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Dec 11, 2024

SBU Eats hosts third annual Rothefeller Tree Lighting

SBU Eats hosted its third annual Rothefeller Tree Lighting event on December 4 at the Roth Food Court, bringing a touch of Rockefeller Center to the campus.

Dec 11, 2024

Shirley man receives 12-year sentence for sex trafficking charges

Javesh Persaud, a 34-year-old resident of Shirley, New York, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison.

Dec 10, 2024

Stony Brook Southampton hosts annual windmill lighting event

Stony Brook Southampton held its annual Windmill Lighting and Winter Wonderland Reception on December 5, continuing a beloved tradition.

Dec 10, 2024

Stony Brook University uses AI to enhance railway safety

AI researchers at Stony Brook University have developed a new model using artificial intelligence and guided ultrasonic waves to detect faults in switch rails.

Dec 10, 2024

Seawolves Pantry aids over 700 users annually at Stony Brook University

Investing in the Seawolves Pantry supports the success and well-being of the Stony Brook University campus community.

Dec 10, 2024

Stony Brook resident wins compost tumbler in recycling contest

Recently, Bruce Hennessy from Council District 1 in Stony Brook visited Town Hall to collect his prize as one of the six winners of the Town of Brookhaven's "Brookhaven Recycles Day" Compost Tumbler Giveaway.

Dec 9, 2024

Research uncovers slow atomic movements' role in unconventional superconductivity

Researchers at the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory have made a significant advancement in understanding unconventional superconductors.

Dec 9, 2024

Stony Brook University hosts holiday toy drive for children's hospital

The Stony Brook University Division of Enterprise Risk Management is organizing its annual Holiday Toy Drive to benefit pediatric patients at Stony Brook Children’s Hospital.

Dec 9, 2024

Assemblyman DeStefano honors April Coppola as 'Woman of Distinction

New York State Assemblyman Joseph DeStefano has recognized April Coppola, the president of the William Floyd Board of Education, as a "Woman of Distinction."

Dec 9, 2024

Councilwoman Bonner acknowledges community clean-up efforts in Sound Beach

On December 7, Councilwoman Jane Bonner joined the Sound Beach Civic and other local organizations at the "Adopt-A-Spot New York Avenue" location.

Dec 9, 2024

Former employee alleges racial discrimination against non-profit organization

A former employee of a New York non-profit is suing for racial discrimination and retaliation in the workplace.

Dec 9, 2024

Long Beach faces lawsuit over alleged unconstitutional vehicle seizures

The City of Long Beach is being sued over its "Boot and Tow" policy, which is accused of violating constitutional rights by allowing the warrantless seizure of vehicles for unpaid parking fines.

Dec 9, 2024

Woman claims Suffolk County violated ADA by denying service dog access

A woman with disabilities is suing a county department for allegedly denying her the use of a service dog in a homeless shelter, claiming discrimination under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Dec 8, 2024

Cheapest midgrade gas found in Suffolk County during week ending Nov. 30

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 Nov. 30.

Dec 7, 2024

Smithtown Fire Department announces Christmas Parade details and donation stops

The Smithtown Fire Department has announced the route for its 2024 Christmas Parade, scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. on December 21.

Dec 6, 2024

Where drivers found cheapest E85 gas across Suffolk County in week ending Nov. 30

1 gas station had the lowest price of E85 gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Nov. 30, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Dec 6, 2024

Brookhaven Lab uses RHIC tests to advance Electron-Ion Collider design

The U.S. Department of Energy's Brookhaven National Laboratory is preparing for the development of the Electron-Ion Collider (EIC), a new facility aimed at exploring the atomic nucleus and fundamental forces.

Dec 6, 2024

Stony Brook leaders join SUNY chancellor to seek increased research funding

Stony Brook University's Vice President for Research, Kevin Gardner, and Assistant Vice President for Federal Relations, Lauren Brookmeyer, joined State University of New York (SUNY) Chancellor John B. King, Jr. and University at Buffalo...

Dec 6, 2024

Stony Brook hosts discussion on future role of nuclear energy

Nuclear energy has been a topic of debate in the United States and New York since the 1980s.

Dec 6, 2024

Farmingville man pleads guilty in Suffolk environmental crime case

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney has announced that Giampiero Cali, 48, from Farmingville, has pleaded guilty to charges of Endangering the Public Health, Safety or the Environment in the First Degree and other related offenses.

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.