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Feb 5, 2025

SCWA Hard at Work Fixing Busted and Broken Pipes Due to Bone Chilling Cold

Since January 1st, SCWA crews have responded to 224 main breaks, more than double the same period last year when 101 main breaks were repaired.

Feb 5, 2025

Panico and Mazzarella Nonored by Sons of Italy for Community Service

On January 23, Brookhaven Town Supervisor Dan Panico and Suffolk County Legislator Jim Mazzarella were recognized for their contributions to the community by the Sons of Italy, Dr. Calabro Lodge 3011.

Feb 5, 2025

Where drivers found cheapest regular gas across Suffolk County in week ending Feb. 1

1 gas station had the lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Feb. 1, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Feb 5, 2025

William Floyd School District announces two-hour delay due to weather

Due to expected weather conditions, the William Floyd School District will open two hours late on Thursday, February 6.

Feb 5, 2025

Stony Brook University announces finalists for 2025 Discovery Prize

Three faculty members from Stony Brook University have been selected as finalists for the 2025 Stony Brook Foundation Discovery Prize.

Feb 5, 2025

Centre ValBio aids firefighting efforts in Madagascar's Ranomafana National Park

A fire in Madagascar's Ranomafana National Park recently posed a significant threat to rare species of lemurs and other wildlife.

Feb 5, 2025

Experts discuss ethics in generative artificial intelligence at Stony Brook webinar

Stony Brook University recently hosted a webinar exploring the interplay of innovation, creativity, ethics, and artificial intelligence.

Feb 5, 2025

Stony Brook University rises to No. 84 in global physical sciences ranking

Stony Brook University has made significant progress in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject for 2025, achieving its highest position since 2016 in the field of physical sciences.

Feb 5, 2025

William Floyd High School cheerleaders advance to national championship

In a significant development for William Floyd High School, the cheerleading team is set to compete in the National High School Cheerleading Championship (NHSCC) for the first time.

Feb 5, 2025

Respiratory therapist Kylie Zahra's journey from student to professional at SBM

Kylie Zahra, a respiratory therapist at Stony Brook Medicine (SBM), has been recognized for her compassionate and caring nature, which is vital in her field.

Feb 5, 2025

Senator Palumbo Reproposes “Karilyn’s Law” Amidst Wendy Williams Guardianship Discussion with TMZ

State Senator Anthony Palumbo spoke to TMZ on Jan. 21st to announce he would be re-introducing legislation that would change guardianship laws regarding family visitation in the state.

Feb 5, 2025

Maud Maron: ‘New Yorkers Deserve Better than the Injustices Ushered in by DA Alvin Bragg’

“Alvin Bragg says ‘the best way to address the root drivers of crime and violence is to connect people with services they need to lead healthy and stable lives including housing, healthcare and job opportunities,’ Maron said.

Feb 5, 2025

Shock Poll: Gov. Kathy Hochul ‘Underwater,’ says Siena College

According to the Siena College poll, Gov. Hochul has a negative “39-47%” favorability rating, and her job approval rating sits at “44-48%.” This shows little change from December’s poll.

Feb 5, 2025

‘Assisted Suicide is Still Suicide,’ Patients Rights Fund Activist Pleads to Albany

An Oregon report often cited in PRAF’s greater research concluded suffering, disability, socioeconomic reasons like the rising cost of healthcare, and the desire to cease being a burden on their families any longer are the reasons why patients seek out assisted suicide.

Feb 5, 2025

Boys’ Varsity Basketball Team Wins Third Consecutive League Title

The William Floyd boys’ varsity basketball team, led by head coach Will Slinkosky, recently earned their third consecutive League I title with a 72-64 victory over Brentwood.

Feb 5, 2025

William Floyd bowling team advances to county championship for fifteenth year

The William Floyd High School varsity bowling team, led by head coach James Healey, has qualified for the Suffolk County Championship for the 15th consecutive year.

Feb 5, 2025

Trump’s Victory Pushing Leftists to the Side is “Political Lent for Conservatives” says Lawler

Congressman Mike Lawler (R,C- Hudson Valley) gave a fiery address at the New York State Conservative Party Annual Conference taking aim at Governor Kathy Hochul and relishing in President Donald Trump’s winning the White House.

Feb 4, 2025

Muslim community sues Town of Oyster Bay over alleged discrimination against mosque expansion

Muslims on Long Island, Inc. (MOLI), along with Imran Makda and Moeen Qureshi, have filed a federal lawsuit against the Town of Oyster Bay, alleging discriminatory practices that hindered their efforts to expand a mosque in Bethpage, Long Island.

Feb 4, 2025

Former airline technician sues United Airlines for breach of contract under Railway Labor Act

A former airline technician has filed a lawsuit against United Airlines, Inc., the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT), and Teamsters Local Union No. 210, seeking to resolve a dispute over his termination. Frederick Figuereo, the plaintiff, filed the complaint on January 22, 2025, in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York, seeking declaratory and injunctive relief under the Railway Labor Act.

Feb 4, 2025

From the Newsroom: There Are Two Genders

President Trump just issued an Executive Order that threatens to pull federal funding to any hospital that cuts off the private parts of anyone under the age of 19. It’s an order New York State Attorney General Letitia James is calling on hospitals to defy, claiming doing so violates New York State anti discrimination laws.

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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

KD Still Moves the Needle

This weekend Kevin Durant was sitting on a stage at Fanatics Fest in New York City when the host of the panel he was on informed him that he was just traded to the Houston Rockets. Durant seemed stunned by the move and had little to say other than "We will see what happens."


Sports

Are We In The New Dead Ball Era?

Aaron Judge has been flirting with batting .400 all season long, he also is on pace to hit nearly 60 home runs again. Cal Raleigh became the first switch hitter to ever hit 30 home runs before the halfway point in the season, and he has a chance to set the all-time home run mark for a catcher. Eugenio Suarez and Shohei Ohtani are on pace to hit 50 home runs and Kyle Schwarber is not far behind.