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Jul 22, 2025

Allstate sues New York medical providers over alleged insurance fraud

A group of healthcare providers in New York faces serious allegations from Allstate Insurance Company for orchestrating a fraudulent scheme involving fake medical services and billing practices designed to exploit No-Fault insurance regulations.

Jul 21, 2025

Stony Brook Film Festival showcases global cinema at Staller Center

The Stony Brook Film Festival is celebrating its 30th anniversary at the Staller Center for Arts, offering a diverse selection of films from around the globe.

Jul 21, 2025

Brookhaven relocates glass recycling site in Stony Brook

Farmingville, NY - Brookhaven Town Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich has announced the relocation of a glass recycling site in the Stony Brook/Setauket area.

Jul 20, 2025

Cheapest premium gas found in Suffolk County during week ending July 12

1 gas station had the lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending July 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Jul 19, 2025

Shark migration delayed due to warming oceans

Certain migratory shark species are staying longer in the Atlantic Ocean's northeast waters before heading south, according to a study led by researchers at Stony Brook University's School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences (SoMAS).

Jul 19, 2025

Stony Brook's Kristan Probeck named Nurse Practitioner of the Year

Kristan Probeck, a member of Stony Brook Surgery's Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, has been recognized as the Nurse Practitioner (NP) of the Year by the Nurse Practitioner Association of Long Island (NPALI).

Jul 18, 2025

Cheapest E85 gas found in Suffolk County during week ending July 12

1 gas station had the lowest price of E85 gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending July 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Jul 18, 2025

Why toilets leak from bottom: Causes and solutions

Noticing water around the base of a toilet can be more than just an inconvenience.

Jul 18, 2025

Stony Brook receives $1M grant for student scholarships from Gray Foundation

Stony Brook University has been awarded a $1 million grant from the Gray Foundation to support undergraduate scholarships.

Jul 18, 2025

Bill McNulty continues activism through radio broadcasting at age 90

For most individuals reaching the age of 90, it is a time for relaxation and retirement.

Jul 18, 2025

Stony Brook receives $1M grant from Gray Foundation for student scholarships

Stony Brook University has been awarded a $1 million grant from the Gray Foundation, aimed at supporting undergraduate students.

Jul 18, 2025

Kidney donor meets recipient for first time at Stony Brook University Hospital

Ann Marie Hassett from Coram made a significant impact by donating her kidney to Scott Scannell of Nesconset, whom she met for the first time on July 10 at Stony Brook University Hospital.

Jul 18, 2025

Woman accuses former partner of defrauding her of $410,000 in alleged investment scheme

A woman has filed a lawsuit against her former partner, accusing him of defrauding her of $410,000 under the pretense of investing the funds securely.

Jul 17, 2025

Where drivers found cheapest diesel across Suffolk County in week ending July 12

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 July 12.

Jul 17, 2025

Brookhaven announces INTERFACE Back to School Drive for July-August 2025

Supervisor Daniel J. Panico has announced the Brookhaven Town Department of General Service’s Youth Bureau Division will conduct its annual INTERFACE Back to School Drive from July 28 through August 22.

Jul 17, 2025

William Floyd Board introduces student members in reorganization for new school year

The William Floyd Board of Education conducted its annual reorganization meeting for the 2025-26 school year.

Jul 16, 2025

Cheapest regular gas found in Suffolk County during week ending July 12

According to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com, 1 gas station had the lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending July 12.

Jul 16, 2025

Which gas stations in Suffolk County had the cheapest midgrade gas during week ending July 12

1 gas station had the lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending July 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Jul 16, 2025

Mr. Handyman advises on addressing common causes of wobbly toilets

It's a common household issue: you sit down and notice your toilet is wobbly.

Jul 16, 2025

NY Hyundai dealership accused of deceptive sales practices

Patricia Lee McDonald is suing Mid-Island Hyundai and Hyundai Capital America over alleged deceptive practices during her car purchase process last year in New York City’s Eastern District Court system on July third twenty-twenty-five; this...

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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

Three Cheers for the Musketeers! “America 250” Celebrated in Bay Shore Reenactment Prelude

In conjunction with the County’s upcoming 250th Anniversary Commemorative Planning Committee, Romaine and company—which included reenactors tabbed to play former heads of state such as George Washington and Thomas Jefferson—provocatively promised a celebration “like you’ve never seen” come Fourth of July 2026.


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Purple Heart Day Honors Wounded Warriors—and Its Origins on Long Island

Who knew: the first Purple Heart decoration was made by Gen. Washington here in Suffolk.