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New York’s Businesses Being Socked with Costly Mandates in the New Year
New York State is already home to high taxes and onerous regulations and now two additional burdens to New York’s businesses will be added to the pile.
New York Board of Regents Again Avoids Vote on Boys in Girls Sports
Rather than take the principled stand voting a solid NO to allowing males to compete in sports against female athletes in New York school sports, the New York Board of Regents punted the issue - again.
Hochul Gets Support from Biden on Unpopular Congestion Pricing Scheme
Governor Kathy Hochul’s on-again off-again Congestion Pricing scheme is now on again – for now.
Wm. Floyd High School Holds 1000-Coat Drive
William Floyd High School is at it again doing good deeds for the community. The William Floyd United Teachers (WFUT) recently hosted the second annual 1,000-coat giveaway.
Tuna the Cat
It was on Election Day 16 years ago that l heard the mew of a little kitten in the bushes near my house. I lived next to a school and cringed at the cruel practice of people dumping off their unwanted pets.
Pictorial History of Shirley
Drive around Shirley today and you’ll still see glimpses of the way it used to be, when it was a fresh new seaside community promoted by its founder, Walter T. Shirley, as a “nice place to live.
Where drivers found cheapest E85 gas across Suffolk County in week ending Nov. 30
1 gas station had the lowest price of E85 gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Nov. 30, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
Highway Robbery for Long Island Roads
Fresh off budgeting $2 billion for illegal migrants, Gov. Kathy Hochul has ponied up a comparatively paltry $100 million to fix up state roads across New York, with Long Island getting money for only one small project.
Brookhaven Lab uses RHIC tests to advance Electron-Ion Collider design
The U.S. Department of Energy's Brookhaven National Laboratory is preparing for the development of the Electron-Ion Collider (EIC), a new facility aimed at exploring the atomic nucleus and fundamental forces.
Stony Brook leaders join SUNY chancellor to seek increased research funding
Stony Brook University's Vice President for Research, Kevin Gardner, and Assistant Vice President for Federal Relations, Lauren Brookmeyer, joined State University of New York (SUNY) Chancellor John B. King, Jr. and University at Buffalo...
Stony Brook hosts discussion on future role of nuclear energy
Nuclear energy has been a topic of debate in the United States and New York since the 1980s.
Farmingville man pleads guilty in Suffolk environmental crime case
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney has announced that Giampiero Cali, 48, from Farmingville, has pleaded guilty to charges of Endangering the Public Health, Safety or the Environment in the First Degree and other related offenses.
Stony Brook's STEAM exhibit showcases student innovation blending art and science
In 2021, an innovative collaboration began between Nobuho Nagasawa from the Department of Art and Mei Lin (Ete) Chan from the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Stony Brook University.
Stony Brook University awards four students Evan R. Liblit Memorial Fund scholarship
Four students from Stony Brook University have been awarded the Evan R. Liblit Memorial Fund scholarship, marking the first time an international student has received this honor.
Three William Floyd athletes listed among Newsday's top boys’ basketball players
Newsday has announced its list of the top 100 boys' basketball players for the 2024-25 season, featuring three seniors from William Floyd High School.
Central Islip man indicted for alleged workplace stabbing
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney has announced the indictment of Paul Albinagorta, a 34-year-old resident of Central Islip, on charges of attempted murder in the second degree.
Stony Brook honors late philosopher Don Ihde with memorial conference
A memorial conference was held in November by the Department of Philosophy at Stony Brook University to honor Professor Don Ihde, a distinguished figure in the field of philosophy who passed away in January 2024.
Elf characters bring festive cheer to Tangier Smith Elementary School
Since the beginning of December, Tangier Smith Elementary School has been welcoming students with a unique sight.
Stony Brook University releases Winter 2024/25 magazine issue online
The Winter 2024/2025 edition of the Stony Brook University Magazine is now available online.
Cancer survivor runs Tunnels to Towers 5K with doctors
When Ed Murphy participated in the Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk in Brooklyn, New York, on September 29, he was not alone.
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Stay Melo: HOF Knicks Star Plugs Cannabis Brand in Farmingdale
Strain Stars will welcome the perennial All-Star on Saturday, April 19th for 1-3 p.m. meet and greets.
Who Will Run Against Hochul for Governor of New York?
The South Shore Press had a conversation with New York State Conservative Party Chair, Gerry Kassar on his thoughts who might be considering a race for the Governor’s office from the Republican/Conservative side of the race.
Greenport brewery founder on Reggae Fest: 'a kickoff of summer'
Greenport Harbor Brewing Co. in Peconic is planning a bigger-than-ever Reggae Fest for Saturday, May 3, with top acts and plenty of craft brews.