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Stony Brook research team wins life sciences award for wound-care innovation
A research team from the Department of Surgery at Stony Brook Medicine has emerged victorious in the Long Island High Tech Incubator's Venture Champions Challenge.
Fort Sumter Pilgrimage Explores Family’s Civil War Legacy
Following the War of 1812 with Britain, President Andrew Jackson realized the need to strengthen the new nation’s coastal defenses, especially to protect the Atlantic entrance to Charleston, the south’s busiest port. Millions of tons of Massachusetts granite created an island at the confluence of the Ashley and the Cooper rivers where none had been before
Beloved William Floyd Coach Killed in Car Crash
Coach Sumpter lived in Shirley and was “a proud William Floyd graduate, a longtime community member, a family man, and a highly-regarded coach and mentor for our boys’ and girls’ basketball programs. He served as an assistant basketball coach on the boys’ varsity team since 2015, and as a volunteer for the youth of the community for many years before that,” said the William Floyd School District on their website..
From the Newsroom: Choose Joy
“Perhaps you sense that we prepare for and celebrate Christmas doing the opposite of what brings peace and joy to the world. Maybe we embrace too much of the secular culture and not enough of the Gospel culture. Are we able to listen to God in the midst of all this?”
Ask Your Fellow Veteran: Suffering From Type II Diabetes
From Rev. Frederick Miller, Ph.D.: CDC research has shown that smokers are 30% to 40% more likely to develop Type 2 diabetes compared to non-smoker. Unfortunately, many of these factors are associated with military service and the life of Veterans after discharge.
Attack of the Drones!
For almost two weeks now, state and municipal governments have been pressing the federal government for explanations, yet their appeals have gone unanswered.
AI advances discussed at PubSci event hosted by Brookhaven National Laboratory
Curious minds gathered at Napper Tandy’s in Bay Shore, New York, on November 19, 2024, for the latest installment of PubSci.
C2QA expands educational programs to develop future US quantum workforce
The classical computers used globally in offices, schools, and research laboratories are known for their efficiency in completing tasks quickly.
Southampton contractor indicted for wage violations at public works project
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney has announced the indictment of Robert Terry, a 65-year-old resident of Southampton and owner of Terry Contracting & Materials, Inc. The charges against Terry include Willful Failure to Pay the...
Music teacher shares map of holiday lights in Nassau and Suffolk counties
William Floyd Middle School's general music teacher, Jonathan Dignam, has taken the initiative to spread holiday cheer by creating a comprehensive map of festively decorated homes in Nassau and Suffolk counties.
Connecticut man convicted for long-term sexual abuse of child
A Connecticut man has been found guilty of sexually abusing his ex-girlfriend's daughter over a period of five years.
Stony Brook interim president shares holiday greetings in annual video
Stony Brook University Interim President Richard McCormick extended holiday greetings to the university community through an annual video message.
Smithtown Fire Department concludes holiday toy and food drive
Throughout December, the Smithtown Fire Department conducted a drive to support families in need during the holiday season.
High school artists create portraits for Indian youth
William Floyd High School art students have engaged in a creative initiative through the "Memory Project," an endeavor aimed at fostering cultural connections and kindness worldwide.
Where drivers found cheapest E85 gas across Suffolk County in week ending Dec. 7
According to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com, 1 gas station had the lowest price of E85 gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Dec. 7.
William Floyd mourns loss of Coach Darrell Sumpter after fatal accident
The William Floyd School District has announced the passing of boys' varsity assistant basketball coach Darrell Sumpter.
Port Jefferson Chamber rep. on lantern tour, 'We're excited to bring it back online'
After a nine-year hiatus, the Greater Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce is bringing back its Lantern Light House Tour on Saturday, Dec. 14.
A Long Island Star Continues To Shine At Stony Brook
Stony Brook's Natalia Chornomidza has been named the CAA Rookie Diver of the Month for November/December.
Ex-Met Joins The Ducks 25th Team
Former New York Mets starting pitcher Bill Pulsipher has been chosen as the sixth member of the Long Island Ducks 25th Anniversary Team.
William Floyd Schools Adds Metal Detectors After Gun Incident
District Takes Pro-active approach to keep students safe.
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The King is Back in the South Shore Press
The legendary Long Island journalist Karl Grossman’s latest column.
Don't Expect Bregman to Pay Off
This week, one of the bigger names in the free agency cycle signed with the Chicago Cubs, and fantasy managers everywhere sighed. Usually, anyone heading to Wrigley Field is viewed as a positive, but for Alex Bregman, more information has emerged suggesting this move could spell trouble for his fantasy outlook. Bregman is a right-handed pull hitter who previously played in two of the more favorable home parks for that profile in Houston and Boston. Both parks feature short left-field dimensions that reward pulled fly balls and help inflate power numbers.
Futures Bettors Will Be Smiling
The College Football Championship is set, and it pits two of the more unlikely teams against each other. Indiana may have the largest living alumni base in the country, with more than 800,000 graduates, but few expected the Hoosiers to reach this stage. They feature zero five-star recruits and have instead relied on depth, discipline, and consistency while dominating all season long.