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Local school bus driver indicted for possessing child sex abuse material
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced today that Guenther Mayrhofer, 71, of Mastic Beach, a bus driver for the William Floyd School District, has been indicted on charges of Promoting a Sexual Performance by a Child and Possessing a Sexual Performance by a Child. The indictment alleges that Mayrhofer downloaded images and videos of child sexual abuse and uploaded them to his cloud storage account.
Documentary highlights Burton Rocks' journey from adversity to award-winning filmmaker
Burton Rocks '94, who faced severe childhood asthma and spent much of his school years in hospitals, has produced an award-winning documentary almost 40 years later. The 30-minute film, "Burton Rocks Calling," features interviews with sports legends such as Charles Barkley and Nolan Ryan, Hollywood figures like Buddy Hackett and Mickey Rooney, and rare conversations with Negro League legends Buck Leonard and Buck O'Neil.
Stony Brook engineering leaders meet with federal agencies to discuss research
Dean Andrew Singer and Associate Dean Jon Longtin of the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences (CEAS) at Stony Brook University met with White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) staff and federal science agency leadership during the week of August 19 to discuss the college's groundbreaking research. The science agency meetings included the Department of Defense (DOD) Basic Research Office, DOD's Office of Naval Research (ONR), Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Science, DOE's Office of Electricity, and the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H).
Stony Brook University Kicks Off School Year with New Seawolf Welcome Week
Music, dancing, movies, roller skating, mini golf, and other events welcomed students back to Stony Brook University during New Seawolf Welcome Week. Despite a delayed move-in due to flash flooding, the campus soon became active from the SAC to LaValle Stadium.
NYS Chaplain Task Force and Represent Church donate backpacks to students
The New York State Chaplain Task Force, in coordination with Represent Church, donated approximately 100 backpacks filled with supplies to students at the William Floyd Learning Center. Leaders from both organizations met recently to make the donation, aimed at assisting students and their families as they start the school year.
Seawolves football home opener set for September 7
Football returns to Stony Brook on Saturday, September 7, as the Seawolves take on the Stonehill Skyhawks at 3:30 pm at LaValle Stadium, in Head Coach Billy Cosh’s first season at the helm.
Wyandanch man indicted for attempted murder outside Jake's 58 Casino
Nashawn Legros, 24, of Wyandanch, has been indicted for attempted murder, assault, and other related charges following an alleged shooting incident in the parking lot of Jake’s 58 Casino in Islandia. The announcement was made by Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney.
Local school bus driver indicted for possessing child sex abuse material
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced today that Guenther Mayrhofer, 71, of Mastic Beach, a bus driver for the William Floyd School District, has been indicted on charges of Promoting a Sexual Performance by a Child and Possessing a Sexual Performance by a Child. The indictment alleges that Mayrhofer downloaded images and videos of child sexual abuse and uploaded them to his cloud storage account.
Documentary highlights Burton Rocks' journey from adversity to award-winning filmmaker
Burton Rocks ’94, who faced severe childhood asthma and spent much of his school years in hospitals, has produced an award-winning documentary almost 40 years later. The 30-minute film, "Burton Rocks Calling," features interviews with sports legends such as Charles Barkley and Nolan Ryan, Hollywood figures like Buddy Hackett and Mickey Rooney, and rare conversations with Negro League legends Buck Leonard and Buck O’Neil.
Stony Brook engineering leaders meet with federal agencies to discuss research
Dean Andrew Singer and Associate Dean Jon Longtin of the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences (CEAS) at Stony Brook University met with White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) staff and federal science agency leadership during the week of August 19 to discuss the college’s groundbreaking research. The science agency meetings included the Department of Defense (DOD) Basic Research Office, DOD’s Office of Naval Research (ONR), Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Science, DOE’s Office of Electricity, and the Advanced Research Projects Agency for...
Stony Brook University kicks off school year with New Seawolf Welcome Week
Music, dancing, movies, roller skating, mini golf, and other events welcomed students back to Stony Brook University during New Seawolf Welcome Week. Despite a delayed move-in due to flash flooding, the campus soon became active from the SAC to LaValle Stadium.
NYS Chaplain Task Force and Represent Church donate backpacks to students
The New York State Chaplain Task Force, in coordination with Represent Church, donated approximately 100 backpacks filled with supplies to students at the William Floyd Learning Center. Leaders from both organizations met recently to make the donation, aimed at assisting students and their families as they start the school year.
Residents Share 9/11 Memories
It's been 23 years since the dreadful 9/11 attacks and people still have vivid memories of that fateful day. They shared some of them with the Man on the Street.
Former NYC School Principal Sues Department of Education Over Racial Discrimination
A high-ranking education official is facing serious allegations of racial discrimination and retaliation in a federal lawsuit. On August 12, 2024, Heather Jansen filed a complaint in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York against the City of New York, the New York City Department of Education (NYCDOE), Chancellor David C. Banks, and Superintendent Marion Wilson.
Former employee alleges FedEx fostered hostile work environment due to gender and sexual orientation
Briana Gonzalez has filed a lawsuit against FedEx alleging severe workplace discrimination based on her gender and sexual orientation. The complaint details extensive harassment from colleagues and supervisors alike at FedEx's Jamaica Queens location starting January 2023.
Former NYC School Principal Sues Department of Education Over Racial Discrimination
Heather Jansen has filed a federal lawsuit against NYC's Department of Education alleging racial discrimination and retaliation during her tenure as a school principal in Staten Island. The suit details various instances where she claims she was unfairly targeted due to her race and seeks damages along with reinstatement.
Back to School!
Led by Moriches Elementary School Principal Deirdre Redding and Assistant Principal Nikki Stallone, the community came together the night before opening day to paint and create inspirational messages to greet students for the first day of classes.
Segregation Cited in Village Beach Fray
If you live south of the tracks in the community of Bellport, you can go to the village beach. If you live north of the tracks, you cannot. It is an issue of inequality, said Brookhaven Supervisor Dan Panico, who made it a major concern of his administration.
Cheapest premium gas found in Suffolk County during week ending Aug. 24
According to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com, 1 gas station had the lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Aug. 24.
Racine Topaloglu Joins Stony Brook University as HR Professional
Racine Topaloglu has found a new challenge at Stony Brook University, where she began working in January 2024. With a background in the tourism industry across Europe, Topaloglu brings her HR experience and collaborative nature to her role at the university.
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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.
Bad Bunny gets some Super Bowl competition
Charlie Kirk’s Turning Point USA is countering Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show with “The All-American Halftime.”
From the Newsroom: The South Shore Press in Butler. PA
After spending a few days in and around Butler, Pennsylvania, with South Shore Press reporter Robert Chartuk, I truly question how one troubled young man was able to fire shots at President Trump at the Butler Farm Fairgrounds.