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Jun 28, 2025

Harvey Milk Scholarship Award nominations open at Stony Brook University

In recognition of Pride Month, Stony Brook University has announced the opening of applications for the Harvey Milk Award for Student Leadership.

Jun 28, 2025

Machinist at SBU combines passion for cars with scientific research

Demetri Papagermanos is a machinist in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Stony Brook University (SBU).

Jun 27, 2025

Which gas stations in Suffolk County had the cheapest diesel during week ending June 21

According to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com, 4 gas stations had the lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending June 21.

Jun 27, 2025

Brookhaven Town Clerk addresses Avery Village seniors

Brookhaven Town Clerk Kevin LaValle addressed the Avery Village Senior Club during their monthly meeting at the Henrietta Acampora Recreation Center on June 25.

Jun 27, 2025

Brookhaven reaches settlement with SARV Properties over housing code violations

Farmingville, NY - On June 26, 2025, Supervisor Daniel J. Panico and Councilwoman Karen Dunne Kesnig announced a significant court settlement with SARV Properties LLC, a landlord responsible for numerous housing code violations in Mastic Beach.

Jun 27, 2025

William Floyd seniors revisit elementary schools in traditional walk

On Thursday, June 26, around 220 members of the William Floyd High School Class of 2025 returned to their former elementary schools in a tradition known as "Walk Down Memory Lane."

Jun 27, 2025

Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary hosts inaugural faculty field day

The faculty at Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary School marked the end of the 2024-25 academic year with a unique event by organizing their inaugural Faculty Field Day.

Jun 27, 2025

William Floyd High School celebrates annual fine arts signing day

The William Floyd High School Fine Arts Department recently held its annual senior Signing Day ceremony at the Jeananne Dawson Memorial Library.

Jun 26, 2025

Where drivers found cheapest E85 gas across Suffolk County in week ending June 21

1 gas station had the lowest price of E85 gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending June 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Jun 26, 2025

Cheapest regular gas found in Suffolk County during week ending June 21

1 gas station had the lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending June 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Jun 26, 2025

William Floyd Elementary celebrates successful Math Mania events

William Floyd Elementary School recently hosted Math Mania, a series of math events designed to engage students in competitive mathematics.

Jun 26, 2025

Moriches Elementary fifth graders complete '3D Printing with a Purpose' project

Fifth-grade students at Moriches Elementary School have completed a year-long project titled "3D Printing with a Purpose," which integrated STEM learning with community service.

Jun 26, 2025

Councilwoman Bonner celebrates grand opening of The BlackSheep in Miller Place

On June 25, Councilwoman Jane Bonner participated in the grand opening of The BlackSheep, a new restaurant in Miller Place.

Jun 26, 2025

Mount Sinai Yacht Club celebrates 20th annual Blessing of the Fleet

On June 22, Councilwoman Jane Bonner attended the 20th Annual Blessing of the Fleet at Mount Sinai Yacht Club.

Jun 25, 2025

Cheapest premium gas found in Suffolk County during week ending June 21

According to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com, 2 gas stations had the lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending June 21.

Jun 25, 2025

Brooklyn man sues NYPD over injuries from alleged police vehicle collision

A Brooklyn man has filed a lawsuit against the City of New York and several NYPD officers, alleging excessive force, defamation, and civil rights violations.

Jun 25, 2025

Paraplegic man and witness sue NYPD alleging excessive force at Brooklyn park event

Two community organizers have filed a lawsuit against the City of New York alleging excessive force by NYPD officers during a peaceful event at Wingate Park in Brooklyn.

Jun 25, 2025

Biotech firm PepGen faces class action lawsuit over alleged investor deception

Biotechnology company PepGen Inc., CEO James McArthur, and CFO Noel Donnelly have been named in a class action lawsuit accusing them of misleading investors about the efficacy and safety of its lead product candidate.

Jun 25, 2025

71-year-old man sues NYPD, hospital, and landlord over eviction and alleged abuse

A compelling lawsuit has been filed by Changhe Cheng against several entities including Flushing Hospital Medical Center and the City of New York over alleged unlawful eviction attempts leading to physical harm.

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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

Romaine Floats Yaphank Market for Local Produce Hub

No need to go to the Bronx for local produce under a plan by County Executive Ed Romaine.


State

Bell-to-Bell School Smart Phone Ban is Looming

Starting in September, New York State law requires Bell-to-Bell restrictions on smartphones and other internet-enabled personal devices in K-12 schools statewide.