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House Democrats Stand Firm Against Citizen-Only Voting
The US House of Representatives passed the Safeguarding American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act on a largely party line vote.
William Floyd students excel at New York State Youth and Government conference
The William Floyd High School Youth and Government program recently achieved commendable success at the 89th annual New York State YMCA Youth and Government conference in Albany.
Money Talks: Chipotle CEO Says ‘Yes’ to Extra Guac, Earns Billionaire Status
Forbes added Chipotle founder and former CEO Steve Ells and 287 others to its updated "World Billionaires List" published at the tail-end of March.
William Floyd coach Desmond Megna celebrates his 100th career lacrosse win
William Floyd High School's boys’ varsity lacrosse team secured a significant milestone under the leadership of head coach Desmond Megna, who achieved his 100th career victory.
New businesses open in Stony Brook Village with supportive community leaders present
On April 11, 2025, Stony Brook Village in Farmingville, NY, witnessed three ribbon-cutting ceremonies, marking the openings of new and expanding businesses on Main Street.
William Floyd celebrates six athletes named in Newsday's 2025 Spring to lists
William Floyd High School boasts six of its student-athletes named on Newsday's top player lists for the 2025 varsity spring sports season.
William Floyd Elementary celebrates 'No Place for Hate' day with activities and pledges
William Floyd Elementary School recently marked its third year as a "No Place for Hate" institution with a schoolwide event dedicated to the anti-bullying program.
Empire Freight co-founder sues former partners for $10M, alleging embezzlement and racketeering
An entrepreneur has filed a lawsuit against his former business partners, accusing them of orchestrating a complex scheme to defraud him and his company.
Sanders To New York Is Not Dead
In NFL circles April is the month for the NFL Draft, but that special day takes up more time in football fans minds before the actual selections begin.
Coach D Is the Champion of Diversity
Legislator Jim Mazzarella honored coach Darrell Sumpter this week for his impact that he had on the William Floyd community.
Liberty Mutual ses Brooklyn pharmacy alleging $748K no-fault insurance fraud scheme
Liberty Mutual General Insurance Company and other affiliates have filed a lawsuit against Argyle Pharmacy Inc., Mehtab Bibi, and Timur Yuzefpolsky, alleging a sophisticated scheme to defraud them through fraudulent insurance claims.
Stony Brook PhD student wins top prize at endodontists' conference
Abdel Hameed Mahmoud, a PhD candidate at the Department of Oral Biology and Pathology, Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine, recently received first place for his research poster at the American Association of Endodontists (AAE) annual meeting in...
Stony Brook honors outstanding alumni for 2025
The Stony Brook School of Health Professions commemorated its 2025 Outstanding Alumni Awards on March 26.
Stony Brook program offers direct path to medicine for high-achieving students
When Meenu Johnkutty began her academic journey at Stony Brook University as a freshman, she had already secured a spot at the Renaissance School of Medicine (RSOM).
Stony Brook researchers advocate for biomedical funding at Capitol Hill
On March 31, two prominent researchers from Stony Brook University, Lilianne Mujica-Parodi and Gábor Balázsi, participated in discussions at Capitol Hill in Washington D.C. The event was part of The American Institute for Medical and Biological...
Stony Brook hosts blood drive for Long Island man battling cancer
Stony Brook University is set to host a blood drive in honor of Aidan Fischer, a Long Island resident facing cancer for the third time.
Stony Brook University Giving Day sets new record with over $1 million raised
Stony Brook University celebrated a successful seventh annual Giving Day, raising over $1 million in a 24-hour span.
Stony Brook physicists honored with 2025 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics
Researchers from Stony Brook University's Department of Physics and Astronomy have been recognized with the 2025 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics.
Stony Brook professor awarded 2025 New Horizons in Mathematics Prize
Stony Brook University has announced that Professor John Pardon has been named a co-recipient of the New Horizons in Mathematics Prize.
Alleged MS-13 Gang Member Extradited to Suffolk County to Face Kidnapping And Assault Charges
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney today announced that Josue Zepeda Padilla, 28, of Huntington Station, was extradited and arraigned on an indictment charging for Robbery in the First Degree, Gang Assault in the First Degree, and other related charges, for his alleged role in the January 6, 2024 violent attack on a 15-year-old at the Pilgrim State Mental Facility in Brentwood that left the child unconscious
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A New Ice Rink Coming to Brookhaven
This week, Dan Panico announced that during the planning board portion of the Town Board meeting in March, there will be a site plan hearing for a proposed new hockey rink at the former Brookhaven campus of Dowling College.