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William Floyd School District celebrates two assistant principals honored by CAS
Dr. TJ Heintz and Mrs. Jackie Cabrera, assistant principals in the William Floyd School District, have been named as Administrators of the Year for 2024-25 by the Council of Administrators and Supervisors (CAS).
Costco and Nice-Pak face class-action lawsuit over baby wipes marketing
A class-action lawsuit has been filed against Costco Wholesale Corporation and Nice-Pak Products, Inc., alleging that the companies misled consumers about the safety and environmental claims of their baby wipes. The complaint centers on the marketing of Kirkland Signature Baby Wipes, which were advertised as “plastic-free” and made with “Naturally Derived Ingredients.”
Former 7-Eleven employee alleges discrimination and retaliation
A former employee has filed a lawsuit against a convenience store franchise in West Hempstead for racial discrimination and retaliatory dismissal following complaints about pay delays and workplace harassment based on national origin.
Former employee files workplace discrimination lawsuit against Atlantic Dialysis Management Services
A former dialysis technician has sued Atlantic Dialysis Management Services for fostering a hostile work environment filled with discrimination based on sexual orientation and retaliation leading up to wrongful termination.
Fudge manufacturer Calico Cottage sues Smucker over peanut butter recall losses
Calico Cottage Inc., a prominent fudge manufacturer based in New York, has taken legal action against J.M. Smucker Co., alleging negligence and strict liability after being forced into a costly product recall due to contaminated peanut butter...
Local schools announce 'Meet the Teacher' schedules
Monday, July 28, marks the beginning of a series of "Meet the Teacher" events across various schools.
Stony Brook unveils world's largest foldable video display wall
Stony Brook University has announced the completion of the FlexiCAVE, described as the world's largest flexible and dynamically reconfigurable high-resolution stereo display facility.
William Floyd High School wins grant for stormwater runoff project
A team of students from William Floyd High School has been awarded a grant by the Long Island Regional Planning Council.
Senior portrait scheduling announced for William Floyd High School Class of 2026
Greetings to the seniors and parents or guardians of William Floyd High School's Class of 2026.
National Inventors Hall documents Esther Takeuchi’s contributions at Stony Brook University
Stony Brook University recently hosted a film crew from the National Inventors Hall of Fame (NIHF) to document the work and legacy of Esther Takeuchi, a SUNY Distinguished Professor and William and Jane Knapp Chair in Energy and the Environment.
Where drivers found cheapest E85 gas across Suffolk County in week ending May 31
According to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com, 2 gas stations had the lowest price of E85 gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending May 31.
Which gas stations in Suffolk County had the cheapest midgrade gas during week ending May 31
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 May 31.
Councilwoman Bonner hosts record-breaking recycling event in Mount Sinai
On Saturday, May 31, Councilwoman Jane Bonner organized a Special Recycling Event at the Rose Caracappa Senior Center in Mount Sinai.
Schools offer online supply packs for 2025-26
Avoid the hassle of in-store shopping for school supplies by ordering online for the 2025-26 academic year.
Former employee sues Northwell Health alleging wrongful termination in violation of ADA
A former employee has filed a lawsuit against healthcare networks Northwell Health, Inc., North Shore-LIJ Cardiovascular Medicine, P.C., and Orlin & Cohen Orthopedic Associates, LLP, alleging wrongful termination and retaliation after reporting unethical practices and requesting accommodations for disabilities.
Philips faces class action lawsuit for alleging falsely marketing pacifiers as 'orthodontic'
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Philips North America, LLC and Philips Holding USA Inc., alleging false advertising of their pacifiers as "orthodontic."
New bioprinting method may advance regenerative medicine
A team of researchers at Stony Brook University, led by Michael Mak, PhD, has introduced a new bioprinting method named TRACE (Tunable Rapid Assembly of Collagenous Elements).
Cheapest premium gas found in Suffolk County during week ending May 31
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 May 31.
VFW hosts annual 5K run honoring veterans with community support
Farmingville, NY - On May 31st, Councilwoman Jane Bonner participated in the VFW Post 6249 Joseph P. Dwyer 5K Run alongside local veterans, families, and community members.
Which gas stations in Suffolk County had the cheapest regular gas during week ending May 31
4 gas stations had the lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending May 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
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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.
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.
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.