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Feb 14, 2025

PhD graduate Amanda Rowe recognized as finalist for dissertation award

Amanda Rowe, a recent PhD graduate from Stony Brook University’s Interdepartmental Doctoral Program in Anthropological Sciences, has been named a finalist for the Chancellor’s Distinguished Dissertation Award.

Feb 14, 2025

Stony Brook leaders urge Congress to address NIH grant caps and hospital funding

On February 12, William Wertheim, Executive Vice President of Stony Brook Medicine, traveled to Washington D.C. with SUNY Chancellor John B. King, Jr. to discuss pressing federal issues with New York's congressional representatives and staff.

Feb 14, 2025

Uber sues multiple law firms and medical practices over alleged fraudulent injury claims

Uber Technologies has filed a lawsuit against several law firms and medical practices in New York for allegedly orchestrating a fraudulent scheme involving fake injury claims from minor vehicle collisions.

Feb 14, 2025

William Floyd Graduate Lee Zeldin Uncovers Billions in Misuse of Tax Dollars as EPA Administrator

Zeldin’s EPA found $20 billion in taxpayer money ‘hidden’ at an outside financial institute by Biden-Harris officials in the waning days of their administration.

Feb 14, 2025

Rocky Point Advances

The Eagles won 60-58 over Westhampton on Thursday night in a game that was as close as the score would indicate.

Feb 14, 2025

The Wildcats Excel At Fencing Championships

The team watched as freshman Joseph Losquadro, who was in the Sabre competition, had an amazing run in his first year of high school fencing competition.

Feb 14, 2025

DOGE for New York

State legislators get behind a DOGE for New York to cut government waste.

Feb 14, 2025

Deadline Fast Approaching For You to Obtain a REAL-ID License.

New Yorkers will need a REAL ID to board an airplane beginning in May 7, 2025. All Department of Motor Vehicle offices in Suffolk County provide the REAL ID pre-screening service.

Feb 14, 2025

Eighth graders explore career options at William Floyd High's CTE Program

Eighth-grade students from William Floyd Middle School and William Paca Middle School recently visited the Career and Technical Education (CTE) program at William Floyd High School.

Feb 13, 2025

Which gas stations in Suffolk County had the cheapest midgrade gas during week ending Feb. 8

1 gas station had the lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Feb. 8, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Feb 13, 2025

Igloo Products faces class action lawsuit over alleged false environmental claims

A class action lawsuit has been filed against Igloo Products Corp., accusing them of misleading consumers with false environmental claims about their coolers' biodegradability and origin.

Feb 13, 2025

Brooklyn Parent sues NYC DOE for failing to provide special education services

In a lawsuit filed in January 2025, a parent accuses the New York City Department of Education of failing to provide necessary educational services for her disabled child as required by law.

Feb 13, 2025

Bridge Snares Another Victim

The tractor-trailer hit the Long Island Rail Road trestle so hard it flipped over into the opposite lane. Heavy wrecker crews dragged the rig from under the bridge and took hours to upright it and tow it away. The driver was airlifted by a Suffolk Police helicopter to Stony Brook University Hospital with serious injuries.

Feb 13, 2025

Stony Brook University's CELT launches new international education journal

The Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (CELT) at Stony Brook University has announced the launch of a new international journal, the International Journal of Transformative Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (IJTTL).

Feb 13, 2025

Zahra Is Headed To State's

Mount Sinai's Tyler Zahra is headed to the NYSPHSAA State Championship after his impressive performance this week.

Feb 13, 2025

Ducks Manager Makes The Anniversary Team

The Long Island Ducks have announced a very special addition to their 25th Anniversary Team. Current Manager and former outfielder Lew Ford has been chosen as the 15th member of the team.

Feb 13, 2025

Feds Sue NYS Over Driver’s Licenses to Illegal Immigrants

United States Attorney General Pam Bondi announced that the Department of Justice is suing the State of New York, Governor. Kathy Hochul, New York Attorney General Letitia James, and New York State Department of Motor Vehicles Commissioner Mark Schroeder for issuing drivers’ licenses to illegal immigrants, arguing this violates immigration laws. Also at stake: blocking the feds from reviewing DMV databases

Feb 12, 2025

Cheapest regular gas found in Suffolk County during week ending Feb. 8

According to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com, 1 gas station had the lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Feb. 8.

Feb 12, 2025

Where drivers found cheapest E85 gas across Suffolk County in week ending Feb. 8

1 gas station had the lowest price of E85 gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Feb. 8, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Feb 12, 2025

WFHS Girls’ Varsity Basketball Earns Playoff Berth for Fourth Consecutive Year

The William Floyd girls’ varsity basketball team, led by head coach Rich Sinclair, clinched a playoff berth for the fourth consecutive season.

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Sports

Heavy Police Presence at William Floyd Varsity Girls' Track Meet

As more and more attention has been thrust upon the William Floyd Girls’ Track Team, so has the caution within the William Floyd School District.


Former employee accuses Halmar of wrongful termination over FMLA leave request

A former employee has filed a lawsuit against Halmar International, LLC., alleging wrongful termination in violation of the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA).


Local

No Joke: A Family Camped Out at Midnight for Selden Chick-fil-A's Grand Open

The chain's latest restaurant to hit Long Island is located at 949 Middle Country Road.