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Last call for Class of 2025 senior portraits scheduled for October
The last call for Senior Portraits to be booked at the high school is scheduled for October 22, 23, and 24. The sessions will take place in the west gym. Any sessions after these dates must be booked directly at the studio in Farmingdale. Students are encouraged to visit schedule.prestigeportraits.com to book their appointments.
Stony Brook University celebrates National Postdoc Appreciation Week
The Graduate School and Office of Postdoctoral Affairs at Stony Brook University are set to celebrate National Postdoc Appreciation Week (NPAW). This annual event aims to recognize the invaluable contributions that postdocs make to the university and the broader research community. The Stony Brook community is invited to participate in a series of events designed to foster connection, promote wellness, and highlight the significant role of postdocs in advancing knowledge and innovation.
Simons STEM Scholars welcomes second cohort with Summer Bridge Program
Stony Brook University’s Simons STEM Scholars Program marked the signing of its second cohort (S2) of students this past May at the Simons Foundation’s Flatiron Institute in New York City. In July, these students participated in a six-week Summer Bridge Program at Stony Brook designed to prepare them for their upcoming academic journey.
William Floyd High School announces pre-order availability for 2024-25 yearbooks
William Floyd High School 2024-25 yearbooks are available for pre-order.
Brookhaven School District announces opening amid ongoing weather monitoring
Brookhaven School District will be open on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. The district will continue to monitor weather conditions and will make a decision regarding Thursday's schedule on Wednesday evening. Officials advise staying weather aware and checking the district's website and social media for school-related updates.
Last call for Class of 2025 senior portraits scheduled for October
The last call for Senior Portraits to be booked at the high school is scheduled for October 22, 23, and 24. The sessions will take place in the west gym. Any sessions after these dates must be booked directly at the studio in Farmingdale. Students are encouraged to visit schedule.prestigeportraits.com to book their appointments.
Stony Brook University celebrates National Postdoc Appreciation Week
The Graduate School and Office of Postdoctoral Affairs at Stony Brook University are set to celebrate National Postdoc Appreciation Week (NPAW). This annual event aims to recognize the invaluable contributions that postdocs make to the university and the broader research community. The Stony Brook community is invited to participate in a series of events designed to foster connection, promote wellness, and highlight the significant role of postdocs in advancing knowledge and innovation.
Why Every Parent Needs a Will
A: If you are a parent of a young child, you have probably heard that you should have a will. But do you know why? There are two main reasons a parent of a minor child needs a Last Will and Testament. The first is to create a testamentary trust to hold assets distributable to the child who cannot legally inherit assets as a minor. The second is to name a guardian in the event both parents pass away before the child reaches the age of eighteen.
Experts Discuss Flood Impacts at Climate READi Northeast Regional Workshop
On the heels of a Northeastern rainstorm that flooded towns on Long Island and claimed at least two lives in Connecticut, teams of scientists, engineers, and representatives of local power and transportation utilities met to discuss the increasing frequency of severe weather and its impacts on crucial infrastructure. The timing for the meeting at New York's Kennedy International Airport on August 21-22, 2024, was coincidental. However, the recent storm set the stage for discussions about how power systems and dependent services will respond to a changing climate.
Brookhaven to Celebrate History at Annual Country Fair
The Town of Brookhaven will host its annual Country Fair on September 21 and 22 at the historic Longwood Estate in Ridge, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. The event will include historic re-enactments, demonstrations, food, entertainment by the Ed Travers Band, craft vendors, children's activities, a Tesla Museum exhibit, a dog show, a vintage apron show, and house museum tours. Admission is $5 per person. Children under 12 are free and will receive a "Passport to the Past." Parking is free with a complimentary shuttle service from Longwood Junior High School. Leashed and well-behaved pets are welcome. The Longwood Estate is located at the corner of Longwood Road and Smith Road in Ridge. For more information, call 631-924-1820.
UPCOMING: ALS Awareness Golf Outing in Honor of Late Lake Ronkonkoma Native
Proceeds for the Fourth Annual Danielle Kirrane Memorial Golf Outing - to be held on Wednesday, September 18 at Dyker Golf Course in Brooklyn—will go to ALS United of Greater NY, first responders in need through esteemed charities like the Gary Sinise Foundation, and additional terminal illness-based causes.
Beware Of The Overreaction
Week one can certainly give some insight, but we also have to remember there is a ramp up and try not to get caught up in our freshest memory. Just last season on the first Monday Night football game the Jets beat the Bills, despite Aaron Rodgers going down. The Texans were beat down as CJ Stroud and the offense failed to produce even one touchdown, while the Browns and Falcons looked like world beaters with easy division wins. We also saw 12 of the 16 games go under the total and plenty of the public believed the NFL would be a defense first league from here on out.
Riverhead man sentenced to 22 years for fatal stabbing
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced today that Gelber Lopez Perez, 20, of Riverhead, has been sentenced to 22 years in prison followed by five years of post-release supervision. The sentencing follows his guilty plea to Manslaughter in the First Degree for the fatal stabbing of Tony Fernando Alvarado Ajcuc, 26, also of Riverhead.
William Floyd High School's business academy featured on LI News Radio
William Floyd High School Business Academy chairperson Ms. Jacqueline Giacalone was recently featured on "Spotlight on LI Schools," a weekly program on LI News Radio that highlights notable developments in Long Island's schools. During her appearance, Ms. Giacalone discussed the various opportunities available to students through the Business Academy at William Floyd High School, emphasizing how these programs prepare students for post-graduation success.
William Floyd High School opens National Honor Society applications for 2024-25
The William Floyd High School Honor Society Colonial Chapter Charter #7567 is now accepting applications for the 2024-25 school year.
First neutrinos detected at Fermilab short-baseline detector
Scientists working on the Short-Baseline Near Detector (SBND) at Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory have identified the detector's first neutrino interactions.
Riverhead man sentenced to 22 years for fatal stabbing
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced today that Gelber Lopez Perez, 20, of Riverhead, has been sentenced to 22 years in prison followed by five years of post-release supervision. The sentencing follows his guilty plea to Manslaughter in the First Degree for the fatal stabbing of Tony Fernando Alvarado Ajcuc, 26, also of Riverhead.
William Floyd High School's business academy featured on LI News Radio
William Floyd High School Business Academy chairperson Ms. Jacqueline Giacalone was recently featured on “Spotlight on LI Schools,” a weekly program on LI News Radio that highlights notable developments in Long Island's schools. During her appearance, Ms. Giacalone discussed the various opportunities available to students through the Business Academy at William Floyd High School, emphasizing how these programs prepare students for post-graduation success.
Experts discuss flood impacts at Climate READi Northeast Regional Workshop
On the heels of a Northeastern rainstorm that flooded towns on Long Island and claimed at least two lives in Connecticut, teams of scientists, engineers, and representatives of local power and transportation utilities met to discuss the increasing frequency of severe weather and its impacts on crucial infrastructure. The timing for the meeting at New York’s Kennedy International Airport on August 21-22, 2024, was coincidental. However, the recent storm set the stage for discussions about how power systems and dependent services will respond to a changing climate.
Brookhaven Animal Shelter to host Oktoberfest event on September 28
On September 28, the Town of Brookhaven Animal Shelter and Adoption Center will be featured during Oktoberfest at the Millhouse Inn, located at 284 Mill Road in Yaphank. Doors open at noon. Visitors can meet dogs available for adoption, obtain Matchmaker Forms, get volunteer information, and make donations to support the shelter's animals. Guests will enjoy food, drinks, music, and more.
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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.