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Which gas stations in Suffolk County had the cheapest regular gas during week ending Dec. 28
4 gas stations had the lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Dec. 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
New Down-Payment Assistance for First Time Homebuyers in New York
The awards will help low—and moderate-income homeowners make their homes safe and accessible and provide down-payment assistance for first-time homebuyers.
New York Reacts to the Death of President Jimmy Carter
People from across the country and the globe shared their condolences for the family and their gratitude for his service to the nation in the Navy, as Governor of Georgia, President of the United States, and perhaps most fondly as what many call ‘The Best Ex-President Ever”.
William Floyd Rockettes announce first winter clinic for young dancers
The William Floyd Rockettes are set to host their inaugural Winter Clinic on January 11 at William Floyd High School.
Stony Brook University announces dates for Winterfest 2025
Stony Brook University is set to host its second annual Winterfest from January 13 through January 22, offering a variety of activities for the campus community.
Renaissance School of Medicine announces call for abstracts for research day
The Renaissance School of Medicine’s Office of Faculty Affairs, in collaboration with the Group for Women in Medicine and Science, will host the 19th Annual Women in Medicine & Science Research Day on March 5, 2025.
Simons STEM scholar shares research journey at Stony Brook University
Ronan Tiu, a sophomore at Stony Brook University (SBU), has been named the URECA researcher of the month for January.
WFHS student awarded full scholarship through QuestBridge program
William Floyd High School senior Milton Calderon-Suriel has secured a full four-year scholarship to the University of Chicago through the QuestBridge National College Match program.
Stony Brook leaders push for increased FY26 science funding during DC visit
On December 18, Kevin Gardner, Vice President for Research at Stony Brook University, along with Assistant Vice President for Federal Relations Lauren Brookmeyer, visited Washington, DC.
Cheapest diesel found in Suffolk County during week ending Dec. 28
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 Dec. 28.
Teamsters union accuses NYC officials of violating First Amendment rights in Amazon labor dispute
Teamsters Local Union No. 804 and the Teamsters Amazon National Negotiating Committee have filed a lawsuit against the City of New York, New York City Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch, and Mayor Eric Adams.
Former student sues NY grievance committee over law professor's misconduct
A court filing on December 17, 2024, revealed a legal battle over allegations of sexual misconduct and access to disciplinary proceedings. Nichole Beiner, the plaintiff, filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York against Angelicque M. Moreno and other officials with the New York State Grievance Committee.
Musk Calls for Hochul to be Recalled Over Subway Safety Posts
Musk took to the social media platform he owns, Twitter/X, and demanded that New York voters “recall” Hochul and remove her from office.
Looking forward to 2025
I also look forward to January 20th and the inauguration of Donald Trump as President of the United States. These last four years have been rough on us, many people we know, and for our country as a whole, and that has created a lot of daily stress we didn’t always recognize. After the election, when a sigh of relief was had, the realization of the effects of a failed presidency were apparent. A sense of relief and optimism took hold and our mood shifted.
Lawsuit accuses cryptocurrency promoters of illegally selling and promoting $HAWK tokens
A class action lawsuit has been filed against several cryptocurrency promoters accused of unlawfully promoting and selling a memecoin— a type of cryptocurrency that gains popularity through internet memes or social media trends—resulting in significant financial losses for investors.
Lawsuit alleges security firm Platinum Protection Services violated wage laws
A former employee has filed a lawsuit against his previous employers, accusing them of violating labor laws. Kyle Boiko filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York on December 19, 2024, naming Samori Samad, Anthony Wigfall, and Platinum Investigations Inc., doing business as Platinum Protection Services.
New Services in 2025 by Brookhaven Town Clerk
To make it easier for residents to get the details on land use and rezoning applications in their neighborhoods, the Clerk has added QR codes to the informational signs required at the sites. Scanned by cell phones, the codes will direct people to www.BrookhavenNY.gov/TownNotices, where they can click on the project they're interested in to learn more.
Education Aid Showdown on Albany Agenda
A hot topic in the school spending debate will be the Foundation Aid formula used to estimate how much each district should receive. Given the age-old pull between the urban and suburban parts of the state, city legislators want the formula skewed toward their interests. Bending to the urban Democrats who control the state, Gov. Kathy Hochul proposed the elimination of the “Save Harmless” provision, which ensures that no district gets less in state education aid than the year before.
Farmingville man indicted for alleged sex trafficking offenses
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney has announced the indictment of Mitchell K. Johnson, a 38-year-old resident of Farmingville, on charges related to sex trafficking.
Stony Brook joins $11M ARPA-H initiative to boost vaccine development with AI
Stony Brook University's Department of Computer Science is participating in an $11 million research initiative to enhance vaccine development using artificial intelligence.
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William Floyd Rolls on Senior Night
The William Floyd girls’ varsity lacrosse team gave its seniors a night to remember, delivering a dominant 15-0 victory over Riverhead on Senior Night. Led by head coach Nicole Alesi, the Colonials continued their outstanding season with the win, which marked their seventh consecutive victory. William Floyd now sits at 7-2 overall and remains a perfect 7-0 in Division I play, strengthening its position as one of the top teams in the league.