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Where drivers found cheapest E85 gas across Suffolk County in week ending Aug. 17
1 gas station had the lowest price of E85 gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
Big Play Lapp Turns Heads
Lapp caught a deep 47-yard pass from backup QB Stetson Bennett. He finished the game with two catches for 50 yards and that long, highlight reel touchdown.
One Woman's Battle Against Hospital Infections
In her years since serving as New York's lieutenant governor, Betsy McCaughey has dedicated herself to saving lives. She was a vocal critic of Gov. Andrew Cuomo sending COVID patients into nursing homes, and her opposition to President Bill Clinton's plan for a government takeover of the healthcare system helped lead to its defeat in Congress.
The Ducks Keep the Belt Home
The Ducks won 6-2 to take two of the three games in the series. They were led by a home run by Aaron Antonini, a dominant pitching performance by Ellis, who notched his first Ducks win, and the bullpen trio of Peyton Williams, Jake Fishman and David Griffin closed it out.
House Report Details Biden Corruption
WASHINGTON—President Joe Biden abused his office by engaging in a conspiracy to peddle influence to enrich his family, according to an Impeachment Inquiry report released by a trio of Congressional committees.
Turtle Rescue Results in Emergency Scare for Supervisor
In his own words, Brookhaven Supervisor Dan Panico tells the tale of what happened to him when he went to rescue some turtles left stranded after the Mill Pond dam let loose during a catastrophic storm in Stony Brook.
Flooding Leaves Residents in Disbelief
Residents stood in disbelief as they viewed the damage caused by dams breaking at Mill Pond in Stony Brook and Stump Pond in Smithtown. They shared their views of the disaster with the South Shore Press.
Storm Scars Suffolk
Multiple levels of government are responding to the disastrous storm and flooding that carved a scar through Stony Brook and drained the massive Stump Pond in Smithtown, causing $75 million in damages. Homes, businesses, and institutions battered by up to 10 inches of rain the night of August 18 are in line for state and federal funds under an emergency declaration by the governor.
Powerful Rep. Visits Long Island
One of the most powerful members of Congress, Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan, made a visit to Long Island to accept the endorsement of the New York Conservative Party on behalf of Donald Trump in his bid to retake the White House. The former wrestling champion and coach shared some insight into his politics and made a case against continuing the Biden administration through the election of Vice President Kamala Harris.
Add Another Hall of Fame For Rotanz
Rotanz won the Long Island Coach of the Year award three times over his career (2001, 2003, 2007). He has 256 career wins in his 18 seasons at Shoreham-Wading River, to just 99 losses, and led the Wildcats to state championships in 2001, 2007 and 2012. Rotanz said "I brought a lot of playing experience with me to Shoreham-Wading River, a new program, in 1995, and within 7 years we went from a scrappy upstart to New York State champions with a top-10 national ranking."
Where drivers found cheapest midgrade gas across Suffolk County in week ending Aug. 17
According to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com, 4 gas stations had the lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Aug. 17.
Railroad Museum of Long Island president: 'We are celebrating the 190th anniversary of the Long Island Rail Road'
Railroad enthusiasts young and old are invited to help Long Island celebrate its rich history at the 21st annual Riverhead Railroad Festival on Saturday, Aug. 24 and Sunday, Aug. 25.
Long Island Aquarium spokeswoman of Sunset Adventure: 'It's very peaceful and serene but also a party boat'
While the Shark Dive at Long Island Aquarium is exhilarating, the Booze Cruise/Sunset Adventure inspires relaxation, and there are several opportunities to kick back and party on the Peconic River in August and September.
Brookhaven lab calibrates advanced spectrometer for Alabama forest research
The William Bankhead National Forest in Alabama is set to host sophisticated scientific instruments as part of a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) research facility aimed at studying the connections between the forest and atmosphere. The DOE’s Atmospheric Radiation Measurement (ARM) user facility will ensure these instruments' precision and accuracy before installation.
Catalyst converts methane directly into methanol in single-step process
Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Brookhaven National Laboratory, along with collaborating institutions, have developed a highly selective catalyst capable of converting methane into methanol in a single-step reaction. This advancement is detailed in a recent publication in the Journal of the American Chemical Society.
Former Stony Brook attorney sentenced for stealing over $800K from clients
Douglas Valente, 57, of Florida, the former principal attorney at the Valente Law Group based in Stony Brook, was sentenced to one and one-third to four years in prison for stealing more than $800,000 from three former clients by taking their money from his escrow account. The announcement was made by Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney.
Stony Brook completes third round focused on climate change under Tiger Teams Initiative
Last fall, the third iteration of the Tiger Team initiative was launched. The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) and the Office of the Provost at Stony Brook University charged six teams focusing on different climate change topic areas to map existing strengths onto opportunities for new funding. The goal of this initiative was to prepare the research community to respond to upcoming federal funding opportunities by submitting competitive proposals.
Ancient DNA reveals genetic diversity among post-Roman elites
Krishna Veeramah, associate professor in the Department of Ecology and Evolution at Stony Brook University’s College of Arts and Sciences, is leading an international team of researchers in a new study of ancient DNA that provides insight into the development and social structures of European rural communities following the fall of the Roman Empire.
Which gas stations in Suffolk County had the cheapest diesel during week ending Aug. 17
According to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com, 1 gas station had the lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Aug. 17.
Illegal Aliens Have Registered and Are Voting in Ohio – Prosecution Referrals Made
Heading into one of the most contentious, and arguably the most important elections in the modern era, ensuring only legal voters are voting is crucial. To that end, Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced today that he has formally referred evidence of non-citizen voter registrations to Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost for further review and potential prosecution.
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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.