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SCOPE Received Excellence in Education Award From Suffolk Scouts
Matinecock scouting district. Town of Huntington Councilwoman Brooke Lupinaccipresented the organization with a proclamation.
William Floyd High School Students Honored for Academic Excellence
These students stood out, and above, by achieving and maintaining a grade point average of 95 or higher. William Floyd students took 20 percent of all the honors. There were 160 high school students from 15 districts across Brookhaven recognized. This is a wonderful achievement and speaks volumes about the good work of the educators and leadership at Wm. Floyd High School.
Smithtown School of Business Olympics Turns 30
With its various unique amenities BarkBistro, BarkBath and BarkBalance, Bark n' Buff creates a healthy lifestyle for owners and their dogs inside the gym and out.
Levy Rewrites The Record Books
Ryan Levy has had an incredible career for Hills West soccer.He owns the Hills West records for career goals, career points, most goals in a game, and most goals in a season
A Longwood Alumna Heads To Team USA
Alongside U23 captain Ally Sentnor, the 28-year-old Tullis-Joyce was named in a 24-player squad to travel to Europe next week. Not included were the dynamic attacking trident of Trinity Rodman, Sophia Smith and Mallory Swanson - the so-called triple espresso - who shot the United States to the Olympic Gold in Paris this summer.
FEMA Screws Suffolk on Storm Aid
Long Islanders took notice when it came out that FEMA, the federal agency tasked with assisting Americans after emergencies, gave short shrift to residents in other states because they supported President Trump. They had reason to worry after a "biblical" storm wreaked havoc across Suffolk over the summer.
Be Well Fest 2024 promotes student health services with increased participation
Be Well Fest returned for its second year, aiming to introduce students to the various Student Health, Wellness, and Prevention Services in an engaging setting.
Study shows AI struggles with NYT Connections game despite advanced capabilities
A recent study led by Tuhin Chakrabarty, an assistant professor at Stony Brook's Department of Computer Science, in collaboration with researchers from Columbia University, has revealed insights into the capabilities of AI models when faced with...
Suffolk County DA Beefs Up Traffic Division
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney has announced the appointment of Assistant District Attorney Stephanie Dellinger as a New York State Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor. ADA Dellinger will provide expertise in prosecuting motor vehicle offenses for prosecutors and law enforcement agencies across Long Island, New York City, and the lower Hudson Valley.
Stony Brook study finds seasonal brain size change mechanism in common shrew
Research conducted by Stony Brook University has uncovered the seasonal changes in brain and body size of the Eurasian common shrew.
Stony Brook students explore abolition history at National Hall of Fame
On October 14-15, students from Stony Brook University's Living Learning Community, part of the Socially Just Seawolves (SJS) program, visited the National Abolition Hall of Fame and Museum in Peterboro, NY.
William Floyd High School students honored by Brookhaven Town for academic excellence
Twenty-seven students from William Floyd High School were recognized for their academic achievements at the Town of Brookhaven's 11th annual Hispanic Heritage Month celebration.
Suffolk DA hosts traffic safety resource prosecutor amid push for deadly driving bill
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney has announced the appointment of Assistant District Attorney Stephanie Dellinger as a New York State Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor.
Ronkonkoma man sentenced for double homicide involving childhood friend
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced the sentencing of Brian Cordovano, 50, from Ronkonkoma, to 30 years in prison for a double homicide that occurred in April 2022.
Researchers reveal molecular mechanisms behind Eurasian common shrew's seasonal brain change
Research led by William R. Thomas, PhD, alongside Professor Liliana M. Dávalos, PhD, at Stony Brook University has uncovered the molecular mechanisms that allow the Eurasian common shrew to alter its brain and body size throughout the year.
Michael E. White appointed interim director at Stony Brook University's WRMI
Stony Brook University has appointed Michael E. White as the interim director of The Waste Reduction and Management Institute (WRMI), part of the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences (SoMAS).
New room-temperature catalyst offers potential for recycling greenhouse gases
Natural gas, a major source of methane emissions, is extensively used in the United States for various purposes, including heating and electricity generation.
Rowan Ricardo Phillips shares insights into poetry at Stony Brook University
Last month, Rowan Ricardo Phillips, a Distinguished Professor at Stony Brook University, was acknowledged for his latest poetry collection, "Silver."
Dubins donate $10M to New York Climate Exchange; total impact reaches $20M
The New York Climate Exchange has announced a significant financial contribution from Glenn Dubin and Eva Andersson-Dubin, MD.
Carly Gomes named fellow at SUNY's Hispanic Leadership Institute
Carly Gomes, MD, an assistant professor of pediatrics at the Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University, has been named a fellow in the State University of New York (SUNY) Hispanic Leadership Institute (HLI) class of 2025.
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Colonials Host Coaches vs. Cancer/Score for a Cure
The William Floyd girls’ varsity basketball team, led by head coach Rich Sinclair, recently hosted a “Coaches vs. Cancer/Score for a Cure” game against Riverhead to raise money in the fight against cancer. As part of the initiative, the Colonials also participated in a shoot-a-thon, and through concessions and T-shirt sales, they raised nearly $650 for the American Cancer Society.
Wealth Management Firms Accuse Real Estate Entities of Fraudulent Scheme
Summitbridge Wealth Management and Arna Premier Property Solutions have filed a lawsuit against multiple real estate entities accusing them of running a Ponzi-style fraud scheme involving over $1 million in investments.
Plaintiff Alleges False Arrests by NYPD Officers
Micah Mitchell has filed a lawsuit against multiple NYPD officers alleging false arrest among other civil rights violations after two separate incidents where he claims he was unlawfully detained without cause