flood of disinformation, misinformation, and half-truths has become increasingly challenging.

Sep 13, 2024

WFHS senior Scott Eriksen named among Newsday’s top 100 boys' varsity soccer players

William Floyd High School senior Scott Eriksen, a forward on the boys’ varsity soccer team, has been named among the Top 100 boys’ varsity soccer players for the fall 2024 season by Newsday.

Sep 13, 2024

Stony Brook Collaborative for the Earth announces fall town hall events

Stony Brook University faculty and staff are invited to sign up for three town halls hosted by the Stony Brook Collaborative for the Earth (C4E) this fall.

Sep 13, 2024

Rachel Alexandre awarded prestigious Voyager Scholarship

Senior Honors College student Rachel Alexandre has been awarded the Voyager Scholarship, the Obama-Chesky Scholarship for Public Service. Alexandre, who is pursuing a double major in globalization studies and international relations and political science, with a minor in creative writing and literature, is one of only 100 students nationwide selected for the 2024-2026 cohort.

Sep 13, 2024

Stony Brook University partners with New York Women in Communications

Stony Brook University has established a partnership with New York Women in Communications (NYWICI), a professional organization for women in journalism, broadcasting, public relations, corporate communications, advertising, and related fields. Stony Brook joins NYWICI’s inaugural group of university partners alongside New York University and LIM College.

Sep 13, 2024

Stony Brook honors educators with CELT Celebration of Teaching Awards

Educators Honored During New Faculty Orientation

Sep 13, 2024

Ronald McDonald House Charities hosts fundraising run for new facility

Ronald McDonald House Charities New York Metro is organizing “Anthony’s Red Shoe Fund Run” on Sunday, October 13, to support its capital campaign for a new $30 million house at Stony Brook Children’s Hospital.

Sep 13, 2024

Stony Brook University student wins Ann Marie Brown Memorial Scholarship

Hamnah Khan, a master of health administration graduate student at Stony Brook University, has been selected as the 2024 Ann Marie Brown Memorial Scholarship recipient. This $2,000 scholarship is awarded annually by the Nassau-Suffolk Hospital Council (NSHC) and its Communications Committee.

Sep 13, 2024

Islip Terrace man pleads guilty to manslaughter; wife admits hindering prosecution

Eduardo Vega, 58, of Islip Terrace, has pleaded guilty to Manslaughter in the First Degree for fatally stabbing his son-in-law, Roshane McLaren, 34. The incident occurred in the driveway of their home. Vega's wife and co-defendant, Tanya Denis, 48, also from Islip Terrace, pleaded guilty to Hindering Prosecution in the Third Degree for her involvement.

Sep 13, 2024

Suffolk County Jobless Rates Tick Up as New York Continues to Lag Behind Nation in Job Recovery

New York State is lagging behind the rest of the nation in recovering jobs lost during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sep 13, 2024

Port Jefferson Chamber rep on Dragon Boat Race Festival: 'It's the 10th year...it's very special'

Port Jefferson is celebrating 10 years of tradition with the Port Jefferson Dragon Boat Race Festival to be held on Saturday, Sept. 14.

Sep 13, 2024

Visually-Impaired plaintiff sues clothing company over website accessibility violations

Paul Abramson has filed a class-action lawsuit against Left Field NYC for allegedly failing to make its website accessible to blind users, citing violations of federal and state laws including the ADA. The suit seeks a permanent injunction and compensatory damages.

Sep 13, 2024

East Hampton Police officer alleges systemic gender discrimination by employer

Andrea M. Kess has filed a federal lawsuit against the Town of East Hampton alleging pervasive gender discrimination and retaliation within its police department since her employment April 2016.

Sep 13, 2024

Suffolk County Farm spokeswoman on Farm Campout: 'It's a special night'

For those looking to spend family time away from cellphones and other distractions, the Cornell Cooperative Extension has a suggestion with its Farm Campout the weekend of Saturday, Sept. 14, with a rain date of Sept. 21.

Sep 13, 2024

Americans Stuck in Space

They were supposed to visit the International Space Station for five days, but now it looks like they'll be stuck up there for almost a year as the ship that was supposed to bring them home came back empty. That leaves astronauts Barry "Butch" Wilmore and Sunita "Suni" Williams stuck in space.

Sep 12, 2024

They Will Never Forget

They gathered on the 23rd Anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks to make one thing clear: they will never forget those who lost their lives trying to save others.

Sep 12, 2024

Candidates Survive Contentious Debate

The much-anticipated tilt between the former president and vice president looking to take the reins of the world's most powerful nation didn't lead to the demise of either candidate—neither side landed a knockout blow—and probably won't move the needle much with the undecided voters so crucial come November 5.

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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.