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Jan 17, 2025

DeStefano Named to Key Legislative Commission

“It’s important to have a local voice on this commission, which is charged with examining, evaluating, and making recommendations concerning the distribution of state aid,” DeStefano said.

Jan 17, 2025

South Shore Press Sports Director and Sports Betting Guru Tom Barton's Take on the NFL Playoffs

If you're placing bets on the NFL Playoffs this weekend, South Shore Press Sports Director Tom Barton is the nation's leading authority to listen to.

Jan 17, 2025

Moriches students learn about Gila monsters from expert researcher

Fifth-grade students at Moriches Elementary School had the opportunity to learn about Gila monsters from Dr. Kevin Bonine, a well-known professor and director of the Arizona Institute for Resilience at the University of Arizona.

Jan 16, 2025

Cheapest diesel found in Suffolk County during week ending Jan. 11

According to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com, 1 gas station had the lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Jan. 11.

Jan 16, 2025

GEICO alleges fraudulent billing scheme by New York medical practice

Government Employees Insurance Company (GEICO) has filed a lawsuit against Glenmore Medical, P.C., a New York-based medical practice, and several associated healthcare professionals, accusing them of defrauding the insurer out of more than $1.3 million through fraudulent no-fault insurance claims.

Jan 16, 2025

Lawsuit filed against former employee by e-commerce company, AudioSavings, over fraud allegations

A lawsuit has been filed in the Eastern District of New York by e-commerce company E-Distributors Inc., doing business as AudioSavings, accusing its former employee, Robert Woitkowski, of fraudulent misconduct. The complaint, filed December 30, 2024, also names AAF Solutions LLC and Channing Devane Trick as defendants, accusing them of engaging in fraudulent activities that have caused significant harm to the plaintiff.

Jan 16, 2025

Big Honors for Stony Brook Women's Hoops Player

Stony Brook University's Zaida Gonzalez has been named Division I Women’s Player of the Week by the Met Basketball Writers Association.

Jan 16, 2025

JC Encarnacion Returns To The Flock

“We look forward to having JC back on Long Island,” said Ducks Manager Lew Ford. “He adds speed and power to our lineup while also playing terrific defense in the outfield.”

Jan 16, 2025

Pioneering virtual colonoscopy: Professor Jerome Liang's contributions to early cancer detection

From a young age, Professor Jerome Zhengrong Liang was intrigued by the universe's mysteries.

Jan 16, 2025

Neuroscience students recognized for innovative claymation on circadian rhythms

A group of doctoral students from the Program in Neuroscience have gained recognition in the Brain Awareness video contest organized by BrainFacts.org and the Society for Neuroscience.

Jan 16, 2025

Hunters, Fisherman, and Gun Owners Left Out of New York’s Automatic Voter Registration Law

During debate on the Senate floor, it became clear that the law excludes certain groups of potential voters who also interact with state registration agencies on applications and checks. Hunters, fishermen, and gun owners are specifically excluded.

Jan 16, 2025

State Conservatives: Governor Hochul ‘Lays an Egg’ at 2025 State of the State Address

There are over 200 proposals in the State of the State book including programs ranging from a Baby Benefit paying women $100 a month during pregnancy and $1,200 upon birth, child care funding, and free community college for students ages 25-55 in certain needed fields.

Jan 16, 2025

WFHS Senior Nominated for Prestigious U.S. Presidential Scholars Program

Victoria Basharina, a senior at William Floyd High School, has been selected as one of just 25 New York State nominees for the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program, one of the nation’s highest honors for high school students who represent excellence in education and the promise of greatness in the leaders of tomorrow.

Jan 16, 2025

Suffolk Cops Collar Thief. Kids Gets Bike Back.

The Suffolk County Police Department always gets their man. Sometimes when that happens, it means a stolen bike is returned to its rightful owner.

Jan 16, 2025

Miller Place School District Unveils New Gymnasium At Andrew Muller Primary School

The Miller Place School District recently completed construction of its new, state-of-the-art gymnasium at Andrew Muller Primary School.

Jan 16, 2025

WFLC Student WIns Big in Brookhaven Recycling Contest

Jeremy Pelaez, a fifth-grade student in Sandra Bretton’s art class at the William Floyd Learning Center, was recently selected as a second-place winner in the inaugural “Brookhaven Recycles” poster contest.

Jan 16, 2025

Town Board Honors Red Knights Motorcycle Club

The Brookhaven Town Board honored the Red Knights Motorcycle Club New York Chapter 26 for co-sponsoring the annual holiday Teddy Bear Run to collect donations of new Teddy Bears for thousands of needy children in Brookhaven Town.

Jan 16, 2025

Brookhaven Town Board Honored Local Doctor

At a recent Town Board meeting held on January 9, the Brookhaven Town Board recognized Dr. Shaorui Li for her contributions through her work with the Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Advisory Board.

Jan 16, 2025

Local Leaders Celebrate Brookhaven Woman Hitting the Century Mark

Town of Brookhaven Supervisor Dan Panico and Councilwoman Jane Bonner were at the Rose Caracappa Senior Center in Mount Sinai to celebrate the 100th birthday of Rocky Point resident, Josie Romano.

Jan 16, 2025

Which gas stations in Suffolk County had the cheapest regular gas during week ending Jan. 11

2 gas stations had the lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Jan. 11, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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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.


Local

St. John the Baptist’s Blessing Box in Center Moriches Celebrates Four Years of Giving

The Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist on Railroad Ave. in Center Moriches is celebrating four years of having a Blessing Box serving the community.


Local

Say hello to the new “Welcome to Center Moriches” sign

A beautifully crafted “Welcome to Center Moriches” sign now adorns Main Street, proudly positioned in front of the historic Havens House at the East Moriches border.