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William Floyd coach Desmond Megna celebrates his 100th career lacrosse win
William Floyd High School's boys’ varsity lacrosse team secured a significant milestone under the leadership of head coach Desmond Megna, who achieved his 100th career victory.
New businesses open in Stony Brook Village with supportive community leaders present
On April 11, 2025, Stony Brook Village in Farmingville, NY, witnessed three ribbon-cutting ceremonies, marking the openings of new and expanding businesses on Main Street.
William Floyd celebrates six athletes named in Newsday's 2025 Spring to lists
William Floyd High School boasts six of its student-athletes named on Newsday's top player lists for the 2025 varsity spring sports season.
William Floyd Elementary celebrates 'No Place for Hate' day with activities and pledges
William Floyd Elementary School recently marked its third year as a "No Place for Hate" institution with a schoolwide event dedicated to the anti-bullying program.
Empire Freight co-founder sues former partners for $10M, alleging embezzlement and racketeering
An entrepreneur has filed a lawsuit against his former business partners, accusing them of orchestrating a complex scheme to defraud him and his company.
Sanders To New York Is Not Dead
In NFL circles April is the month for the NFL Draft, but that special day takes up more time in football fans minds before the actual selections begin.
Coach D Is the Champion of Diversity
Legislator Jim Mazzarella honored coach Darrell Sumpter this week for his impact that he had on the William Floyd community.
Liberty Mutual ses Brooklyn pharmacy alleging $748K no-fault insurance fraud scheme
Liberty Mutual General Insurance Company and other affiliates have filed a lawsuit against Argyle Pharmacy Inc., Mehtab Bibi, and Timur Yuzefpolsky, alleging a sophisticated scheme to defraud them through fraudulent insurance claims.
Stony Brook PhD student wins top prize at endodontists' conference
Abdel Hameed Mahmoud, a PhD candidate at the Department of Oral Biology and Pathology, Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine, recently received first place for his research poster at the American Association of Endodontists (AAE) annual meeting in...
Stony Brook honors outstanding alumni for 2025
The Stony Brook School of Health Professions commemorated its 2025 Outstanding Alumni Awards on March 26.
Stony Brook program offers direct path to medicine for high-achieving students
When Meenu Johnkutty began her academic journey at Stony Brook University as a freshman, she had already secured a spot at the Renaissance School of Medicine (RSOM).
Stony Brook researchers advocate for biomedical funding at Capitol Hill
On March 31, two prominent researchers from Stony Brook University, Lilianne Mujica-Parodi and Gábor Balázsi, participated in discussions at Capitol Hill in Washington D.C. The event was part of The American Institute for Medical and Biological...
Stony Brook hosts blood drive for Long Island man battling cancer
Stony Brook University is set to host a blood drive in honor of Aidan Fischer, a Long Island resident facing cancer for the third time.
Stony Brook University Giving Day sets new record with over $1 million raised
Stony Brook University celebrated a successful seventh annual Giving Day, raising over $1 million in a 24-hour span.
Stony Brook physicists honored with 2025 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics
Researchers from Stony Brook University's Department of Physics and Astronomy have been recognized with the 2025 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics.
Stony Brook professor awarded 2025 New Horizons in Mathematics Prize
Stony Brook University has announced that Professor John Pardon has been named a co-recipient of the New Horizons in Mathematics Prize.
Alleged MS-13 Gang Member Extradited to Suffolk County to Face Kidnapping And Assault Charges
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney today announced that Josue Zepeda Padilla, 28, of Huntington Station, was extradited and arraigned on an indictment charging for Robbery in the First Degree, Gang Assault in the First Degree, and other related charges, for his alleged role in the January 6, 2024 violent attack on a 15-year-old at the Pilgrim State Mental Facility in Brentwood that left the child unconscious
Beauty in the Breakdown: An SSP Play-by-Play of Dave’s Hot Chicken’s LI Debut
Long Island’s first “Dave’s Hot Chicken” is situated at 207 Glen Gove Road Carle Place, and grand-opened last week.
Tangier Smith Elementary School Class Welcomes Student Pilot Via Zoom
Third-grade students in Mrs. Caitlin Contes and Ms. Michelle Montalbano’s class at Tangier Smith Elementary School recently welcomed – via Zoom – Luke Zadrazil, a college freshman currently attending Averett University in Danville, Virginia, to discuss his studies to become a certified flight instructor and eventually a commercial airline pilot.
Sponsor Announced for Brookhaven Recycling Efforts
Brookhaven Town Supervisor Daniel J. Panico and members of the Town Council accepted a check for $5,000 from Suffolk Credit Union, a sponsor of the 2025 Town of Brookhaven Recycling Events. The contribution will support thirteen E-Waste, Paper Shredding, and Drug Take Back events across the Town.
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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.
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.