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Jan 27, 2025

AI platform influencer simplifies promotional post creation

Researchers from Stony Brook University have introduced an AI-powered platform called Influencer, aimed at simplifying the creation of promotional posts for individuals with limited design experience.

Jan 26, 2025

Cheapest premium gas found in Suffolk County during week ending Jan. 18

1 gas station had the lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Jan. 18, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Jan 24, 2025

Staten Island woman sues NYPD over alleged civil rights violations during arrest

A Staten Island woman has filed a lawsuit alleging that her civil rights were violated during an arrest by New York City police officers. The complaint, filed on January 7, 2025, by Deanna Callari, in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York, targets the City of New York and several NYPD officers, including Robert Aviles.

Jan 24, 2025

Richmond University Medical Center accused of negligence following data breach

A class action lawsuit filed against Richmond University Medical Center (RUMC) alleges that the hospital failed to protect patients’ sensitive information after a 2023 data breach exposed the personal and health details of over 675,000 individuals.

Jan 24, 2025

Which gas stations in Suffolk County had the cheapest midgrade gas during week ending Jan. 18

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 Jan. 18.

Jan 24, 2025

Middle school students create mini fairground attractions using LEGO

William Paca Middle School's seventh-grade Robotics Discovery students and eighth-grade Intro to Computer Science students, under the guidance of Mrs. Kelsey Campoverde, have been working on an innovative project.

Jan 24, 2025

Youngest recipient of bionic arm joins SBU Baseball through Team IMPACT

Stony Brook University's baseball team has introduced a new member, five-year-old Jordan Marotta.

Jan 24, 2025

Teacher John Melandro featured on LI News Radio after winning Milken Educator Award

John Melandro, a fifth-grade teacher at Tangier Smith Elementary School and recipient of the 2024 Milken Educator Award, will be featured on LI News Radio's "Spotlight on Long Island Schools."

Jan 24, 2025

Flecker Gallery presents Adam Lowenbein's exhibition "DAYLIGHT" from February 6 - March 6

The Flecker Gallery, located on the Ammerman Campus in Selden, is set to present "DAYLIGHT," an exhibition by artist Adam Lowenbein.

Jan 24, 2025

Substance abuse education workshop offered free for parents and students

On February 10, the Town of Brookhaven Department of General Services Youth Bureau Division will host a workshop titled "The More You Know...

Jan 23, 2025

Cheapest diesel found in Suffolk County during week ending Jan. 18

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 Jan. 18.

Jan 23, 2025

Lawsuit alleges unlawful detention by City of New York leading to civil rights violations

A lawsuit has been filed against the City of New York and unnamed correction officers over allegations of unlawful detention at Rikers Island.

Jan 23, 2025

Lawsuit alleges sexual harassment by supervisor at NYC Department of Transportation

A New York City employee has filed a lawsuit alleging sexual harassment and discrimination in the workplace. The complaint, filed on January 7, 2025, in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York, targets the New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) and Reynaldo Cabezas.

Jan 23, 2025

Which gas stations in Suffolk County had the cheapest regular gas during week ending Jan. 18

2 gas stations had the lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Jan. 18, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Jan 23, 2025

Stony Brook hosts quantum education leadership conference on March 12

Stony Brook University is set to host the International Year of Quantum 2025 Educational Leadership Conference on March 12.

Jan 23, 2025

Study links WTC exposure duration to brain changes among responders

As the 25th anniversary of the World Trade Center (WTC) attacks approaches, a study by Stony Brook Medicine researchers highlights long-term health concerns for WTC responders.

Jan 23, 2025

Stony Brook's Keith A. Chadwick joins Triological Society; wins research excellence award

Keith A. Chadwick, MD, MS, a member of Stony Brook Surgery’s Division of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery (ENT), has been inducted as an Active Fellow into the American Laryngological Rhinological and Otological Society, Inc., known as the...

Jan 23, 2025

Exhibition explores myth and tech at Suffolk County Community College

Suffolk County Community College is set to host an exhibition titled "Drone Beuys: Origins" at the Sagtikos Art Gallery.

Jan 23, 2025

Study links WTC exposure duration with brain amyloidosis among responders

Stony Brook University researchers have found evidence of amyloidosis in the brains of some World Trade Center (WTC) responders, nearly 25 years after the attacks.

Jan 22, 2025

Where drivers found cheapest E85 gas across Suffolk County in week ending Jan. 18

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 Jan. 18.

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.