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Apr 11, 2025

William Floyd students excel at New York State Youth and Government conference

The William Floyd High School Youth and Government program recently achieved commendable success at the 89th annual New York State YMCA Youth and Government conference in Albany.

Apr 11, 2025

William Floyd coach Desmond Megna celebrates his 100th career lacrosse win

William Floyd High School's boys’ varsity lacrosse team secured a significant milestone under the leadership of head coach Desmond Megna, who achieved his 100th career victory.

Apr 11, 2025

New businesses open in Stony Brook Village with supportive community leaders present

On April 11, 2025, Stony Brook Village in Farmingville, NY, witnessed three ribbon-cutting ceremonies, marking the openings of new and expanding businesses on Main Street.

Apr 11, 2025

William Floyd celebrates six athletes named in Newsday's 2025 Spring to lists

William Floyd High School boasts six of its student-athletes named on Newsday's top player lists for the 2025 varsity spring sports season.

Apr 11, 2025

William Floyd Elementary celebrates 'No Place for Hate' day with activities and pledges

William Floyd Elementary School recently marked its third year as a "No Place for Hate" institution with a schoolwide event dedicated to the anti-bullying program.

Apr 11, 2025

Empire Freight co-founder sues former partners for $10M, alleging embezzlement and racketeering

An entrepreneur has filed a lawsuit against his former business partners, accusing them of orchestrating a complex scheme to defraud him and his company.

Apr 10, 2025

Liberty Mutual ses Brooklyn pharmacy alleging $748K no-fault insurance fraud scheme

Liberty Mutual General Insurance Company and other affiliates have filed a lawsuit against Argyle Pharmacy Inc., Mehtab Bibi, and Timur Yuzefpolsky, alleging a sophisticated scheme to defraud them through fraudulent insurance claims.

Apr 10, 2025

Stony Brook PhD student wins top prize at endodontists' conference

Abdel Hameed Mahmoud, a PhD candidate at the Department of Oral Biology and Pathology, Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine, recently received first place for his research poster at the American Association of Endodontists (AAE) annual meeting in...

Apr 10, 2025

Stony Brook honors outstanding alumni for 2025

The Stony Brook School of Health Professions commemorated its 2025 Outstanding Alumni Awards on March 26.

Apr 10, 2025

Stony Brook program offers direct path to medicine for high-achieving students

When Meenu Johnkutty began her academic journey at Stony Brook University as a freshman, she had already secured a spot at the Renaissance School of Medicine (RSOM).

Apr 10, 2025

Stony Brook researchers advocate for biomedical funding at Capitol Hill

On March 31, two prominent researchers from Stony Brook University, Lilianne Mujica-Parodi and Gábor Balázsi, participated in discussions at Capitol Hill in Washington D.C. The event was part of The American Institute for Medical and Biological...

Apr 10, 2025

Stony Brook hosts blood drive for Long Island man battling cancer

Stony Brook University is set to host a blood drive in honor of Aidan Fischer, a Long Island resident facing cancer for the third time.

Apr 10, 2025

Stony Brook University Giving Day sets new record with over $1 million raised

Stony Brook University celebrated a successful seventh annual Giving Day, raising over $1 million in a 24-hour span.

Apr 10, 2025

Stony Brook physicists honored with 2025 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics

Researchers from Stony Brook University's Department of Physics and Astronomy have been recognized with the 2025 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics.

Apr 10, 2025

Stony Brook professor awarded 2025 New Horizons in Mathematics Prize

Stony Brook University has announced that Professor John Pardon has been named a co-recipient of the New Horizons in Mathematics Prize.

Apr 9, 2025

Luke Zadrazil shares aviation journey with Tangier Smith Elementary students via Zoom

Third-grade students at Tangier Smith Elementary School received a virtual visit from Luke Zadrazil, a freshman at Averett University in Danville, Virginia.

Apr 9, 2025

Students at WFLC engage in 'The Masked Musician' activity for cross-curricular learning

Fifth-grade students at the William Floyd Learning Center (WFLC) took part in a unique and collaborative educational experience called "The Masked Musician," inspired by the popular TV show "The Masked Singer."

Apr 9, 2025

Brookhaven launches website for Vision Zero community engagement

Brookhaven Highway Superintendent Daniel Losquadro has introduced a new website to involve the community in developing a Townwide Vision Zero Action Plan.

Apr 9, 2025

SBU counselors receive national grant for emotional regulation study

Emotional regulation poses a challenge for many individuals, particularly among college students.

Apr 9, 2025

Allyson Silver named among perioperative leaders in 2025 by Becker's Hospital Review

Allyson Silver, Assistant Vice President of Operations for Surgical Services at Stony Brook Medicine, has been recognized as one of Becker's Hospital Review's perioperative service leaders to know in 2025.

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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.