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EMT sues Maimonides Medical Center over alleged unpaid overtime
An emergency medical technician has filed a class and collective action lawsuit against Maimonides Medical Center, alleging violations of federal and state labor laws. The complaint names the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the New York Labor Law (NYLL) as the governing statutes.
Nurse practitioner sues NYPD over alleged police abuse
A woman has filed a lawsuit against the City of New York and several police officers, alleging civil rights violations, including false arrest and excessive force.
Lawsuit claims CityFHEPS voucher process violated constitutional rights
An individual has filed a lawsuit against several New York state agencies, alleging violations of constitutional rights related to prolonged delays in receiving housing assistance.
Nassau County faces lawsuit over alleged civil rights violations at NCCC
A detainee at the Nassau County Correctional Center (NCCC) has filed a lawsuit against the County of Nassau, Sheriff Anthony J. LaRocco, and unnamed corrections officers, alleging violations of his civil rights during pre-trial detention.
Ryder Cup recap: local biz booms—from hoteliers to shuckers
Four-star hotels nearby Bethpage State Park that benefited from the onslaught of out-of-towners included the Hampton Inn and Suites by Hilton and the Courtyard by Marriott Republic Airport—both in Farmingdale.
Breaking zoos: closing time for Holtsville animal preserve
The main reason for the planned termination of the Holtsville Ecology Site, the Town says, is the cost to taxpayers.
Public weighs in on state energy plan
Long Island weighs in on New York’s energy future.
Lawsuit claims Brookhaven officials targeted Asian-owned spas
Stone Equities, LLC has filed a lawsuit against the Town of Brookhaven and several of its employees, alleging misconduct that caused financial and reputational harm. The defendants named in the complaint are the Town of Brookhaven and individuals Theresa Trejo, Amanda Paccione, and Brian Smith.
Moriches Rotary Hosts 17th Annual Oktoberfest
A good time for a good cause at the Moriches Rotary Oktoberfest.
Smithtown Central School District students ‘Go Gold’
Smithtown students raise money for cancer awareness.
Lawmakers call for HALT repeal, prison safety reforms
HALT Act failing, legislators call for prison reform.
Stony Brook inducts their 2025 hall of fame class
This weekend Stony Brook University proudly inducted four exceptional Seawolves into the Rita & Kurt Eppenstein Athletics Hall of Fame. The ceremony took place at Stony Brook Arena, where the Class of 2025 was honored for their outstanding contributions to Stony Brook Athletics.
Your NYS refund check is on the way
Did you file your taxes early in 2023? If you did, you are first on the list to receive your NYS inflation refund check.
Green leads Rocky Point
The Rocky Point boys cross country team traveled to Wappingers Falls this weekend and turned in a strong performance against some of the top competition in the state.
SCPD officer busted on DWI charge
A Suffolk County police officer has been indicted on charges of vehicular assault and driving while intoxicated after allegedly striking a pedestrian in Huntington Village while off duty.
Community celebrates five years of Alma’s East Moriches salon
It’s not often the County Executive drops in on your salon.
Restoring Cupsogue: wetlands win state funding
Wetland health a top environmental concern.
The World’s Worst Bet: How globalization left U.S. workers behind
How globalized killed the American worker.
From the Newsroom: And then there were three
New York City Mayor Eric Adams was in a terrible, unenviable political position that forced his hand to drop out of the race for Big Apple Mayor this week.
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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.
Commack should be renamed title town
We can now call Commack “Title Town.” After this past weekend, the name is more than fitting, as the community didn’t celebrate just one state title but two.
From the Newsroom: What I am Grateful For
With Thanksgiving now just a week away, there is no better time to reflect on, and share, the gifts for which I am most deeply thankful: