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Former employee sues Employ, Inc. for racial discrimination and retaliation
A former senior director at Employ Inc., Fiamma Jean-Baptiste has filed a lawsuit accusing the company of racial discrimination and retaliation following her termination.
AI Innovation Institute to host seminar on information-theoretic approaches in machine learning
The AI Innovation Institute (AI3) is set to host a seminar featuring Professor Meir Feder from Tel-Aviv University on Monday, November 10.
Stony Brook University launches first Back the Brook crowdfunding event for students
On November 19, Stony Brook University will launch its first Back the Brook event, a 24-hour crowdfunding campaign aimed at supporting student clubs, organizations, and athletic programs.
Allied Physicians reopens Rocky Point office with expanded healthcare services
Allied Physicians reopened its Rocky Point office on November 5, marking the occasion with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 346 NY-25A, Suite #34.
William Floyd and Paca middle schoolers explore Van Gogh exhibit at NY Botanical Gardens
Eighth grade art students from William Floyd Middle School and William Paca Middle School visited the New York Botanical Gardens in the Bronx to experience the "Van Gogh’s Flowers" exhibit.
Lawsuit accuses horse racing groups of betting pool manipulation
A federal lawsuit has been filed against several horse racing organizations, alleging that they conspired to manipulate betting pools in favor of high-volume bettors. The lawsuit was brought against The Stronach Group, Churchill Downs, and other defendants.
Long Beach employee alleges race-based job classification in lawsuit
A former employee of the City of Long Beach for over a decade alleges that the city has engaged in discriminatory practices by maintaining segregated workforces based on race. He claims that he was categorized as a “temporary” worker despite working full-time hours, which he alleges denied him the benefits and compensation afforded to “regular” employees, who are predominantly White and unionized.
Massapequa Union Free School District challenges state and federal gender identity policies
The Massapequa Union Free School District has filed a lawsuit against New York State officials over conflicting interpretations of gender identity policies in schools related to Title IX compliance versus state anti-discrimination laws.
Former HR director sues Architectural Grille for alleged disability discrimination
A former employee of an architectural grille manufacturer has filed a lawsuit alleging discrimination and retaliation due to her disability. The lawsuit was brought against Giumenta Corp., doing business as Architectural Grille.
Statewide ramifications of NYC electing socialist Mamdani
While Long Island remains reliably red, its heavily populated city neighbors tend to swing the entire state blue.
Stony Brook University draws record attendance at annual Light the Brook celebration
Stony Brook University hosted its eighth annual Light the Brook event on November 3, marking the beginning of the holiday season with a record number of attendees.
Patchogue bar trolls bozos: community callout or fake news?
The message, widely shared on Instagram, matched the tongue-in-cheek, dramatic-toned video content that accompanied similar posts from The Cliffton bar in the recent past, wherein they would equally lambast their own patrons.
Class action targeting Lipo-Flavonoid claims deceptive marketing of tinnitus supplement
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Lipo-Flavonoid LLC and Bridges Consumer Healthcare over alleged deceptive marketing practices regarding their tinnitus treatment supplement.
Stony Brook University town hall launches initiative for cross-campus strategic planning
Stony Brook University President Andrea Goldsmith hosted a town hall on October 21 at the Bauman Center for Leadership and Service, bringing together about 100 students, staff, faculty, and leaders from both the main campus and Stony Brook...
William Floyd girls’ cross country earns honors ahead of state qualifier
The William Floyd High School girls’ varsity cross country team finished their regular season with a second-place overall result in Division I. Head coach John Ryan led the Colonials through a successful campaign, highlighted by strong...
New research confirms Nanotyrannus is not a young Tyrannosaurus rex
For years, scientists believed that Nanotyrannus, a dinosaur discovered in the 1940s, was simply a young Tyrannosaurus rex.
New research shows Nanotyrannus is not a young Tyrannosaurus rex
A new study published in Nature challenges the long-held belief that Nanotyrannus was simply a juvenile Tyrannosaurus rex.
Stony Brook University Hospital earns national recognition from Healthgrades for specialty medical care
Stony Brook University Hospital (SBUH) has been recognized by Healthgrades for its clinical care in stroke, cardiac, and joint replacement services.
William Floyd boys’ cross country team qualifies for state after strong season
The William Floyd High School boys’ varsity cross country team has completed its regular season with a 4-1 record, securing a place in the county championship at Sunken Meadow State Park.
William Floyd High School Barbering Academy offers free haircuts to middle school students
The William Floyd High School Barbering Academy has started offering free haircuts and shape ups to students at William Paca Middle School and William Floyd Middle School.
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Plaintiff Linkedto Partners LLC Accuses Digital Asset Firm DeFi Technologies Inc. of Securities Fraud
Linkedto Partners LLC has initiated a class-action lawsuit against DeFi Technologies Inc., accusing them of securities fraud by allegedly making false statements about their financial health between May and November of this year.
Plaintiff alleges auto dealer and bank conspired in deceptive financing scheme
In a lawsuit filed on December 5th in Brooklyn's Eastern District Court of New York against Generation Kia Inc., Esran L. Boothe claims he was misled into an inflated car financing deal through deceptive practices involving electronic contracts...
UCS Trading Inc., an e-commerce business victimized by fraudsters sues The Moroccan Deal Inc., alleging deceptive investment scheme
In a striking legal move, UCS Trading Inc., an e-commerce company based in New York City has filed a lawsuit against The Moroccan Deal Inc., accusing them along with two individuals of orchestrating a fraudulent investment scheme involving...