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Apr 13, 2025

Fired nurse sues Mercy Medical Center, alleging age bias, retaliation, and unsafe practices

A former employee has filed a lawsuit against Mercy Medical Center and its parent organization, Catholic Health System of Long Island, Inc., accusing them of age discrimination, retaliation, and unlawful termination.

Apr 13, 2025

McCormick pushes for federal funding for Stony Brook University and Medicine priorities

Stony Brook University Interim President Richard L. McCormick visited Washington, D.C., on April 2 to meet with members of the New York congressional delegation and their senior staff.

Apr 13, 2025

University Orchestra to perform at Staller Center on April 29

The University Orchestra is scheduled to perform a concert on April 29 at the Staller Center for the Arts.

Apr 11, 2025

Dawson on Special Olympics NY polar plunge in Calverton: 'It's an amazing opportunity'

Special Olympics New York is preparing for its ninth annual Splish Splash Polar Plunge in Calverton on Saturday, April 26, inviting participants to take a dip in the cold waters to support local athletes.

Apr 11, 2025

William Floyd Elementary shows united effort against childhood cancer

Members of the William Floyd community recently gathered to support the St. Baldrick's Foundation by participating in the "Brave the Shave" event at William Floyd Elementary School.

Apr 11, 2025

Donate Life to Save a Life

You can save a life through the Donate Life program.

Apr 11, 2025

State of Suffolk: Cybersecurity, Sewerage Discussed in County Exec Romaine's Address

The longtime legislator spoke before the Suffolk County Legislature in Riverhead on Tuesday.

Apr 11, 2025

NY Democrat Can’t See How Black People or Immigrants can be Republicans

Questionable Facebook post made by Onondaga County Legislator

Apr 11, 2025

House Democrats Stand Firm Against Citizen-Only Voting

The US House of Representatives passed the Safeguarding American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act on a largely party line vote.

Apr 11, 2025

William Floyd students excel at New York State Youth and Government conference

The William Floyd High School Youth and Government program recently achieved commendable success at the 89th annual New York State YMCA Youth and Government conference in Albany.

Apr 11, 2025

Money Talks: Chipotle CEO Says ‘Yes’ to Extra Guac, Earns Billionaire Status

Forbes added Chipotle founder and former CEO Steve Ells and 287 others to its updated "World Billionaires List" published at the tail-end of March.

Apr 11, 2025

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.

Apr 11, 2025

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.

Apr 11, 2025

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.

Apr 11, 2025

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.

Apr 11, 2025

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.

Apr 11, 2025

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.

Apr 11, 2025

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.

Apr 10, 2025

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.

Apr 10, 2025

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...

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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.


Sports

Sachem's Softball Fields Are Getting An Overhaul

Sachem's Athletic Directors Gary Beutel and Phil Torregrossa took to social media this week to share the progress that has been done to their new state of the art softball field.


Sports

St. James‑Smithtown Little League Are State Champs

The St. James‑Smithtown Little League 12 under team has won the 2025 New York State Little League Championship. The victory is the first state title for the community and it took a comeback to complete the outstanding accomplishment.