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Dec 18, 2024

Stony Brook's Sritha Rajupet recognized as an American Medical Informatics Association fellow

Sritha Rajupet, the chair of Family, Population and Preventive Medicine at Stony Brook Renaissance School of Medicine, has been awarded the title of Fellow of AMIA (American Medical Informatics Association), known as FAMIA.

Dec 18, 2024

Brookhaven seeks nominations for annual women's recognition awards

The Brookhaven Town Division of Women’s Services is inviting nominations for the 39th Annual Women’s Recognition Awards.

Dec 18, 2024

Brookhaven adjusts recycling schedule for holidays

The Town of Brookhaven has announced changes to its recycling schedule in light of the upcoming Christmas and New Year’s holidays.

Dec 18, 2024

William Paca Middle School spreads holiday cheer through music and charity

William Paca Middle School recently engaged in spreading holiday cheer through music and acts of generosity.

Dec 17, 2024

Lawsuit accuses Paragon Motors of fostering hostile work environment

A civil lawsuit has been filed against Paragon Motors of Woodside, Inc., a New York-based automotive company, accusing it of fostering a hostile work environment through sexual harassment and discrimination.

Dec 17, 2024

Lawsuit alleges Delta Air Lines discriminated against former employee

A former employee has filed a lawsuit against Delta Air Lines, Inc., alleging workplace discrimination and retaliation.

Dec 17, 2024

Lawsuit alleges deceptive labeling by Piping Rock Health Products

A class-action lawsuit has been filed against Piping Rock Health Products, LLC, doing business as Natural Vitality, over allegations of misleading labeling on their "CALM GUMMIES Magnesium Supplement" products.

Dec 17, 2024

Former employee alleges discrimination over vaccine mandate at Stony Brook Hospital

A former employee has filed a lawsuit against Stony Brook University Hospital, alleging wrongful termination due to disability discrimination related to the hospital’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate.

Dec 17, 2024

Liberty Mutual sues psychology clinic network for alleged fraud

Liberty Mutual Insurance has filed a lawsuit against a group of individuals and entities, accusing them of orchestrating a fraudulent insurance scheme.

Dec 17, 2024

Civil rights lawsuit filed against NYC police over alleged racial discrimination

A civil rights lawsuit has been filed against the City of New York and its police department, accusing them of negligence and discrimination.

Dec 17, 2024

Lawsuit filed over alleged patent infringement in quartz manufacturing

A patent dispute is underway in the Eastern District of New York, where a Florida-based company has accused a New York firm of infringing on its patent.

Dec 17, 2024

Lawsuit alleges police brutality by New York City Police during public festival

A lawsuit has been filed against the City of New York, alleging police brutality during the 2023 J'Ouvert celebration in Brooklyn. Sidarius Davis, the plaintiff, claims he was the victim of excessive force by the New York Police Department (NYPD) during the event.

Dec 17, 2024

Lawsuit accuses JetBlue Airways of racially discriminating against father and daughter

A father and his minor daughter have filed a lawsuit against JetBlue Airways, alleging racial discrimination during their travel experience.

Dec 17, 2024

Nearly 60% Want Hochul Out

A recent Sienna Poll delivers bad news to Governor Kathy Hochul and a blow to Democrat policies generally.

Dec 17, 2024

Government Wins and Pets Lose in Latest Court Ruling

New York State, and Governor Kathy Hochul, won a court ruling over a law they claim helps pets, but in reality drives egregious pet mill operations underground.

Dec 17, 2024

Beloved William Floyd Coach Killed in Car Crash

Hearts are heavy across the William Floyd School District, as they confirmed the tragic loss of their much-beloved boys’ varsity assistant basketball coach, Darrell Sumpter, in a car crash on Sunrise Highway.

Dec 17, 2024

Tragic Loss Stuns Community

The tragic loss that sent waves of grief across the William Floyd community first appeared as a routine police report.

Dec 17, 2024

Investors Throw Millions at Suffolk

The sale of $350 million in Tax Anticipation Notes at 2.94% and $46.4 million in Refunding Serial Bonds at 2.66% was reported by Comptroller John Kennedy. He attributes the impressive number of bidders to the county’s improved credit ratings which resulted in healthy competition, and significant cost savings for the residents of Suffolk County.

Dec 17, 2024

History Comes Alive at Military Museum

The museum is the dream of the nearby Rocky Point VFW Post 6249 membership, whose stories are befitting of the many heroes depicted in the gallery’s hallowed halls. There’s museum advisor Joe Cognitore, the post’s commander, whose Army service in Vietnam earned him a Bronze Star with a “V” for Valor.

Dec 17, 2024

Tragic Loss Stuns Community

“Incident: Man Killed in Motor Vehicle Crash,” read the dispatch from the Suffolk Police. “Location: Sunrise Highway, 1½ miles east of Horseblock Road, Shirley. Date/Time: Friday, December 13, 2024 at 1:37 p.m.

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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.


National

DOGE Report: Energy Department saves over $7.5 Billion

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently announced the termination of 321 financial awards supporting 223 projects, resulting in a savings of approximately $7.56 billion dollars for American taxpayers.


National

Republicans draw line over illegal immigrant health funding

Washington upended as Democrats fight for illegal immigrant funding.