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William Floyd girls’ tennis qualifies for playoffs for 23rd straight year
The William Floyd Colonials girls’ varsity tennis team has finished its regular season with a 13-3 record, securing a spot in the playoffs for the 23rd consecutive year.
Queens artist sues NYPD and city over alleged unlawful entry and detention
A New York resident has filed a lawsuit against the City of New York and several police officers, alleging unlawful entry and detention. The complaint names the City of New York and multiple officers from the New York City Police Department as defendants.
EEOC sues Delta Air Lines over alleged pregnancy discrimination
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has filed a lawsuit against Delta Air Lines, Inc., alleging discriminatory practices related to pregnancy.
Family files lawsuit against Nassau County, police, and school over alleged wrongful arrest
A family in Nassau County, New York, is at the center of a legal dispute involving allegations of false arrest and malicious prosecution.
New fossils reveal Paranthropus boisei’s dexterity and upright walking abilities
For the first time, researchers have linked specific hand and foot bones to Paranthropus boisei, an extinct human relative.
100 Suffolk students to perform with US Marine Band member
An annual festival gathers Suffolk musicians from county schools to celebrate two unique instruments – the tuba and the euphonium.
Brookhaven Recycles student poster contest is underway
Brookhaven wants you to show them your best artwork that will inspire others to reduce,
DA: Bay Shore father sexually abused 8-year-old daughter
Per Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney, a 33-year-old Bay Shore man was convicted after a jury trial of “Course of Sexual Conduct in the First Degree” for repeatedly sexually abusing his daughter over approximately one year.
Trump shooter’s family kept to themselves, neighbors say
Crooks family kept to themselves, no indication of the malicious nature of their son.
Clueless security opened the door to tragedy, official says
Agents were running around like chickens with their heads cut off, Butler witnesses said.
New York State Secure Choice Savings retirement program launched
A new state program delivers access to retirement savings to over 1.5 million New Yorkers currently without employer plans.
Monarch’s marvelous migration a wonder of nature
Long Island is a stopover for the miraculous Monarchs as they make their way to Mexico.
Stony Brook University launches podcast highlighting faculty research and mentorship
Stony Brook University’s College of Arts and Sciences has launched a new podcast titled “The Difference You Make: The Ideas That Matter.” The series is hosted by Dean David Wrobel and features conversations with faculty members about their...
Lecture explores historical patterns and global context of femicide
Julia Burkhardt, a professor of medieval history at Ludwig Maximilians Universität in Munich, delivered a lecture at Stony Brook University on September 23 focused on the historical roots of femicide.
Stony Brook researchers develop robot system to detect objects around corners
Researchers at Stony Brook University have introduced a navigation system that enables robots to detect objects around corners using commercially available, lightweight sensors.
Stony Brook Southampton announces drone technology showcase highlighting future career opportunities
Stony Brook Southampton, in collaboration with Stony Brook University’s Office for Research and Innovation, the New York Power Authority (NYPA), and Drone Cadets, will hold an event focused on drone technology and its impact on future careers.
Stony Brook launches 2025 Dean’s Challenge to unite academics and athletics
Eleven colleges and schools at Stony Brook University have been selected to take part in the 2025 Stony Brook Athletics Dean’s Challenge.
Horses healing children gets a donation
Pal-O-Mine Equestrian, a nonprofit organization that provides comprehensive therapeutic equine programs using horses to facilitate growth, learning, and healing for children and adults with disabilities, individuals on the autism spectrum, veterans, and others, announced that the Clark Gillies Foundation has donated $7,500 to support scholarships for students in financial need.
Three sport star wins Scholar Athlete Award
Half Hollow Hills East senior Samantha Heyman has been named the first News12 Scholar Athlete Award winner of the 2024–25 school year, an honor sponsored by FourLeaf Federal Credit Union.
Utah woman sues pharmaceutical companies over alleged DES-related cancer
A Utah woman has filed a lawsuit against three pharmaceutical companies, alleging that their negligence and misrepresentation led to her developing cancer. The complaint names Eli Lilly and Company, E.R. Squibb & Sons, Inc., and Pharmacia & Upjohn Company LLC as defendants.