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Storms caused by Ernesto cause flash flooding, damage in Smithtown
Ten inches of rain and flash flooding hit the Town of Smithtown in the aftermath of Ernesto. Town officials have been assessing the damage and areas of concern.
Study reveals genetic diversity among post-Roman elites
A recent study of ancient DNA, co-led by Krishna R. Veeramah, PhD, from Stony Brook University, offers new insights into the formation and social structures of European rural communities after the fall of the Roman Empire. The research findings were published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS).
Brookhaven Announces Annual Keith Romaine Memorial Snapper Derby Set for Sept. 8
The snapper derby will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 8, according to the Town of Brookhaven website. It will be held at the Union Avenue Dock in Center Moriches.
Money Matters Mondays to teach financial literacy in Brookhaven for youth ages 16 to 24
The series will be held from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Mondays in September at Brookhaven Town Hall, 1st floor meeting room - south, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, New York.
Zuccaire Gallery Director of SUPER VISION: 'We're really excited about this show'
By: Donna Ronaldo
Scientists observe rare element promethium forming chemical bonds
Promethium, despite its rarity and high instability, has applications in specialized glow-in-the-dark paint, radiation therapy, and long-lasting atomic batteries for pacemakers and spacecraft. Understanding its complex chemistry could lead to new uses and further studies.
College Football Future Plays
The NCAA will now move to a 12 team playoff and that causes a disruption in the betting strategy. More variables and more unknowns are bad for bettors, especially when it's a vote that will determine not only who gets in, but also seeding. The same can be said for the Heisman trophy and it's voting. With that said it's safer to stick with known commodities. Things like what team will make the playoffs are tempting, but team total wins are always a safer bet, but a lesser payout. Here are the top future plays for this season:
Councilwoman Bonner visits new playground at Diamond in the Pines Park
Farmingville, NY – On August 20, Councilwoman Jane Bonner met with Coram Civic Association President Kareem Nugdalla and local residents James and Jessica Fanning, along with their children Jack and Penelope and cousin Alicia Cordner, at the new Diamond in the Pines Park playground. Located at 1921 Route 112 in Coram, the park features ball fields, benches, chairs, a gazebo, a multi-purpose field, a playground, restrooms, trails and more.
Councilwoman Bonner attends grand opening of Silver Dollar Pottery in Rocky Point
Farmingville, NY - On August 16, Councilwoman Jane Bonner attended the grand opening of Silver Dollar Pottery & Crafts, located at 569 Route 25A in Rocky Point. The owner, Patricia Patten, received a $25,000 Main Street Revitalization Grant from PSEG Long Island to help establish her business. The studio aims to inspire creativity and provide a welcoming environment for artists of all levels. Representatives from PSEG, Assemblywoman Jodi Giglio's office, and Legislator Chad Lennon's office were also present.
Smithtown honors firefighter James Shellock with procession
On August 19, a tribute was held for Firefighter and Paramedic James Shellock in Smithtown.
Cheers! You can now have spirits, cider, and mead shipped to your front door.
Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation (S.2852A/A.3132A) that allows New York's small craft manufacturers of spirits, cider, and mead to ship directly to consumers in and out of New York.
The Seawolves Men's and Women's Teams Get Preseason Nods
Men's forward Jonas Bickusd was named to the Preseason All-CAA team, while defender Bas Beckhoven was recognized as an Honorable Mention. Beckhoven led the team to a third place finish last season.
New York Lawmakers Call for Governor to Sign School Bus Safety Rules
The start of school is just around the corner and New York lawmakers are calling for Gov. Kathy Hochul to sign a recently passed law increasing penalties for not abiding by stopped school bus rules.
Scientists observe rare element promethium forming chemical bonds
A team of scientists led by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) recently observed how the rare element promethium forms chemical bonds in an aqueous solution. The research was conducted using the Beamline for Materials Measurement (BMM) at the National Synchrotron Light Source II, a DOE Office of Science user facility at Brookhaven National Laboratory.
Coram man sentenced to ten years for firearm and narcotics possession
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced that Desmond Roberts, 32, of Coram, was sentenced to 10 years in prison, followed by five years of post-release supervision. This follows his guilty plea in April to illegally possessing a loaded semi-automatic firearm and various narcotics found during a court-ordered search of his residence in June 2023.
Brookhaven Lab team studies "excitons" behavior in novel magnetic material
A research group led by scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory has uncovered details about the formation and behavior of mobile, microscopic, particle-like objects called “excitons” in a class of materials known as van der Waals magnets. Their work helps establish a picture of the complex relationship between the optical and magnetic properties of these materials, which display intriguing characteristics that could one day lead to brand-new technologies based on magnetism, such as information storage.
Aaron Judge Hits HR #300, How Many More Are Coming?
When we begin to talk about greatness the discussion veers into a different category for the greats of the greats. With Aaron Judge he has cemented himself into that sort of conversation. When baseball historians begin questioning a man's Hall of Fame resume while he is still playing and just 32 years old, we are now in the territory of the greats of the game. But, how great is Judge, and more so how will he be perceived.
Research highlights severe effects of Powassan virus on elderly
Stony Brook, NY – August 20, 2024 – While Lyme disease is the most recognized tick-borne disease in the United States, other infections transmitted through tick bites can be equally or more dangerous. One such infection is the Powassan virus (POWV). Erich Mackow, PhD, a virologist at Stony Brook University, is researching the neurological damage caused by POWV.
LaValle swears in Sound Beach Civic Association officers
Brookhaven Town Clerk swore in the new Sound Beach Civic Association (SBCA) officers during their monthly meeting at the Sound Beach Fire Department headquarters. He was a guest of the organization on August 12.
Money Matters Mondays to teach financial literacy in Brookhaven for youth ages 16 to 24
Money Matters Mondays presents a comprehensive financial literacy series for youth ages 16 to 24 on Mondays in September. The series is a collaboration between the Town of Brookhaven and the Department of General Services.
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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.