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Jan 13, 2025

Cheapest diesel found in Suffolk County during week ending Jan. 4

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. 4.

Jan 13, 2025

Stony Brook University places second in NYCE AI Innovation Challenge

A team of graduate students from Stony Brook University has achieved a notable second-place finish in the inaugural New York Climate Exchange (NYCE) AI Innovation Challenge.

Jan 13, 2025

Lockdown error at William Floyd High School attributed to system malfunction

On Friday afternoon, William Floyd High School experienced a malfunction in its automated lockdown system.

Jan 13, 2025

Stony Brook hosts LI premiere of 'Underground' during Black History Month

The Avram Theater at Stony Brook Southampton is set to host the Long Island premiere of "Underground: Hear the Sound of Freedom."

Jan 13, 2025

Brookhaven School District seeks community input through new survey

The Brookhaven School District has initiated a Comprehensive Needs Assessment Survey to gather input from the community.

Jan 13, 2025

Fulbright initiative addresses urgent climate challenges in Amazon

In December, Liliana M. Dávalos, a professor at Stony Brook University, addressed policymakers and the public in Washington, D.C., about the urgent threats facing the Amazon.

Jan 10, 2025

Lawsuit alleges police misconduct against NYPD officers following arrest incident

A lawsuit has been filed against the New York City Police Department, alleging police misconduct and civil rights violations.

Jan 10, 2025

Staten Island resident alleges civil rights violations against NYPD officers following motorcycle incident

A Staten Island resident has filed a lawsuit against the City of New York and several NYPD officers, alleging civil rights violations stemming from an encounter in September 2022.

Jan 10, 2025

Cheapest premium gas found in Suffolk County during week ending Jan. 4

1 gas station had the lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Jan. 4, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Jan 10, 2025

Selden man sentenced for long-term sexual abuse of children

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced the sentencing of a 68-year-old Selden man to 32 to 57 years in prison for sexually abusing three of his children over a period spanning thirteen years.

Jan 9, 2025

Where drivers found cheapest E85 gas across Suffolk County in week ending Jan. 4

According to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com, 3 gas stations had the lowest price of E85 gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Jan. 4.

Jan 9, 2025

Lawsuit alleges ADA violations by Brooklyn restaurant and property owner

A man with disabilities has filed a lawsuit against two businesses, alleging violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) due to inaccessible facilities. Carlos Ruiz Florez initiated the complaint on Dec. 24, 2024, in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York against 1653 Realty LLC and Sofrito Al Punto Restaurant Corp.

Jan 9, 2025

New Yorker alleges civil rights violations against city's police department

A New York resident has filed a lawsuit alleging violations of his civil rights by the city's police department. Michael Trahan initiated the complaint on Dec. 26, 2024, in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York against the City of New York and unnamed police officers identified as John and Jane Doe 1 through 10.

Jan 9, 2025

Stony Brook professor awarded for innovative hydrogen storage research

Devinder Mahajan, a professor at Stony Brook University, has been recognized by the State University of New York (SUNY) with the Technology Accelerator Fund (TAF) award for 2024.

Jan 9, 2025

Lindenhurst man indicted for fatal crash; faces multiple charges

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney has announced the indictment of Felix Pantaleon, a 22-year-old from Lindenhurst, on charges including Manslaughter in the Second Degree.

Jan 8, 2025

Where drivers found cheapest midgrade gas across Suffolk County in week ending Jan. 4

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. 4.

Jan 8, 2025

Lawsuit accuses NYC correction officers of negligence after assault

A recent lawsuit filed against the City of New York accuses several NYC correction officers of negligence following an assault at a city correctional facility. Hector Bedoya filed the complaint on Dec. 27, 2024, in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York, claiming the city and unnamed officers failed to protect him from an attack that left him injured.

Jan 8, 2025

Lawsuit accuses Henry Schein Inc. of wrongful termination and gender discrimination

A lawsuit filed against Henry Schein Inc., a global health care distributor, alleges wrongful termination and discrimination based on gender orientation. Carmen Jane filed the complaint on Dec. 23, 2024, in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York, naming defendants Seema Bhansali, David Kochman, Archana Narayanan, and Henry Schein, Inc.

Jan 8, 2025

Where drivers found cheapest regular gas across Suffolk County in week ending Jan. 4

4 gas stations had the lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Jan. 4, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Jan 8, 2025

Study links advanced kidney disease with weakened immune response

Fighting infections while dealing with chronic diseases has been a persistent challenge, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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.