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Apr 22, 2025

Community to Celebrate 103rd Birthday of WWII Vet and Former Brookhaven Councilman Gene Gerrard

Not many hit 103 years old, but this former Brookhaven Councilman did.

Apr 22, 2025

Marine Response Team Activated After Kayaker Becomes Trapped in Terrell River

In the first water rescue for the year over the Easter weekend, the Marine Incident Response Team (MIRT) responded to a challenging water rescue in the Terrell River, within the East Moriches Fire District.

Apr 22, 2025

Trump Takes Over Penn Station Renovation

Riders pin Penn Station hopes on Trump to get renovations done.

Apr 22, 2025

DOGE Report: Still Very Busy Setting Things Right for the Taxpayer

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) website has been updated showing estimated savings of $160 BILLION or $993.79 per taxpayer.

Apr 21, 2025

"Silly Season" in Albany: Suffolk DA and Co. Demand “Drugged While Driving” Law Rewrites

State lawmakers and countwide officials flocked to the H. Lee Dennison Building in Hauppauge on Friday to once again appeal to New York State with “enough is enough” urgency.

Apr 21, 2025

Calming Voices Commemorated: Suffolk 911 Dispatchers Recognized for their Heroism

Amidst National Public Safety Telecommunications Week, local leaders honored Suffolk dispatchers for their efforts through perilous times and in tragedy prevention.

Apr 21, 2025

Hochul Announces $16.6 Million Pavement Renewal Project on Long Island

Governor Kathy Hochul announced that work is getting started on road resurfacing projects that will enhance safety and improve mobility along key stretches of five Long Island roadways, including the Meadowbrook State Parkway, Sunrise Highway, and William Floyd Parkway.

Apr 21, 2025

From the Newsroom: Remembering Saint Francis and Pope Francis

“Preach the Gospel at all times, when necessary, use words.” These powerful, faith-based words to live by are attributed to my favorite Saint, Saint Francis of Assisi.

Apr 21, 2025

NFL Draft Betting - Is There Any Value Left?

The NFL Draft offers bettors a unique way to bet on sports, yet there will be no game played. Betting on who will be selected and where has been a fun situation for many bettors over the years, but with more and more social media and leaks from the teams we have gotten into an almost WWE type of betting atmosphere where the odds have been blown out of proportion for most draft slots.

Apr 21, 2025

Fantasy Baseball - Sell the Snakes

Last week in this column we spoke about two Texas Rangers who were buys, despite their slow starts, and how each one of them could be had at a bargain

Apr 21, 2025

Rockville Centre Diocese Bishop Releases Statement on Death of Pope Francis

The Most Reverend John O. Barres, fifth Bishop of the Diocese of Rockville Centre, released the following statement after the death of Pope Francis on Easter Sunday.

Apr 21, 2025

Holcim and Lafarge sued by U.S. citizens for allegedly funding ISIS in deadly terror attacks

A group of American citizens has filed a lawsuit against multinational corporations Lafarge S.A., Lafarge Cement Holding Limited, Lafarge Cement Syria S.A., Holcim Ltd, and Holcim (US) Inc. for allegedly financing terrorism

Apr 21, 2025

Glock faces federal lawsuit over alleged role in Brooklyn subway shooting

A lawsuit has been filed against major firearms manufacturer Glock, Inc., and Glock Ges.m.b.H., alleging that negligent marketing and distribution practices contributed to a horrific subway shooting in New York City.

Apr 21, 2025

Stony Brook University achieves 12th Tree Campus USA designation on Arbor Day

Stony Brook University has announced its 12th consecutive Tree Campus USA designation, acknowledging its commitment to environmental stewardship and the preservation of campus greenery.

Apr 21, 2025

Research reveals origin trace in particle jets from proton-proton collisions

Physicists from the U.S. Department of Energy's Brookhaven National Laboratory and Stony Brook University have discovered that particles formed in collimated sprays, known as jets, retain information about their origins from subatomic particle...

Apr 21, 2025

Acrobatic show 'Duel Reality' blends Shakespeare with athletic prowess at Staller Center

Under the dim lights of Stony Brook’s Staller Center for the Arts, the performance of Duel Reality commenced with a modern reinterpretation of Shakespeare.

Apr 21, 2025

Stony Brook University to host event promoting innovation and change on May 9

Stony Brook University is set to host ‘Disrupt the Brook,’ an event aimed at challenging conventional thinking and fostering innovation.

Apr 21, 2025

Stony Brook University showcases diverse art installations in Spring 2025 Art Crawl

Stony Brook University hosted its Spring 2025 Art Crawl on April 4, showcasing five diverse installations across campus, drawing attendance from students and the surrounding community for a series of free guided tours.

Apr 21, 2025

Stony Brook students engage in volunteer efforts for National Volunteer Month

April marks National Volunteer Month, and students at Stony Brook University are taking the initiative to support causes important to them and their communities.

Apr 20, 2025

Fatal Crash Kills Pedestrian in Easter Weekend Tragedy

Suffolk County Police Fifth Squad detectives are investigating a motor vehicle crash that killed a man walking in the street in Bluepoint Saturday night.

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Education

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.


Local

Huge Turnout for County Executive Event

Big turnout at Ed Romaine’s Nine and Dine


Sports

My Fantasy Baseball Experience - Downfalls and Breakouts

Hi my name is Jack Thaler and I hope you enjoyed last week's edition of My Fantasy Baseball Experience. This week I will be focusing on teaching you how to treat unlikely and sudden breakouts and downfalls while also giving you my hitter and pitcher pickups of the week.