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William Floyd football heads to Suffolk County Championship after semifinal win over Longwood
The William Floyd Colonials varsity football team secured a place in the Suffolk County Championship after defeating Longwood 41-7 in the Section XI playoff semifinals.
Stony Brook University hosts youth summit focused on diversity in healthcare careers
Hundreds of students from Long Island and New York City gathered at Stony Brook University’s Renaissance School of Medicine (RSOM) on November 13 for the third annual Youth Summit.
Senator Murray and Assemblyman DeStefano tour Moriches Elementary School in William Floyd district
William Floyd School District officials hosted New York State Senator Dean Murray and Assemblyman Joseph DeStefano for a visit to Moriches Elementary School.
William Floyd varsity football advances to semifinals after win over Sachem East
The William Floyd Colonials varsity football team advanced to the semifinals of the Section XI playoffs after defeating Sachem East 34-14.
Stony Brook study reveals how new drug fights deadly parasitic infection
A research team led by Stony Brook University has conducted the first comprehensive analysis of how the drug fexinidazole kills trypanosomatid parasites, which are responsible for more than a billion potentially fatal infections globally each year.
Stony Brook veteran leader builds support network for military-connected students
Pamela Pfeil, associate director of Military and Veterans Affairs at Stony Brook University, did not initially plan to serve in the military.
WolfieTank competition highlights student innovation across disciplines at Stony Brook University
For the 11th year, Stony Brook University hosted its annual WolfieTank competition, encouraging students to develop and present entrepreneurial ideas.
Geek Talks celebrates ten years connecting science enthusiasts at Stony Brook University
Chris Paparo, assistant director for Southampton programs and Marine Sciences Center Manager at the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences (SoMAS), marked the 10th anniversary of his popular lecture series, now known as Geek Talks, earlier this...
Stony Brook professor Anatoly Frenkel receives Ross Coffin Purdy Award for ceramic research
Anatoly Frenkel, a professor in the Department of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering at Stony Brook University, and his research team have been honored with the Ross Coffin Purdy Award for their work on ceramic materials.
Stony Brook faculty member joins second year of SUNY nursing simulation fellowship
Debra Giugliano, a clinical assistant professor at the Stony Brook School of Nursing, will participate in the second year of the SUNY Nursing Simulation Fellowship for 2025-2026.
Stony Brook University hosts lecture on data analytics in sports
The Convergence lecture series at Stony Brook University will continue with a presentation titled “Get in the Game!
Stony Brook University hosts workshop on tackling PFAS contamination
Researchers and faculty at Stony Brook University gathered on October 31 to discuss strategies for addressing PFAS, microplastics, and other emerging contaminants in Long Island’s environment.
Stony Brook launches inaugural ‘Back the Brook’ fundraising event for student activities
The State University of New York at Stony Brook will launch its first "Back the Brook" 24-hour crowdfunding campaign on November 19.
Moriches Elementary holds annual pumpkin carving contest
Moriches Elementary School recently held its 46th annual “Great Pumpkin” contest, inviting students and their families to carve pumpkins into creative designs.
SUNY announces new tuition rate program for active-duty service members
The State University of New York (SUNY) has introduced the SUNY Military Tuition Rate Program, a new initiative aimed at making higher education more affordable for active-duty service members, National Guard members, and reservists.
State mandates climate and finance education in all NY schools
Students across New York from K-12 will now be required to learn climate theory.
Stony Brook receives $260K grant from Santander US Bank for student workforce program
Stony Brook University has received a $260,000 grant from Santander US Bank to support its new Pathways to Employability initiative.
William Floyd United Teachers organizes annual coat giveaway for local families
William Floyd United Teachers (WFUT) will hold its third annual 1,000 Coat Giveaway on Saturday, November 15.
William Floyd varsity gymnastics heads to county championships after strong regular season
The William Floyd High School varsity gymnastics team has ended its regular season with a 9-1 record, finishing second in League I. This result qualifies the Colonials for the Section XI team county championships for the third year in a row.
Eight William Floyd High School students receive NYSSMA All-State honors
Eight students from William Floyd High School have been recognized by the New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) as All-State musicians, a distinction awarded to top high school performers in New York.
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Plaintiff alleges auto dealer and bank conspired in deceptive financing scheme
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In a striking legal move, UCS Trading Inc., an e-commerce company based in New York City has filed a lawsuit against The Moroccan Deal Inc., accusing them along with two individuals of orchestrating a fraudulent investment scheme involving...