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Feb 16, 2025

Cheapest premium gas found in Suffolk County during week ending Feb. 8

1 gas station had the lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Feb. 8, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Feb 15, 2025

Floyd Academy celebrates first mid-year graduates of Class of 2025

The Floyd Academy held its mid-year graduation ceremony, recognizing 15 students who completed their high school requirements and became the first graduates of the Class of 2025.

Feb 15, 2025

William Floyd wrestling team shines with two champions advancing to county championships

The William Floyd varsity boys' wrestling team, led by Coach Tony Mecca, achieved significant success at the recent League I championships.

Feb 14, 2025

Which gas stations in Suffolk County had the cheapest diesel during week ending Feb. 8

According to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com, 1 gas station had the lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Feb. 8.

Feb 14, 2025

Musical 'Underground' premieres at Stony Brook Southampton's Avram Theater

Stony Brook Southampton recently hosted the Long Island premiere of "Underground: Hear the Sound of Freedom" at the Avram Theater.

Feb 14, 2025

PhD graduate Amanda Rowe recognized as finalist for dissertation award

Amanda Rowe, a recent PhD graduate from Stony Brook University’s Interdepartmental Doctoral Program in Anthropological Sciences, has been named a finalist for the Chancellor’s Distinguished Dissertation Award.

Feb 14, 2025

Stony Brook leaders urge Congress to address NIH grant caps and hospital funding

On February 12, William Wertheim, Executive Vice President of Stony Brook Medicine, traveled to Washington D.C. with SUNY Chancellor John B. King, Jr. to discuss pressing federal issues with New York's congressional representatives and staff.

Feb 14, 2025

Uber sues multiple law firms and medical practices over alleged fraudulent injury claims

Uber Technologies has filed a lawsuit against several law firms and medical practices in New York for allegedly orchestrating a fraudulent scheme involving fake injury claims from minor vehicle collisions.

Feb 14, 2025

Eighth graders explore career options at William Floyd High's CTE Program

Eighth-grade students from William Floyd Middle School and William Paca Middle School recently visited the Career and Technical Education (CTE) program at William Floyd High School.

Feb 13, 2025

Which gas stations in Suffolk County had the cheapest midgrade gas during week ending Feb. 8

1 gas station had the lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Feb. 8, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Feb 13, 2025

Igloo Products faces class action lawsuit over alleged false environmental claims

A class action lawsuit has been filed against Igloo Products Corp., accusing them of misleading consumers with false environmental claims about their coolers' biodegradability and origin.

Feb 13, 2025

Brooklyn Parent sues NYC DOE for failing to provide special education services

In a lawsuit filed in January 2025, a parent accuses the New York City Department of Education of failing to provide necessary educational services for her disabled child as required by law.

Feb 13, 2025

Stony Brook University's CELT launches new international education journal

The Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (CELT) at Stony Brook University has announced the launch of a new international journal, the International Journal of Transformative Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (IJTTL).

Feb 12, 2025

Cheapest regular gas found in Suffolk County during week ending Feb. 8

According to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com, 1 gas station had the lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Feb. 8.

Feb 12, 2025

Where drivers found cheapest E85 gas across Suffolk County in week ending Feb. 8

1 gas station had the lowest price of E85 gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Feb. 8, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Feb 12, 2025

William Floyd School District announces two-hour delay due to weather

Due to anticipated weather conditions, the William Floyd School District has announced a two-hour delay for Wednesday, February 12.

Feb 12, 2025

Lawsuit alleges town zoning changes constitute illegal property taking

Kincade Enterprises LLC has taken legal action against the Town of Brookhaven over zoning changes they claim illegally restrict development on their property.

Feb 12, 2025

Lawsuit accuses Town of Hempstead and BusPatrol of illegally issuing 80,000 school bus tickets

A class action lawsuit has been filed against the Town of Hempstead and BusPatrol America for allegedly issuing unauthorized traffic tickets using unapproved monitoring systems across multiple school districts.

Feb 12, 2025

Stony Brook innovators honored on National Inventors' Day

The Office for Research and Innovation, along with Intellectual Property Partners (IPP), took the opportunity on National Inventors’ Day to honor the contributions of Stony Brook University inventors.

Feb 12, 2025

Stony Brook hosts inaugural B.R.I.D.G.E.S., promoting interdisciplinary research among graduates

The inaugural B.R.I.D.G.E.S. Cross-Departmental Graduate Research Conference took place on January 30 at Stony Brook University's Student Activities Center, marking a significant milestone for graduate students across various departments.

Daily Feed

Local

Repavement Project Underway at Blydenburgh County Park 

“This project has really been 30 years overdue,” said Legislator Lesie Kennedy.


Opinion

Letters to the Editor: Library Trustees Thank Taxpayers for Victories

I’m deeply grateful to the residents of the Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Library District for approving the library budget, as well as for re-electing me.


State

State Mandated Safe Boating Courses Coming Up

Long Islanders out on the water are looking to stay safe this summer.