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Mar 26, 2025

Stony Brook medical students begin residencies nationwide following successful Match Day

130 students from the Renaissance School of Medicine (RSOM) at Stony Brook University are preparing to start their residency training across New York State and the nation.

Mar 26, 2025

William Floyd school community hosts K-12 STEAM symposium

The William Floyd school community is invited to the K-12 STEAM Symposium on Thursday, April 10, from 6 pm to 8 pm at the William Floyd High School west gym.

Mar 26, 2025

Brookhaven offers free rabies vaccine clinics for pets

The Town of Brookhaven, in collaboration with the Suffolk County Health Department, is organizing free rabies vaccine clinics for pets.

Mar 26, 2025

Amir Rahmati named senior member by National Academy of Inventors

Amir Rahmati, an assistant professor in the Department of Computer Science, has been named a senior member by the National Academy of Inventors (NAI).

Mar 25, 2025

Plaintiffs Accuse Legal Services Company Lexitas of Breach Of Contract And Fraudulent Misrepresentation

A Brooklyn-based law firm has filed a lawsuit against We Serve Law LLC and its associates for failing to serve critical legal documents on time which led to a client's case being dismissed with prejudice.

Mar 25, 2025

Liberty Mutual sues New York pharmacies alleging $1.67M in no-fault insurance fraud

Liberty Mutual Insurance Company has filed a comprehensive lawsuit against several pharmacies and individuals in New York, alleging a widespread insurance fraud scheme. The lawsuit names LLC, Custom Rx Pharmacy LLC, Ready Rx LLC, Top Choice Pharmacy Corp., Leader Rx Pharmacy LLC, and individuals Petr Yakubovich Fakhlayev, Georgiy Davidov, David Davidov, Albert Pinkhasov, and Igor Aronov as defendants.

Mar 25, 2025

Brookhaven Town councilwoman named honoree by Knights of Columbus

The Saint Jude Council 5814 Knights of Columbus has announced that Brookhaven Town Councilwoman Jane Bonner will be honored at their 2025 Golf Outing.

Mar 25, 2025

William Floyd students awarded SCMEA scholarships for music excellence

Four students from the William Floyd School District have been awarded the 2025 Suffolk County Music Educators’ Association (SCMEA) Private Study Scholarship.

Mar 25, 2025

Wolfie advances to round three in SUNY Mascot Madness tournament

Wolfie, the mascot of Stony Brook University, has secured a victory in the second round of the SUNY Mascot Madness tournament.

Mar 24, 2025

New York couple sues C.R. Bard over allegedly defective IVC filter that caused severe injuries

A couple from New York has filed a lawsuit against major medical device manufacturer C.R. Bard Incorporated and its subsidiary Bard Peripheral Vascular Incorporated, alleging severe injuries caused by a malfunctioning medical implant.

Mar 23, 2025

William Floyd High School Soundsations perform at scholarship gala

The William Floyd High School Soundsations a cappella group, led by Michelle Seifert, performed at the inaugural Scholarship Gala organized by the Dr. Calabro Lodge #3011 Order of the Sons and Daughters of Italy.

Mar 23, 2025

Which gas stations in Suffolk County had the cheapest premium gas during week ending Mar. 15

3 gas stations had the lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Mar. 15, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Mar 23, 2025

Class action lawsuit filed against Cybex and Columbus Trading-Partners over defective infant car seats

A class action lawsuit has been filed against Cybex GmbH and Columbus Trading-Partners USA Inc., accusing them of selling defective infant car seats that pose serious safety risks to children due to faulty harnesses prone to detachment during use...

Mar 23, 2025

Former employee accuses LNK International Inc. of disability discrimination

A former employee has filed a lawsuit against pharmaceutical company LNK International, Inc., and its CEO Joseph J. Mollica, alleging violations of multiple federal and state laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).

Mar 22, 2025

Stony Brook University celebrates AAPI heritage with diverse cultural events

Stony Brook University is set to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month this April, acknowledging the diverse culture of Asian Americans within its community.

Mar 22, 2025

Stony Brook University hosts NMDP donor drive amid rising demand for transplants

Every few minutes, someone in the United States is diagnosed with a blood cancer such as leukemia, lymphoma, or myeloma.

Mar 22, 2025

Staller Center names Katie Stockhammer as first assistant director

The Staller Center for the Arts has introduced a new leadership role, appointing Katie Stockhammer as its first assistant director.

Mar 22, 2025

Javits Foundation donates $1 million for largest endowment at SBU Libraries

The Marian B. and Jacob K. Javits Foundation has donated $1 million to establish the largest endowment for Stony Brook University (SBU) Libraries.

Mar 22, 2025

Stony Brook's Pathways to Healthcare bridges campuses through student engagement

Stony Brook University has seen a successful initiative in its "Pathways to Healthcare" program, which bridges the gap between its East and West Campuses.

Mar 22, 2025

Atacama telescope captures clearest view yet of early universe

Research conducted by the Atacama Cosmology Telescope (ACT) collaboration has produced unprecedented images of the universe's earliest moments, captured as cosmic microwave background (CMB) radiation.

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Education

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.


Local

Justice in Motion: Five MS-13 Gangbangers Indicted in Blue Point Beach Killing

Lopez-Lopez, 27, of Central Islip, was a former MS-13 member suspected of turning informant. His body was left on the shoreside (pictured) at the end of Blue Point Avenue back in early March.


Local

Leave Fireworks to the Pros or Risk Tragedy This Fourth of July

Suffolk officials warn against illegal fireworks, want residents to enjoy the July 4th holiday without blowing themselves up.