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Jun 19, 2025

Cheapest midgrade gas found in Suffolk County during week ending June 14

According to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com, 1 gas station had the lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending June 14.

Jun 18, 2025

Cheapest regular gas found in Suffolk County during week ending June 14

1 gas station had the lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending June 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Jun 18, 2025

Councilwoman Kesnig attends ribbon-cutting at Long Island Game Farm

Brookhaven Councilwoman Karen Dunne Kesnig recently participated in the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly renovated Woodland Trail at the Long Island Game Farm.

Jun 18, 2025

William Floyd schools closed for Juneteenth observance

William Floyd schools will not be in session on Thursday, June 19, to observe Juneteenth.

Jun 18, 2025

Nathaniel Woodhull holds fifth grade moving-up ceremony

Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary School held its Fifth Grade Moving-Up Ceremony on June 18, 2025.

Jun 18, 2025

William Floyd Elementary holds fifth grade moving-up ceremony

William Floyd Elementary School held its Fifth Grade Moving-Up Ceremony on June 16.

Jun 18, 2025

Moriches Elementary celebrates fifth grade moving-up ceremony

Moriches Elementary School held its Fifth Grade Moving-Up Ceremony on June 17, 2025.

Jun 18, 2025

Native American Guardian’s Association challenges New York school mascot regulation in federal court

The Native American Guardian’s Association (NAGA) has filed a lawsuit challenging a New York State regulation that prohibits public schools from using Indigenous names, mascots, and logos. The complaint was brought against the New York State Board of Regents and its members.

Jun 18, 2025

Customer sues Empire Cadillac over alleged auto finance fraud

A customer has filed a lawsuit against MBLIC Motors LLC, doing business as Empire Cadillac, alleging fraudulent and deceptive practices in connection with an automobile transaction.

Jun 18, 2025

Ridgewood property owners sue Hyundai Marine & Fire Insurance over denied fire damage claim

Two New York residents have filed a lawsuit against Hyundai Marine & Fire Insurance Co., Ltd (U.S. Branch), alleging breach of contract and bad faith denial of an insurance claim related to fire damage.

Jun 18, 2025

Hillside Hotel files lawsuit over alleged $5 million fraud judgment

Hillside Hotel LLC has filed a lawsuit alleging a fraudulent scheme that led to a $5 million default judgment against the company. The lawsuit names Gorayeb & Associates, PC, Christopher J. Gorayeb, Jonathan D. Moran, and others as defendants.

Jun 17, 2025

New York woman alleges false arrest and excessive force by police

A New York woman has filed a lawsuit against the city and several of its police officers, alleging civil rights violations. The lawsuit filed by plaintiff Sonia Perry names officers Robert McLoughlin, Benjamin Gelber, Dennis Cobic, and Annie Cosgrave as defendants.

Jun 17, 2025

Legal dispute erupts over Royal Palms Shuffleboard Club partnership

A woman has filed a lawsuit against her former business partner, alleging that they attempted to undermine their equal partnership by excluding her from managerial decisions and seeking to remove her from the business.

Jun 16, 2025

Jazz legends celebrated at Stony Brook Southampton on Juneteenth

Stony Brook Southampton's Avram Theater is set to honor the legacy of jazz musicians from Long Island's East End on Juneteenth, Thursday, June 16.

Jun 15, 2025

Which gas stations in Suffolk County had the cheapest midgrade gas during week ending June 7

According to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com, 3 gas stations had the lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending June 7.

Jun 13, 2025

Where drivers found cheapest premium gas across Suffolk County in week ending June 7

2 gas stations had the lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending June 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Jun 13, 2025

New York appliance firm faces suit over alleged pressure cooker malfunction

A lawsuit has been filed against The Steelstone Group LLC d/b/a Gourmia by Myesha Maggit on behalf of her daughter J.E.B., claiming severe injuries from a defective pressure cooker.

Jun 13, 2025

Former employee files lawsuit against Peconic Landing alleging discrimination and unlawful termination

A former employee has filed a lawsuit against Peconic Landing at Southold and two individuals, Mary Lavery and Lindsey Corwin, alleging a series of discriminatory and retaliatory actions that culminated in her termination.

Jun 13, 2025

Stony Brook Film Festival announces schedule for its 30th anniversary

The Stony Brook Film Festival has announced its full schedule for the 30th anniversary event, which will take place from July 17 to July 26 at the Staller Center for the Arts.

Jun 13, 2025

Quantum technology advances focus on scalability challenges at Stony Brook University

Scale remains a significant challenge in the field of quantum technology.

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

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.