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Venture capital firm founder sues former associates over alleged takeover attempt
A high-stakes legal battle unfolds as Jie Chen and his Celtic House Entities accuse former associates Chao Wang, Yelai Liu, and Mingyang Yu of orchestrating a fraudulent scheme to seize control over their successful venture capital firm.
Legislator Blasts Albany Gridlock as State Budget Delay Drags Into Fifth Week
Legislator vents spleen over late state budget.
Marathoner Eva Casale begins ninth annual mission honoring veterans
Farmingville, NY - Ultra-marathoner Eva Casale is set to embark on her ninth annual mission to honor veterans.
Tierney Shuts Down Violent Gangs
Tierney to violent gangs: “You will be found. You will be indicted. And you will be removed from our streets.”
Future Considerations: Career Day For ESM Sophomores, College Decision Day for Seniors
Assistant Principal Shelia Dempsey and teacher Alexis Duggan organized the event that they say gets underclassmen thinking about the long-term value of their education.
Spring Bursts Into Bloom at Waterdrinker Farm’s Tulip Festival
Long Islanders enjoy a blaze of blooms at the Waterdrinker Tulip Festival in Manorville.
Assisted Suicide Bill Passes New York Assembly, Heads to Senate
The New York State Assembly passed an Assisted Suicide bill (A136/S138) that amends the state’s public health law to allow a terminally ill adult with a prognosis of six months or less to be prescribed a medication that would cause death.
Woman sues Suffolk County over gun license suspension tied to husband’s criminal record
Christine M. Weber has filed a lawsuit against Suffolk County and several officials alleging unconstitutional enforcement of a firearm policy that restricts gun ownership based on household members' legal status.
Women Sharing Art president on May exhibit: 'Beautiful assortment of artwork'
A new art exhibit featuring work by Long Island women artists—including mosaics, photography, oil paintings, glasswork and sculpture—is on display throughout May at the BAFFA Art Gallery in Sayville.
William Floyd Educator Honored in Los Angeles with National Teaching Award
William Floyd teacher travels to L.A. to accept $25,000 award.
Tobacco Action Coalition of Long Island (TACLI) offers free New York Landlord Smoke-Free Housing Toolkit
The Tobacco Action Coalition of Long Island (TACLI) hopies to expand smoke-free environments all over New York.
Beema Boy Busted: Bay Shore Man Indicted for Alleged Auto Garage Drug-Running
Uriel Rose, 41, is accused of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the First Degree.
Punch-Drunk Huntington! Adam Sandler's First Drama Coming to Cinema Arts Centre
"Punch-Drunk Love" will screen at Long Island's go-to arthouse cinema on Friday, May 23rd at 7 p.m. Tickets are $16 for the public and $10 for CAC members.
McMemory Lane Time: The Snack Wrap is So Back
Discontinued in 2016, McDonald’s teased the Snack Wrap’s official return over X this week: “0x.14.2015.”
Windmiller returns to Jones Beach Air Show: ‘The entire show is very high energy’
Thousands of spectators are expected to flock to Jones Beach State Park this Memorial Day weekend for the return of the FourLeaf Air Show, featuring high-speed aerial performances by military and civilian pilots, including the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and Long Island native David Windmiller.
Governor Hochul Wants to Give You $400 of Your Own Money
Governor Kathy Hochul is touting her $400 rebate back to New York taxpayers in her recent budget proposal.
Brooklyn man files lawsuit against NYPD alleging wrongful murder conviction led to 14-year imprisonment
A man has filed suit against the City of New York and several police officers, alleging he was wrongfully prosecuted and imprisoned for 14 years for a murder he did not commit.
William Floyd community members receive SCOPE Education Services' 'Shining Stars' awards
Three William Floyd school community members – Gary Bretton, Teresa Jackson, and Lorraine Mentz – have been recognized by SCOPE Education Services as "Shining Stars" for the 2024-25 academic year.
Woman sues NYPD and city of New York over alleged police brutality and racial discrimination during Coney Island arrest
A woman has filed a lawsuit against the City of New York and several NYPD officers, alleging claims of police brutality and racial discrimination.
Stony Brook hospitals receive top safety grades from The Leapfrog Group
Stony Brook University Hospital and Stony Brook Southampton Hospital both received an 'A' Hospital Safety Grade for spring 2025 from The Leapfrog Group, a nonprofit organization focused on patient safety.
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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.
From the Newsroom: no right way to do the wrong thing
When I served as Erie County Comptroller, the “Taxpayers’ Watchdog,” I kept a dry-erase board in my office in a spot where I would be forced to see it and read it every day.
Santos in Solitary: A hard lesson from the SHU
Over the last 27 days, I have been sitting in the FCI Fairton Special Housing Unit (SHU), and I’ve come to the realization that I have truly hit rock bottom—if there ever was one to hit.