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William Floyd girls' volleyball prepares for 2025 season after missing playoffs
The William Floyd girls’ varsity volleyball team is preparing for the 2025 fall season with renewed focus, following a previous year in which they did not reach their playoff objective.
State Declares Drought Watch Amid Abnormally Dry Conditions, Water Restrictions Possible
Drought conditions are leaving Long Islanders a little dry.
Vape Violators Fall in State Crackdown
Two vape shops on Long Island are named in vape shop takedown by the State.
To the Replay Booth We Go: “Caught Stealing” is a Killer Crime-Comedy-Thriller
The dirty water dog-bathed slums of late 1990s Brooklyn serve as Butler’s waystation ‘till oblivion stomping grounds. Asked one day to cat-sit for his London Town-bound punk neighbor, hijinks subsequently ensue when he’s embroiled in drug warfare to the tune of a $4 million score as a result.
Section XI Reps Named for NYPHSAA Council
Section XI representatives Bayla Goldberg & Charlie Carter have been asked to serve on the New York State Public High School Athletic Association Student Athlete Advisory Council.
The Fantasy Baseball Experience - Those September Closers
As we head into October there are some tired arms in the bullpen and getting those last few saves could mean the difference between a championship and finishing out of the money.
New outdoor sculpture exhibit opens in East Hampton: 'Fantasy landscape for the viewers to experience'
A new outdoor sculpture exhibit by Springs artist Fitzhugh Karol is now open to the public at the Arts Center at Duck Creek in East Hampton, transforming the grounds into what he describes as a “fantasy landscape” of large-format steel works.
NYC resident sues city, police officers over alleged excessive force during bike ride
A New York City man has filed a lawsuit accusing NYPD officers of excessive force and false arrest during what was supposed to be a routine bike ride.
GEICO sues medical supply firm, alleges $620K fraud scheme involving no-fault claims
Government Employees Insurance Company (GEICO) and its subsidiaries have filed a lawsuit against a New York medical supply company and its owner, alleging a scheme to defraud the insurer of more than $620,000 through false no-fault insurance claims.
Stony Brook researchers use simulations to uncover how ice helps spark lightning
A study published in Nature Physics has shown that ordinary ice can generate electricity, providing new understanding of how lightning forms.
Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Your New Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office Correction Officers
In his congratulatory remarks, Sheriff Errol D. Toulon, Jr. confirmed the 63 new corrections officers “now hold a position of authority in Suffolk County, and with that authority comes great responsibility.”
Happy to Report Peacock’s Local Newsroom-Set ‘Office’ Spinoff “The Paper” Gets it Right
As a series, “The Paper” is mass-appeal funny with just enough “inside baseball” to fill us journos with glee and sans regret that we were not tabbed to consult.
Suffolk County Community College hosts contemporary art exhibit through October
Suffolk County Community College’s Lyceum Gallery is hosting The Show of Delights in Contemporary Art through October 25, 2025.
Potunk Masonic Lodge Prepares to Celebrate 100 Years of Brotherhood and Community Service
100 years went by fast for the Potunk Masons.
The Queen’s Gambit: Can Hochul’s Atomic Aspirations Keep the Lights on?
A veteran of reporting on nuclear energy since the 1980’s Robert Chartuk takes a look at Gov. Hochul’s nuclear gambit.
Eastport-South Manor officially opens for 2025-2026 school year
Eastport-South Manor students filled with excitement for the start of a new school year.
Connetquot Welcomes Students Back for the 2025-26 School Year
It’s all smiles as students flock back to school in the Connetquot Central School District.
Mount Sinai Football Gives Back
The Mount Sinai football annual picnic is always about more than just what it looks like on the surface.
Stony Brook University and BNL announce winners of 2025 seed grant program
The Office of Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) Affairs has announced the recipients of the 2025 SBU-BNL Seed Grant Program.
Stony Brook Punter Nominated for Prestigious Award
Stony Brook has been receiving a lot of off-season attention after their turnaround season last year and the expectations are high for this season. Some Seawolves are also being looked at for individual awards. Senior punter Clayton Taylor has been nominated for the 2025 William V. Campbell Trophy.
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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.
Plaintiffs Accuse Nassau Community College Officials of Civil Rights Violations
Two students have filed a lawsuit against Nassau Community College alleging violations of their civil rights under federal law.
Plaintiff alleges insurer's failure to cover construction injury claim
Victor Suarez has filed a lawsuit against Peleus Insurance Company for failing to honor an insurance claim related to his severe injuries sustained at a construction site in Queens.