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Jul 7, 2025

Traveler sues U.S. government over electronic device seizure at JFK

A Texas resident is suing the United States government after ICE agents allegedly seized his cell phone and laptop at JFK Airport without due process or explanation last year.

Jul 7, 2025

Brooklyn woman sues NYPD and city over alleged false arrest and prosecution

A Brooklyn native has filed a lawsuit against the city of New York and police officers, alleging charges of false arrest, malicious prosecution, and constitutional violations.

Jul 7, 2025

Brooklyn man sues former attorney alleging malpractice in decade-long legal dispute

A Brooklyn native has filed a lawsuit against his former attorney, alleging misconduct spanning more than a decade.

Jul 6, 2025

Where drivers found cheapest E85 gas across Suffolk County in week ending June 28

According to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com, 1 gas station had the lowest price of E85 gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending June 28.

Jul 6, 2025

Greenport restaurant owner sues village and mayor over forced closure

The owners of a Mediterranean restaurant in Greenport allege that their restaurant was unjustly targeted and forcibly closed by the Village of Greenport under orders from Mayor Kevin Steussi.

Jul 4, 2025

Which gas stations in Suffolk County had the cheapest premium gas during week ending June 28

1 gas station had the lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending June 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Jul 4, 2025

Former employee sues Airvet over alleged discrimination and retaliation

A former employee has filed a lawsuit against Airvet, Inc., alleging gender and religious discrimination and retaliation that led to her termination.

Jul 4, 2025

New York residents sue city over alleged wrongful arrest

A group of New York residents has filed a lawsuit against the City of New York, alleging that they were wrongfully arrested and subjected to an unlawful search in violation of their constitutional rights.

Jul 4, 2025

GEICO files fraud lawsuit against Navar Pharmacy and owner

Government Employees Insurance Company (GEICO) and its affiliates have filed a lawsuit against New York pharmacy Emuna, Inc., doing business as Navar Pharmacy, and its owner, Javid Bamshad, alleging a scheme to defraud the insurer of millions of dollars.

Jul 4, 2025

BowFlex dumbbells subject of class action over alleged safety issues

A class action lawsuit has been filed against Johnson Health Tech Trading, Inc. and Johnson Health Tech Retail, Inc., alleging that certain adjustable dumbbells sold under the BowFlex brand are defective and that the defendants’ recall efforts have been insufficient.

Jul 4, 2025

Attorney Dennis Spurling sues YouTuber for alleged defamation

Dennis D. Spurling, an attorney and media figure, has filed a lawsuit against an individual identified as Fabrice Nelson, also known as Neferkare T. Dessalines, alleging defamation and related claims.

Jul 4, 2025

Former employee sues Broadhollow Associates for alleged age discrimination

A former employee has filed a lawsuit against Broadhollow Associates, LLC, and Rubin Beige, claiming his termination was based on his age in violation of federal and state laws.

Jul 3, 2025

Cheapest midgrade gas found in Suffolk County during week ending June 28

According to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com, 2 gas stations had the lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending June 28.

Jul 3, 2025

Study reveals external origins for gases forming stars in Southern Pinwheel Galaxy

A recent study using the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) Telescope has uncovered new insights into galaxy evolution.

Jul 3, 2025

Electrical engineering student Jalen Saldivar named URECA researcher of July

Jalen Saldivar, an electrical engineering major at Stony Brook University, has been recognized as the URECA researcher of the month for July.

Jul 3, 2025

Stony Brook professor awarded NSF CAREER grant for AI-driven medical imaging

Assistant Professor Prateek Prasanna from the Department of Biomedical Informatics at Stony Brook University has been honored with the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER Award for his project, “CAREER: Towards Gaze-guided Medical Image...

Jul 3, 2025

Stony Brook University launches on-campus sunscreen initiative

Stony Brook University has introduced a new initiative to promote sunscreen use on campus.

Jul 3, 2025

Stony Brook doctors pioneer use of new bladder dysfunction monitoring technology

Dr. Jason Kim and Dr. Steven Weissbart at Stony Brook University Hospital have successfully conducted one of the first Glean Urodynamics procedures in the United States using Bright Uro's ambulatory urodynamic system.

Jul 2, 2025

Which gas stations in Suffolk County had the cheapest regular gas during week ending June 28

According to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com, 5 gas stations had the lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending June 28.

Jul 2, 2025

Where drivers found cheapest diesel across Suffolk County in week ending June 28

1 gas station had the lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending June 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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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

Romaine Floats Yaphank Market for Local Produce Hub

No need to go to the Bronx for local produce under a plan by County Executive Ed Romaine.


State

Bell-to-Bell School Smart Phone Ban is Looming

Starting in September, New York State law requires Bell-to-Bell restrictions on smartphones and other internet-enabled personal devices in K-12 schools statewide.