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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.

Dec 6, 2024

Stony Brook's STEAM exhibit showcases student innovation blending art and science

In 2021, an innovative collaboration began between Nobuho Nagasawa from the Department of Art and Mei Lin (Ete) Chan from the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Stony Brook University.

Dec 6, 2024

Stony Brook University awards four students Evan R. Liblit Memorial Fund scholarship

Four students from Stony Brook University have been awarded the Evan R. Liblit Memorial Fund scholarship, marking the first time an international student has received this honor.

Dec 6, 2024

Three William Floyd athletes listed among Newsday's top boys’ basketball players

Newsday has announced its list of the top 100 boys' basketball players for the 2024-25 season, featuring three seniors from William Floyd High School.

Dec 6, 2024

Central Islip man indicted for alleged workplace stabbing

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney has announced the indictment of Paul Albinagorta, a 34-year-old resident of Central Islip, on charges of attempted murder in the second degree.

Dec 6, 2024

Stony Brook honors late philosopher Don Ihde with memorial conference

A memorial conference was held in November by the Department of Philosophy at Stony Brook University to honor Professor Don Ihde, a distinguished figure in the field of philosophy who passed away in January 2024.

Dec 6, 2024

Elf characters bring festive cheer to Tangier Smith Elementary School

Since the beginning of December, Tangier Smith Elementary School has been welcoming students with a unique sight.

Dec 6, 2024

Stony Brook University releases Winter 2024/25 magazine issue online

The Winter 2024/2025 edition of the Stony Brook University Magazine is now available online.

Dec 6, 2024

Cancer survivor runs Tunnels to Towers 5K with doctors

When Ed Murphy participated in the Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk in Brooklyn, New York, on September 29, he was not alone.

Dec 6, 2024

Brothers allege off-duty NYPD officer engaged in violent road rage incident

Two brothers have filed a lawsuit accusing an off-duty NYPD officer of engaging in a violent road rage incident that led to serious injuries.

Dec 6, 2024

Retiree alleges coin dealers orchestrated multi-million dollar fraud scheme

An 85-year-old retiree from Kentucky has filed a lawsuit accusing a group of coin dealers of orchestrating a multi-million dollar fraud scheme that targeted elderly investors.

Dec 5, 2024

Which gas stations in Suffolk County had the cheapest premium gas during week ending Nov. 30

According to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com, 3 gas stations had the lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Nov. 30.

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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

New Traffic Pattern Aims to Ease Congestion on William Floyd

They’re going to try a new traffic pattern to help ease William Floyd congestion.


Local

Traffic Stop Takedown: Suffolk Sheriff’s Office Arrests Bay Shore Man on Fentanyl Charges

Carl Chin, 41 was arrested on Saturday, September 13th, after attempting to flee during a traffic stop. The incident culminated in the discovery that he possessed nearly three ounces of fentanyl.