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Nov 17, 2025

Jimmy the Dog graduates from explosives school

K-9 Jimmy the Dog joins Suffolk County first responders.

Nov 17, 2025

A three-year hockey game in the making

For the first time in three years, the long-awaited rematch finally took place — and it proved to be a classic worth waiting for. This weekend, the Suffolk County Police Department faced off against the Suffolk Sheriff’s Department in a charity hockey game that brought together first responders, families, and members of the community for a meaningful cause.

Nov 17, 2025

William Floyd varsity football advances to semifinals after win over Sachem East

The William Floyd Colonials varsity football team advanced to the semifinals of the Section XI playoffs after defeating Sachem East 34-14.

Nov 17, 2025

George Santos: The Schumer Shutdown Hurt Families

Let’s be honest: the nightmare we just lived through was nothing short of disgraceful.

Nov 17, 2025

Exonerated Brooklyn man files federal suit against New York City over wrongful conviction

Arvel Marshall files a lawsuit against New York City claiming he was wrongfully convicted due to police misconduct including evidence fabrication and suppression during his trial for murder charges in which he spent over sixteen years incarcerated...

Nov 17, 2025

Consumer sues Wise Foods over 'natural' labeling on snack products

A lawsuit has been filed against snack food company Wise Foods, Inc., alleging deceptive marketing practices related to its potato chips.

Nov 17, 2025

Lawsuit alleges Oceanside district improperly rejected student’s medical exemption

A New York father is seeking court intervention to address the exclusion of his five-year-old daughter from her kindergarten class.

Nov 17, 2025

Stony Brook study reveals how new drug fights deadly parasitic infection

A research team led by Stony Brook University has conducted the first comprehensive analysis of how the drug fexinidazole kills trypanosomatid parasites, which are responsible for more than a billion potentially fatal infections globally each year.

Nov 17, 2025

Stony Brook veteran leader builds support network for military-connected students

Pamela Pfeil, associate director of Military and Veterans Affairs at Stony Brook University, did not initially plan to serve in the military.

Nov 17, 2025

WolfieTank competition highlights student innovation across disciplines at Stony Brook University

For the 11th year, Stony Brook University hosted its annual WolfieTank competition, encouraging students to develop and present entrepreneurial ideas.

Nov 17, 2025

Geek Talks celebrates ten years connecting science enthusiasts at Stony Brook University

Chris Paparo, assistant director for Southampton programs and Marine Sciences Center Manager at the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences (SoMAS), marked the 10th anniversary of his popular lecture series, now known as Geek Talks, earlier this...

Nov 17, 2025

Stony Brook professor Anatoly Frenkel receives Ross Coffin Purdy Award for ceramic research

Anatoly Frenkel, a professor in the Department of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering at Stony Brook University, and his research team have been honored with the Ross Coffin Purdy Award for their work on ceramic materials.

Nov 17, 2025

Stony Brook faculty member joins second year of SUNY nursing simulation fellowship

Debra Giugliano, a clinical assistant professor at the Stony Brook School of Nursing, will participate in the second year of the SUNY Nursing Simulation Fellowship for 2025-2026.

Nov 17, 2025

Stony Brook University hosts lecture on data analytics in sports

The Convergence lecture series at Stony Brook University will continue with a presentation titled “Get in the Game!

Nov 16, 2025

Eugene V. Debs had big wins on Election Day!

The dark shadow of socialism will soon block out the sun over the Big Apple.

Nov 16, 2025

Brentwood cocaine distribution ring busted up

Three men and a woman were indicted for Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance following a long-term investigation into narcotic trafficking.

Nov 16, 2025

SNAP benefits too easily lost to thieves

SNAP benefits are flowing again after the government shutdown has been resolved. But, that means fraudsters are back to work, too.

Nov 16, 2025

Uncle Guiseppe’s croons into Bohemia ahead of Thanksgiving

The brand-new location, which grand-opened on Friday, Nov. 14th, now serves as the flagship tenant for the Sayville Plaza, filling the 40,000-square-foot space vacated by Babies “R” Us years ago.

Nov 16, 2025

Islip's Harp & Hound temporarily closed after kitchen fire

The Islip Fire Department reported to the pub and restaurant on the morning of Wednesday, November 12th, to promptly extinguish the flames.

Nov 16, 2025

250th Committee visits historic Manor of St. George

The Manor of St. George is an important part of the nation’s 250-year history.

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Are We Ready to Platoon Pitching?

Successful fantasy baseball managers are always looking for ways to gain an edge, and one of the oldest strategies in the game is taking advantage of splits. Savvy owners have long used platoons, pairing hitters who mash left-handed pitching with those who excel against righties. Others look for favorable ballparks, making sure to start players when they're at Coors Field or in other hitter-friendly environments.