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Aug 23, 2024

Cheapest premium gas found in Suffolk County during week ending Aug. 17

2 gas stations had the lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Aug 23, 2024

New Legislation Says 'No" to Mask Wearing While Committing a Crime

The days when masked and hooded protestors can terrorize neighborhoods and commit crimes indiscriminately, and without consequence because they have hidden their faces to evade law enforcement, may soon be over in New York.

Aug 23, 2024

Saving Lives For Team USA

While the Olympics in Paris might be over that doesn't end the proud Suffolk county athletes representing the United States all over the world. This past week Colin Veit of Port Jefferson represented team USA in Australia at the Lifesaving World Championships.

Aug 22, 2024

Cheapest regular gas found in Suffolk County during week ending Aug. 17

According to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com, 8 gas stations had the lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Aug. 17.

Aug 22, 2024

The Economic Lead Balloon of Kamala Harris

Government-mandated price controls have never worked, and in many cases, they have ended in disaster in countries such as the Soviet Union, Venezuela, and even the United States during the "Nixon Shock" when they were tried in 1971.

Aug 22, 2024

Storms caused by Ernesto cause flash flooding, damage in Smithtown

Ten inches of rain and flash flooding hit the Town of Smithtown in the aftermath of Ernesto. Town officials have been assessing the damage and areas of concern.

Aug 22, 2024

Study reveals genetic diversity among post-Roman elites

A recent study of ancient DNA, co-led by Krishna R. Veeramah, PhD, from Stony Brook University, offers new insights into the formation and social structures of European rural communities after the fall of the Roman Empire. The research findings were published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS).

Aug 21, 2024

Brookhaven Announces Annual Keith Romaine Memorial Snapper Derby Set for Sept. 8

The snapper derby will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 8, according to the Town of Brookhaven website. It will be held at the Union Avenue Dock in Center Moriches.

Aug 21, 2024

Money Matters Mondays to teach financial literacy in Brookhaven for youth ages 16 to 24

The series will be held from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Mondays in September at Brookhaven Town Hall, 1st floor meeting room - south, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, New York.

Aug 21, 2024

Scientists observe rare element promethium forming chemical bonds

Promethium, despite its rarity and high instability, has applications in specialized glow-in-the-dark paint, radiation therapy, and long-lasting atomic batteries for pacemakers and spacecraft. Understanding its complex chemistry could lead to new uses and further studies.

Aug 21, 2024

College Football Future Plays

The NCAA will now move to a 12 team playoff and that causes a disruption in the betting strategy. More variables and more unknowns are bad for bettors, especially when it's a vote that will determine not only who gets in, but also seeding. The same can be said for the Heisman trophy and it's voting. With that said it's safer to stick with known commodities. Things like what team will make the playoffs are tempting, but team total wins are always a safer bet, but a lesser payout. Here are the top future plays for this season:

Aug 21, 2024

Councilwoman Bonner visits new playground at Diamond in the Pines Park

Farmingville, NY – On August 20, Councilwoman Jane Bonner met with Coram Civic Association President Kareem Nugdalla and local residents James and Jessica Fanning, along with their children Jack and Penelope and cousin Alicia Cordner, at the new Diamond in the Pines Park playground. Located at 1921 Route 112 in Coram, the park features ball fields, benches, chairs, a gazebo, a multi-purpose field, a playground, restrooms, trails and more.

Aug 21, 2024

Councilwoman Bonner attends grand opening of Silver Dollar Pottery in Rocky Point

Farmingville, NY - On August 16, Councilwoman Jane Bonner attended the grand opening of Silver Dollar Pottery & Crafts, located at 569 Route 25A in Rocky Point. The owner, Patricia Patten, received a $25,000 Main Street Revitalization Grant from PSEG Long Island to help establish her business. The studio aims to inspire creativity and provide a welcoming environment for artists of all levels. Representatives from PSEG, Assemblywoman Jodi Giglio's office, and Legislator Chad Lennon's office were also present.

Aug 21, 2024

Smithtown honors firefighter James Shellock with procession

On August 19, a tribute was held for Firefighter and Paramedic James Shellock in Smithtown.

Aug 21, 2024

Cheers! You can now have spirits, cider, and mead shipped to your front door.

Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation (S.2852A/A.3132A) that allows New York's small craft manufacturers of spirits, cider, and mead to ship directly to consumers in and out of New York.

Aug 21, 2024

The Seawolves Men's and Women's Teams Get Preseason Nods

Men's forward Jonas Bickusd was named to the Preseason All-CAA team, while defender Bas Beckhoven was recognized as an Honorable Mention. Beckhoven led the team to a third place finish last season.

Aug 20, 2024

New York Lawmakers Call for Governor to Sign School Bus Safety Rules

The start of school is just around the corner and New York lawmakers are calling for Gov. Kathy Hochul to sign a recently passed law increasing penalties for not abiding by stopped school bus rules.

Aug 20, 2024

Scientists observe rare element promethium forming chemical bonds

A team of scientists led by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) recently observed how the rare element promethium forms chemical bonds in an aqueous solution. The research was conducted using the Beamline for Materials Measurement (BMM) at the National Synchrotron Light Source II, a DOE Office of Science user facility at Brookhaven National Laboratory.

Aug 20, 2024

Coram man sentenced to ten years for firearm and narcotics possession

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced that Desmond Roberts, 32, of Coram, was sentenced to 10 years in prison, followed by five years of post-release supervision. This follows his guilty plea in April to illegally possessing a loaded semi-automatic firearm and various narcotics found during a court-ordered search of his residence in June 2023.

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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.