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Dec 4, 2025

Plaintiff accuses digital marketing firm AutoQuoteGuide of TCPA violations

In a recent court filing in New York's Eastern District Court, Umid Hafizi accuses Centerfield Media's entities of violating telemarketing laws by sending unsolicited texts through their AutoQuoteGuide service despite opt-out requests.

Dec 4, 2025

Plaintiff accuses NYC Department Of Education Of Failing To Provide Mandated Special Education Services

In a recent legal filing in federal court, a mother alleges that NYC education authorities failed to provide her disabled son with required special education services during the 2023-2024 school year.

Dec 4, 2025

Plaintiff accuses former NYPD officer and City of New York of systematic rights violations

In a significant legal battle unfolding in New York City, Levar Riley has filed a class-action lawsuit against both the city itself and former police officer Jerry Bowens.

Dec 4, 2025

Stony Brook professor Richard Murdocco honored for leadership in sustainability education

Richard Murdocco, an adjunct professor at Stony Brook University, was recently recognized for his contributions to sustainability and environmental education at the inaugural Long Island Herald’s GreenBIZ Awards.

Dec 4, 2025

William Floyd High School names David Villegas Artist of the Month

William Floyd High School has named senior David Villegas as its latest “Artist of the Month.” Villegas was selected after a competition among senior artists, and his artwork will appear on the cover of the 2026 William Floyd High School yearbook.

Dec 3, 2025

Stony Brook opens engagement center to connect with alumni and friends

In November, Stony Brook University opened the Stony Brook Engagement Center to strengthen its relationship with alumni and supporters.

Dec 3, 2025

William Floyd Elementary School students hold Thanksgiving-themed balloon parade

Just before the Thanksgiving break, special education classes at William Floyd Elementary School held a balloon parade inspired by the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Dec 3, 2025

William Floyd announces winter concert and art show schedule for December

The William Floyd School District has announced the schedule for its December 2025 winter concerts and art shows.

Dec 2, 2025

Stony Brook University leads SUNY system with top student affairs awards

Stony Brook University’s Division of Student Affairs (DoSA) has received four Outstanding Student Affairs Program (OSAP) Awards from the State University of New York (SUNY) system for 2025, making it the most awarded campus in the SUNY network...

Dec 2, 2025

Shaheem “BlueDaBarber363” Foundation brings mental health message to William Floyd Barbering Academy

Students in the William Floyd High School Barbering Academy recently participated in a discussion about mental health awareness led by Jason Alexander Sr., co-founder of the Shaheem “BlueDaBarber363” Foundation.

Dec 1, 2025

Long Island State Veterans Home earns top marks from U.S. News & World Report

The Long Island State Veterans Home at Stony Brook University has been named one of the Best Nursing Homes for 2026 by U.S. News & World Report.

Nov 30, 2025

Tangier Smith Elementary welcomes students with Elf on the Shelf tradition

Principal Dominic Ciliotta and assistant principal Jackie Cabrera at Tangier Smith Elementary School marked the start of December by dressing in "Elf on the Shelf" costumes to greet students returning to school on Monday, December 1.

Nov 29, 2025

Stony Brook University introduces interdisciplinary ‘AI Ecologies’ course for spring 2026

A new course focused on the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) across different fields will be offered at Stony Brook University starting in Spring 2026.

Nov 29, 2025

Tim Chartier encourages students at Stony Brook University to pursue sports analytics

Mathematician and sports analytics expert Tim Chartier spoke to students and faculty at Stony Brook University on November 22 as part of the Convergence Lecture Series.

Nov 29, 2025

Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary holds third annual Woodhull-Giving celebration

Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary School held its third annual Woodhull-Giving celebration, an event aimed at fostering gratitude and community spirit among students, staff, and families.

Nov 29, 2025

Stony Brook University raises over $93K in first Back the Brook crowdfunding event

Back the Brook, a 24-hour crowdfunding event at Stony Brook University, took place on November 19 and raised more than $93,000 to support student clubs, organizations, and athletic programs.

Nov 29, 2025

Moriches Elementary celebrates diversity with multicultural family night

Moriches Elementary School recently held a Multicultural Family Night, an event organized in partnership with the Moriches PTO.

Nov 27, 2025

Stony Brook University hosts second annual accounting case competition

Stony Brook University’s College of Business held its second annual Accounting Case Competition in early November, providing students with an opportunity to apply their accounting knowledge to a real-world business scenario.

Nov 27, 2025

Stony Brook Future Teachers Association connects students with experienced educators at annual event

Last Monday, Stony Brook University’s Future Teachers Association (FTA) held its fourth annual Teacher Meet and Greet, bringing together teacher education students and experienced educators from the local area.

Nov 27, 2025

Four William Floyd High School juniors chosen for eVoco choral performance

Four juniors from William Floyd High School have been selected to perform with the eVoco Voice Collective, a choral ensemble recognized for its focus on combining poetry and music through group singing.

Daily Feed

Plaintiff Linkedto Partners LLC Accuses Digital Asset Firm DeFi Technologies Inc. of Securities Fraud

Linkedto Partners LLC has initiated a class-action lawsuit against DeFi Technologies Inc., accusing them of securities fraud by allegedly making false statements about their financial health between May and November of this year.


Plaintiff alleges auto dealer and bank conspired in deceptive financing scheme

In a lawsuit filed on December 5th in Brooklyn's Eastern District Court of New York against Generation Kia Inc., Esran L. Boothe claims he was misled into an inflated car financing deal through deceptive practices involving electronic contracts...


UCS Trading Inc., an e-commerce business victimized by fraudsters sues The Moroccan Deal Inc., alleging deceptive investment scheme

In a striking legal move, UCS Trading Inc., an e-commerce company based in New York City has filed a lawsuit against The Moroccan Deal Inc., accusing them along with two individuals of orchestrating a fraudulent investment scheme involving...