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Stony Brook Simons STEM Scholars complete Alda Center-led science communication training
The Stony Brook Simons STEM Scholars recently participated in a two-session science communication workshop led by the Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science.
From the Newsroom: no right way to do the wrong thing
When I served as Erie County Comptroller, the “Taxpayers’ Watchdog,” I kept a dry-erase board in my office in a spot where I would be forced to see it and read it every day.
Santos in Solitary: A hard lesson from the SHU
Over the last 27 days, I have been sitting in the FCI Fairton Special Housing Unit (SHU), and I’ve come to the realization that I have truly hit rock bottom—if there ever was one to hit.
Stony Brook University awards $1.2M in seed grants to boost early-stage research
The Office for Research and Innovation at Stony Brook University has announced the recipients of its 2025 OVPR Seed Grant Program.
William Floyd girls’ varsity gymnastics team starts season undefeated
The William Floyd High School girls’ varsity gymnastics team has started the fall 2025 season with four consecutive victories.
Stony Brook University partners with Dynamic Systems on ultra-high temperature testing system
Dynamic Systems Inc. (DSI), a subsidiary of Vishay Precision Group Inc., and Stony Brook University have begun a beta evaluation of DSI’s Ultra-High Temperature Ceramic and Composite (UHTC) testing system.
Fall Estate Planning Review: Beneficiary Designations
Many people think that once they sign a will or a trust, all of their assets will follow those instructions.
DraftKings and Larry Fitzgerald team up for a good cause
DraftKings Inc. has announced that the company will once again partner with The Larry Fitzgerald Foundation this October for the Pink ‘Em campaign, part of its DraftKings S.E.R.V.E.S. program.
The Padres fantasy shakeup
The San Diego Padres were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs this past week by the Chicago Cubs. After once again falling short of the division crown to the Dodgers, the franchise now faces a critical crossroads with its roster.
Mangano chooses the Nittany Lions
Shoreham-Wading River’s standout wrestler Gavin Mangano has officially chosen his next stop.
William Floyd School District partners with Northwell on student mental health services
Northwell Health has established a partnership with the William Floyd School District and other districts across Long Island to expand access to behavioral and mental health services for children.
Brookhaven to shutter Holtsville Hal’s longtime zoo
Holtsville Hal and friends will be located as town looks to close animal preserve.
Deputy Sheriff Dexter: Meet Suffolk’s newest K9 officer
Already having assisted in numerous investigations—including tracking down a suspect who fled from a DWI crash—2-year-old Dexter has been hard at work even before assuming his official title on October 2, said Suffolk County Sheriff Errol Toulon.
Mazzarella staffer receives Mastic Beach Conservancy Award
Suffolk County Legislator Jim Mazzarella proudly announced that his Chief of Staff, Timothy A. Rothang, has been awarded the 2025 Trailblazer Award by the Mastic Beach Conservancy.
Tri-Town open forum held at Lake Ronkonkoma Firehouse
Legislator Leslie Kennedy hosted an Open Forum for the Ronkonkoma, Lake Ronkonkoma, and Lake Grove communities on Monday, September 29th. The event kicked off at 6 p.m., during which residents were encouraged to express their concerns directly to elected officials in attendance.
South Shore Press Obituary: Vincent J. Cavaleri
Vincent Joseph Cavaleri was born on March 9, 1938, in Maspeth, New York, to Vincent Cavaleri and Lillian Haverly. He passed away on September 25, 2025.
Would be Middle Island cop killer sentenced
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney addressed the media following a court appearance of a Middle Island man sentenced to 20 years in prison for attempted murder of Suffolk County police officers.
NHL Stanley Cup odds 2025
As the puck is set to drop on the NHL season, the championship odds for 2026 provide a glimpse of how competitive this year may be.
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Colonials Host Coaches vs. Cancer/Score for a Cure
The William Floyd girls’ varsity basketball team, led by head coach Rich Sinclair, recently hosted a “Coaches vs. Cancer/Score for a Cure” game against Riverhead to raise money in the fight against cancer. As part of the initiative, the Colonials also participated in a shoot-a-thon, and through concessions and T-shirt sales, they raised nearly $650 for the American Cancer Society.
Wealth Management Firms Accuse Real Estate Entities of Fraudulent Scheme
Summitbridge Wealth Management and Arna Premier Property Solutions have filed a lawsuit against multiple real estate entities accusing them of running a Ponzi-style fraud scheme involving over $1 million in investments.
Plaintiff Alleges False Arrests by NYPD Officers
Micah Mitchell has filed a lawsuit against multiple NYPD officers alleging false arrest among other civil rights violations after two separate incidents where he claims he was unlawfully detained without cause