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Caumsett naturalist on maple sugaring event: 'my most popular program'
Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve in Huntington will offer two opportunities this winter for visitors to learn about the tradition of maple sugaring. The program, led by naturalist Virginia Dankel, will take place on Saturday, Jan. 18, and again on Saturday, Feb. 15.
Shelter operator accused by client of civil rights violations amid emergency shelter denial
A lawsuit has been filed in the Southern District of New York by a New York City resident, identified as John Doe, accusing a shelter operator of severe misconduct and civil rights violations. The complaint, filed December 10, 2024, targets Housing Solutions of New York and two of its employees.
Former employee alleges American Bottling Company owes unpaid overtime wages
A former employee has filed a lawsuit against The American Bottling Company, alleging unpaid overtime wages and violations of labor laws. The complaint, filed December 30, 2024, in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York, is brought by Parmanand Shivpal.
Lawsuit alleges malicious prosecution against NYPD officers
A lawsuit has been filed alleging malicious prosecution against the New York City Police Department and several of its officers. On January 2, 2025, Tiffany Norwood and Joseph Hill filed a complaint in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York against the City of New York, the NYPD, and individual officers.
Cheapest premium gas found in Suffolk County during week ending Jan. 11
1 gas station had the lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Jan. 11, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
Cops Investigating Fatal Centereach Crash
At this time police are not releasing the name of the victim until they can notify next of kin of the fatal crash
Zariel Macchia honored as three-time Gatorade player of the year
William Floyd High School senior Zariel Macchia has been named the 2024-25 Gatorade New York Girls Cross Country Player of the Year.
Stony Brook University joins inaugural Climate Solutions Summit NYC
Stony Brook University is preparing to participate in the inaugural Climate Solutions Summit NYC, organized by The New York Climate Exchange.
Joeva Sean Rock wins prestigious Margaret Mead Award for contributions to anthropology
Stony Brook University anthropologist Joeva Sean Rock has been awarded the 2024 Margaret Mead Award.
Governor Hochul backs expansion of student support programs in New York
Suffolk County Community College has expressed gratitude towards Governor Kathy Hochul for her commitment to providing ongoing state funding for the Advancing Success in Associate Pathways (ASAP) and Advancing Completion through Engagement (ACE)...
Drug targeting neuropathic pain progresses in clinical trials
A new investigational drug aimed at treating neuropathic pain has successfully completed a safety review, allowing it to proceed to the next phase of clinical trials.
Artelo's neuropathy drug advances in clinical trials after safety review
A non-opioid investigational drug, ART26.12, developed by Artelo Biosciences in Solana Beach, California, has made progress in its clinical trials.
Brookhaven Town Clerk Kevin LaValle Welcomes Port Jefferson EMS to Town’s Regional Records Center
State law requires public entities to keep a set of records for a specific length of time, depending on the type of document.
State Borrowing Noose Tightens Around the Neck of New Yorkers
As if taxpayers don’t have enough government debt weighing them down, the state Legislature voted to tack on another $5 billion, allowing the red ink for the New York State Housing Finance Agency (HFA) to hit $36.28 billion.
DeStefano Named to Key Legislative Commission
“It’s important to have a local voice on this commission, which is charged with examining, evaluating, and making recommendations concerning the distribution of state aid,” DeStefano said.
South Shore Press Sports Director and Sports Betting Guru Tom Barton's Take on the NFL Playoffs
If you're placing bets on the NFL Playoffs this weekend, South Shore Press Sports Director Tom Barton is the nation's leading authority to listen to.
Moriches students learn about Gila monsters from expert researcher
Fifth-grade students at Moriches Elementary School had the opportunity to learn about Gila monsters from Dr. Kevin Bonine, a well-known professor and director of the Arizona Institute for Resilience at the University of Arizona.
Cheapest diesel found in Suffolk County during week ending Jan. 11
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 Jan. 11.
GEICO alleges fraudulent billing scheme by New York medical practice
Government Employees Insurance Company (GEICO) has filed a lawsuit against Glenmore Medical, P.C., a New York-based medical practice, and several associated healthcare professionals, accusing them of defrauding the insurer out of more than $1.3 million through fraudulent no-fault insurance claims.
Lawsuit filed against former employee by e-commerce company, AudioSavings, over fraud allegations
A lawsuit has been filed in the Eastern District of New York by e-commerce company E-Distributors Inc., doing business as AudioSavings, accusing its former employee, Robert Woitkowski, of fraudulent misconduct. The complaint, filed December 30, 2024, also names AAF Solutions LLC and Channing Devane Trick as defendants, accusing them of engaging in fraudulent activities that have caused significant harm to the plaintiff.
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Bo Knows Fantasy
This week, the New York Mets lost out on Kyle Tucker and quickly pivoted to Bo Bichette, and for fantasy purposes, this is an absolute win for Bichette managers and those targeting the star. You will hear talk that Bichette is switching positions, and long term that is why some teams were hesitant to commit to lengthy contracts, but for fantasy players, that should not matter at all.
Ex-Giants and Jets Wife Runs for Congress
The wife of former New York Giants and New York Jets wide receiver Plaxico Burress has announced her run for New Jersey’s 9th Congressional District. Attorney and former Penn State athlete Tiffany Burress is seeking the seat currently held by Rep. Nellie Pou.
Desai is Now #1 in the Country
Smithtown East High School junior Trishna Desai delivered a historic performance recently, bowling an impressive 804 series. The milestone marked the first 800 series recorded in Suffolk County girls bowling in more than six years, a rare achievement that immediately turned heads across the county. Desai’s remarkable series featured game scores of 268, 279, and 257, showcasing consistency, power, and precision throughout the set.