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Nov 15, 2024

DMV Reminds New Yorkers REAL ID Deadline Less Than 6 Months Away

The deadline to get your REAL ID is creeping up and to avoid delays and the last minute rush, give yourself the holiday gift of a REAL ID.

Nov 14, 2024

State Grant Helps Fund New Garbage Truck for Bellport

Waste management in the Village of Bellport will become more efficient thanks to a new garbage truck purchased with the help of a state grant.

Nov 14, 2024

Zariel Wins Her 4th In a Row

Zariel won her fourth consecutive Class A crown with a time of 18:49.7 in the 5K. had quite the week! At the Suffolk Cross Country Championships and State Qualifiers at Sunken Meadow Park held on Wednesday, November 6,

Nov 14, 2024

Student muralist recognized by SoMAS dean for octopus artwork

The School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences (SoMAS) recently celebrated student artist Norah Allam for her octopus mural in the Endeavor Hall lobby.

Nov 14, 2024

Zariel Macchia wins Suffolk Championship and earns USATF Athlete of the Week

William Floyd High School senior Zariel Macchia has achieved significant success in recent competitions. On November 6, she won her fourth consecutive Class A title at the Suffolk Cross Country Championships and State Qualifiers held at Sunken Meadow Park, completing the 5K race in 18:49.7. This victory qualifies her for the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) Cross Country Championships on November 16 at Queensbury High School.

Nov 14, 2024

Stony Brook University Highlights Global Impact at 'Unstoppable Momentum' Event

Stony Brook University recently celebrated its global impact at the "Unstoppable Momentum" event held on October 25. The gathering highlighted stories of the university's efforts to shape a better future for students, the community, and the planet.

Nov 14, 2024

Stony Brook team explores offshore wind farm's impact on future energy

In 2016, Block Island, Rhode Island, transitioned from diesel generators to five offshore wind turbines, marking the first commercial offshore wind farm in the United States.

Nov 14, 2024

Stony Brook women’s soccer wins CAA title; faces Penn State next

The Stony Brook University women's soccer team secured its first-ever Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) championship by defeating Monmouth 2-1 on November 9.

Nov 14, 2024

New director Dino Martins discusses climate research at Turkana Basin Institute

Dino Martins, a Kenyan entomologist and evolutionary biologist, took over as the director of Stony Brook University's Turkana Basin Institute in September.

Nov 14, 2024

William Floyd United Teachers Hosts Second Annual Coat Giveaway on November 23

William Floyd United Teachers (WFUT) is set to host its second annual 1,000 Coat Giveaway on Saturday, November 23. The event will take place at the William Floyd High School west gymnasium, starting at 9 a.m. WFUT invites the community to participate in this event designed to support families as temperatures drop and holiday celebrations begin.

Nov 14, 2024

Stony Brook Hosted Conference Promoting Inclusive Opportunities for People Living With Disabilities

The second annual Inclusion Done Right! (IDR!) Conference convened a diverse group of participants at Stony Brook University to discuss and advance practices that promote inclusion, participation, and accessibility. Held on October 18 at the Charles B. Wang Center Theater, the event was organized by Stony Brook's School of Health Professions and the Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Intercultural Initiatives (DI3), with support from the Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) and sponsorship from Bethpage Federal Credit Union.

Nov 14, 2024

Dr. Huseyin Isildak named chief at Stony Brook's ENT division

Dr. Apostolos Tassiopoulos, the chair of the Stony Brook Department of Surgery, has announced the appointment of Dr. Huseyin Isildak as chief of the Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (ENT). Dr. Isildak had been serving as interim...

Nov 14, 2024

Trump Chooses William McGinley to be White House Counsel

Trump Chooses William McGinley to be White House Counsel

Nov 14, 2024

Patricia Harper, Blue Star Mothers President

When her son enlisted in the Navy, Patricia Harper set about to do whatever she could to support him and his fellow military members. Her devotion led her to the Blue Star Mothers, where she is now president of the Long Island division.

Nov 14, 2024

Mastic's Early Days

They are not as well known as local icons William Floyd, Tangier Smith, or Walter T. Shirley, but Arthur and Warren Smadbeck also played a significant role in the development of Mastic.

Nov 14, 2024

Veterans - and Caretakers of Veterans - Honored at SBU's LI State Veterans Home

Ahead of Monday's Veterans' Day holiday, local leaders gathered at the Long Island State Veterans Home at Stony Brook University on Friday, Nov. 8th to thank Veterans for their service. The keynote speaker of the event was Suffolk County Legislator Chad Lennon.

Nov 14, 2024

Beverage company Bear's Fruit accused of falsely advertising products as 'non-alcoholic'

A class action lawsuit has been filed against Bear's Fruit, LLC, alleging that the company misled consumers by marketing its kombucha beverages as non-alcoholic while they allegedly contain alcohol levels above legal limits.

Nov 14, 2024

Sportswear company Under Armour accused of deceptive pricing practices

A class-action lawsuit has been filed against Under Armour, Inc., alleging deceptive pricing practices. Plaintiff Linda Rappaport filed the complaint on October 29 which claims that Under Armour misled consumers with false discount schemes at its Factory outlets and online store.

Nov 14, 2024

Fomer employee alleges Antech Diagnostics engaged in retaliatory practices

On October 30, a former employee filed a lawsuit against Antech Diagnostics, alleging wrongful termination and retaliation after raising concerns about illegal practices in the workplace. Plaintiff Samantha Perez's lawsuit describes a series of incidents during her time as an office manager at the company.

Nov 14, 2024

Mynaric accused of misleading investors amidst production setbacks

A class action lawsuit has been filed against a laser communication company, Mynaric AG, for allegedly misleading investors with inaccurate financial projections.

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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.


Sports

Port Jefferson coach wins prestigious award

The Port Jefferson School District has announced that physical education teacher and coach Andrew Cosci has been named the recipient of the Jill Nees-Russell Power of One Award


Sports

Ducks rack up post season awards

The season may have ended for the Long Island Ducks, but the awards keep coming after another successful campaign.