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Shocking New Poll Shows 48% of Democrats Think America Might Be Better Off If Trump Had Been Assassinated
The latest Rasmussen Poll shockingly shows just that shy of half of Democrats polled "could not bring themselves to say that America would not be better off if the opposing party's candidate for president had been assassinated."
Cheapest midgrade gas found in Suffolk County during week ending Sept. 21
According to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com, 1 gas station had the lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Sept. 21.
Big Dogs Rule The NFL
Coming into week 3 there had already been nightmare scenarios for NFL bettors across the country. When big favorites not only fail to cover, but lose outright, the ripple effect can be felt across multiple different types of tickets. Not only does the public love the favorites, but they also put the big heavy juiced favorite teams in teasers and moneyline parlays, all of which crash when a big underdog loses. Ask any survivor pool participant this season how that has worked out.
Where drivers found cheapest regular gas across Suffolk County in week ending Sept. 21
According to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com, 2 gas stations had the lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Sept. 21.
Expert on cognitive aging named chair at Stony Brook's neurology department
Joe Verghese, MBBS, MD, MS, has been appointed chair of the Department of Neurology at the Renaissance School of Medicine (RSOM) at Stony Brook University. His appointment by Peter Igarashi, MD, Knapp Dean of the RSOM, will begin on October 14.
Bay Shore man pleads guilty to illegal disposal of hazardous waste
Carleton Pulley, a 48-year-old resident of Bay Shore, has pleaded guilty to charges of Endangering Public Health, Safety, or the Environment in the Second Degree. The plea follows his illegal disposal of hazardous waste and old tires at the former Pilgrim State Psychiatric Center in April 2023.
Steven Skiena's team wins KDD Test of Time Award
Department of Computer Science Professor Steven Skiena, along with his former students Rami al-Rfou and Bryan Perozzi, received the 2024 KDD Test of Time Award for their work on graph representation learning.
Officials announce completion of $1.3 million Mt. Sinai paving project
Brookhaven Town Highway Superintendent Daniel P. Losquadro and Councilwoman Jane Bonner have announced the completion of a 15-road paving project in Mount Sinai.
Bay Shore man pleads guilty to illegal disposal of hazardous waste
Carleton Pulley, a 48-year-old resident of Bay Shore, has pleaded guilty to Endangering Public Health, Safety, or the Environment in the Second Degree. This plea follows his illegal disposal of hazardous waste and old tires at the former Pilgrim State Psychiatric Center in April 2023.
Officials announce resurfacing project on Hawkins Path and Hawkins Road
Brookhaven Town Highway Superintendent Daniel P. Losquadro and Councilwoman Jane Bonner have announced the resurfacing of Hawkins Path from Hawkins Road to County Road 83, as well as Hawkins Road from North Bicycle Path in Selden to Hawkins Path in Centereach.
Stony Brook University raises over $654 million in philanthropic support
Stony Brook University has reported a significant increase in philanthropic support for the fiscal year 2024, raising over $654 million. Approximately 85 percent of these funds are directed towards endowment gifts intended to provide long-term support for the university.
Mastic woman pleads guilty after dog mauls toddler
Amy Willi, a 45-year-old resident of Mastic, has pleaded guilty to Reckless Endangerment in the Second Degree following an incident where her dog, Kojo, mauled a two-year-old boy and attacked the child's uncle. The announcement was made by Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney.
North Babylon man indicted for attempting robbery during cleaning service hire
Christopher Doran, a 66-year-old resident of North Babylon, has been indicted for Attempted Robbery in the First Degree and related charges. The indictment follows allegations that Doran attempted to rob a woman he had hired to clean his apartment.
Brookhaven preserves 3.5 acres of open space in Middle Island
On September 24, Supervisor Dan Panico was present to thank the Town of Brookhaven’s demolition crew as they prepared to demolish a blighted house and cottage in Middle Island. This action is part of an effort to preserve 3.5 acres of open space. The Town acquired the parcel along East Bartlett Road to protect it from future development and maintain its natural state. The land is located on the boundary between the Core of the Central Pine Barrens and the Compatible Growth Area, featuring a quarter-acre pond, rolling topography, and old-growth woodlands.
WFHS senior recognized as National Merit Scholarship Program commended student
William Floyd High School senior Nia Alicea has been named a Commended Student in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program. This honor is given to 34,000 students nationwide for their academic excellence.
Officials announce completion of two paving projects in Port Jefferson Station
Brookhaven Town Highway Superintendent Daniel P. Losquadro and Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich have announced the completion of two paving projects in Port Jefferson Station.
Back to Basics: What is Probate?
A: The answer is probably yes, but it depends upon the type of assets that your cousin owned at the time of her death and how those assets were titled.
Customers sue laundromat chain over deceptive cash card practices
A new class action lawsuit accuses Clean Rite Centers LLC of misleading customers about their reloadable cash cards' value and usability through hidden fees and non-refundable balances designed to trap small amounts on each card permanently.
Visually-impaired plaintiff sues hotel chain over website accessibility
Victor Andrews has filed a lawsuit against Highgate Hotels in the Eastern District of New York, alleging their website is inaccessible to blind users. The suit claims violations under multiple disability rights laws and seeks both injunctive relief and compensatory damages.
Hugh Birdsall Oar Goes to Connetquot
It might have taken overtime, but in the most exciting game of the weekend in Suffolk county Connetquot beat Sachem North 21-14. Defense was the name of the game as regulation ended with the two teams knotted at 14, but Connetquot pulled away in the extra session with the final, and game deciding TD.
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Longwood Cheer Earns Suffolk Honors
The Longwood High School cheerleading team continues to be recognized for its outstanding 2025–2026 season, as several student-athletes earned honors at the recent Section XI Awards Dinner.