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Nov 25, 2024

Swim & Dive Team Are State Champs

team can call itself state champs.

Nov 25, 2024

Cap and Gown Orders Set For January at William Floyd High School

Parents and guardians of William Floyd High School seniors are being urged to begin preparations for the upcoming graduation ceremony scheduled for June 28, 2025. A key part of these preparations involves ordering caps, gowns, and tassels, which will be worn during the commencement exercises.

Nov 25, 2024

Cap and gown orders set for January at William Floyd High School

Parents and guardians of William Floyd High School seniors are being urged to begin preparations for the upcoming graduation ceremony scheduled for June 28, 2025.

Nov 25, 2024

DOE funds $50M initiative for sustainable sodium-ion battery development

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced a $50 million initiative to advance sodium-ion battery technology as a sustainable and cost-effective alternative to lithium-ion batteries.

Nov 25, 2024

William Floyd School District Updates Winter Sports Attendance Rules

The William Floyd School District has announced new guidelines for attendees of indoor winter sports events at William Floyd High School. The district emphasizes safety and enjoyment for all spectators and appreciates cooperation from attendees.

Nov 25, 2024

Stony Brook hosts parachute-themed event to guide student career exploration

Stony Brook University recently hosted an event aimed at helping students explore their career paths through interactive activities.

Nov 25, 2024

Selden man convicted for long-term sexual abuse against children

A Selden man has been found guilty of sexually abusing three of his children over a span of thirteen years.

Nov 25, 2024

Families establish first endowment at Long Island State Veterans Home

Two families have taken a significant step in supporting veterans by establishing the first endowment for the Long Island State Veterans Home.

Nov 25, 2024

William Floyd School District updates winter sports attendance rules

The William Floyd School District has announced new guidelines for attendees of indoor winter sports events at William Floyd High School.

Nov 25, 2024

Brookhaven honors poster contest winners at town board meeting

At the November 19 Town Board Meeting, Supervisor Dan Panico and the Town Council recognized the winners of the Brookhaven Recycles Poster Contest.

Nov 25, 2024

Giving Thanks: A Time for Reflection and Celebration

As the chill of November settles in, we find ourselves entering that cherished season when gratitude takes center stage. Thanksgiving marks the start of what I affectionately call the "holiday marathon." This is the time of year when my little kitchen transforms into a hub of activity, reminiscent of a bustling commercial kitchen. While some may see the constant cooking, hosting, and entertaining as a Herculean task, for me, it is pure joy. It's a labor of love, a celebration of togetherness, and a reminder of all we have to be grateful for.

Nov 24, 2024

Major DWI Crackdown to Keep Holiday Travelers Safe

Looking to keep travelers safe, state and local law enforcement are cracking down on impaired and reckless driving in a major enforcement effort this holiday season.

Nov 24, 2024

Energy Report by Assemblyman Joseph DeStefano

The overhaul of the state's energy system by New York's Democrats is shaping up to be a disaster. Their goals are alarming to nearly everyone who has looked at them objectively. Now, two new reports reinforce the blatant unworkability of their plans.

Nov 24, 2024

Christmas parade route finalized; download available

The Christmas Parade route has been finalized.

Nov 24, 2024

William Floyd Wins The Suffolk Title For the 15th Time

The William Floyd Colonials are Suffolk champions again after defeating Ward Melville 34-6 this Saturday night.

Nov 24, 2024

Thankfulness in Perspective

We all look back on things we could have done differently, how if we had just done this or that our lives would be better. Maybe if we listened to that Bitcoin guy, we would be millionaires by now. Or if we had taken that job, we'd be retired. Or my favorite: Instead of spending all that money at Home Depot and just bought stock in the company instead, we'd have three more homes.

Nov 24, 2024

From the Newsroom: Giving Thanks

"Just remember, the sweet is never as sweet without the sour, and I know the sour," is a famous line from the 2001 movie starring Tom Cruise, Penelope Cruz, Kurt Russell, Cameron Diaz, and Jason Lee.

Nov 24, 2024

Huntington bar owner on Thanksgiving Eve crawl: 'You're not breaking the bank'

Billed as a “wild night to celebrate Thanksgiving the proper way,” the Official Thanksgiving Eve Bar Crawl in Huntington on Wednesday, Nov. 27, offers free entry and drink specials for participants.

Nov 24, 2024

Plaintiff alleges restaurant operators violated ADA due to accessibility barriers

A lawsuit has been filed against two businesses for alleged violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) over accessibility issues at a restaurant in South Ozone Park, New York.

Nov 24, 2024

Plaintiff alleges Suffolk County officials misapplied traffic laws in fraud scheme

A lawsuit has been filed in the Eastern District of New York on Nov. 12, 2024, accusing several Suffolk County officials and entities of violating the civil rights of Reverend Dr. Juan-Jose Brookins through a corrupt enterprise involving the misapplication of traffic laws.

Daily Feed

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.


Local

Man Dies in Intense House Fire on Overlook Drive

Suffolk County Police Homicide Squad and Arson Section detectives are investigating a residential fire that killed a man in Mastic.


State

Albany Democrats Want to Give More Taxpayer Dollars to Would Be Politicians

New York State already has an election dollar matching program using tax payer funds and now Governor Hochul and Democrats in the state legislature want to give even more of your money to political campaigns.