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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.
Garden group alleges license loss was result of NYC discrimination
Sunset Garden of Ridgewood, Inc. and Indalesio Tellez have filed a lawsuit against the City of New York and several associated departments, alleging a discriminatory campaign aimed at suppressing their speech and dismantling their community garden.
New York woman claims she was misled into $168K solar deal
An 85-year-old widow has filed a lawsuit against several companies and individuals she claims deceived her into an expensive solar panel installation. The lawsuit names as defendants Sunco Capital, LLC; ATTYX, LLC; ATTYX Utah, LLC; Solar Mosaic, LLC; Mosaic Funding VIII, LLC; WebBank; and Grant Young.
Family files $40 million lawsuit against Suffolk County Police Department alleging unlawful search and seizure
A family has filed a lawsuit against the County of Suffolk, the Suffolk County Police Department, and several individual officers, alleging misconduct during a search of their home.
Former employee sues Flagstar Financial over alleged retaliatory termination for whistleblowing
A former employee has filed a lawsuit against Flagstar Financial, Inc., and its director, Alessandro DiNello, alleging retaliatory termination following whistleblower activities and breaches of employment contract terms.
William Floyd girls’ basketball wins summer league title; JV finishes as runner-up
The William Floyd High School girls’ varsity basketball team has claimed the Town of Brookhaven Summer League Championship, following a strong playoff performance.
Councilwoman Bonner joins Sound Beach community for lifesaving blood drive
Councilwoman Jane Bonner joined families, local officials, and volunteers at a community blood drive held at the Sound Beach Fire Department
Cheapest premium gas found in Suffolk County during week ending Aug. 2
According to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com, 1 gas station had the lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Aug. 2.
Lawsuit claims Town of Islip excluded child with diabetes from summer camp
A woman is taking legal action against the Town of Islip for allegedly discriminating against her diabetic son by denying him necessary accommodations at a summer camp.
Cheapest diesel found in Suffolk County during week ending Aug. 2
2 gas stations had the lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Aug. 2, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
Where drivers found cheapest E85 gas across Suffolk County in week ending Aug. 2
According to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com, 1 gas station had the lowest price of E85 gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Aug. 2.
Where drivers found cheapest midgrade gas across Suffolk County in week ending Aug. 2
1 gas station had the lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Aug. 2, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
Which gas stations in Suffolk County had the cheapest regular gas during week ending Aug. 2
According to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com, 2 gas stations had the lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Aug. 2.
Andrea Goldsmith begins term as seventh president at Stony Brook University
Andrea Goldsmith began her tenure as the seventh president of Stony Brook University on August 4, 2025.
Simons STEM Scholars participate in summer bridge program at Stony Brook University
The third group of Simons STEM Scholars at Stony Brook University participated in a day of hands-on learning on July 24, focusing on research and career opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and medicine.
Laiba Bilal completes PhD at Stony Brook after two-decade academic journey
Laiba Bilal, who also goes by Zenvee Pillay, completed her PhD in electrical engineering at Stony Brook University in May after a journey that spanned two decades and multiple continents.
Alda Center leads workshop for New York Climate Exchange's new storytelling initiative
The Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science at Stony Brook University hosted a communication workshop on July 29, bringing together more than 20 partners from The New York Climate Exchange.
Brookhaven announces adolescent grief workshop for mental health professionals
The Brookhaven Town Department of General Services Youth Bureau Division, in collaboration with the Long Island Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. (LICADD), will host a professional development workshop focused on grief and loss among...
Stony Brook University Hospital rises into New York's top ten according to U.S. News
Stony Brook University Hospital has been named one of the top 10 hospitals in New York State for 2025-26 by U.S. News & World Report.
William Floyd boys’ soccer competes in Brookhaven league and runs youth camp
The William Floyd High School boys’ varsity soccer team spent part of their summer break participating in the 2025 Town of Brookhaven summer soccer league.
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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.
George Santos From Behind Bars: Week Two
Week two in what some here dramatically — and perhaps not inaccurately — call “hell on earth.”
Bayport-Blue Point Central School District Called Out Over Lead Testing
The New York State Comptroller, Tom DiNapoli, issued an unflattering audit report on the Bayport-Blue Point Central School District with regard to lead in the school’s drinking water.