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Apr 16, 2025

Stony Brook team wins 2025 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics

Members of the Stony Brook University Department of Physics and Astronomy have been awarded the 2025 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics for their work at CERN’s Large Hadron Collider (LHC).

Apr 16, 2025

Sheriff Toulon, Fellow Elected Reps Break Bread with 'Fox & Friends' at Bethpage Diner

Lawrence Jones reported live on the scene from the beloved Embassy Diner as part of a regular remote series on the national morning program.

Apr 15, 2025

Library Budget Vote, Trustee Election Set for April 22nd

The library system continues to be one of the most heavily used in Suffolk County and offers a range of services well beyond book lending.

Apr 15, 2025

SSP Endorsement: Vote Yes on the Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library Budget and Return Experienced Leadership to the Board


We urge our readers to vote yes on the budget and to cast their votes for Joe Maiorana and Nancy Kimmerling, two proven leaders with a deep commitment to public service, fiscal stewardship, and community growth.

Apr 15, 2025

Girls' Flag Football at the Halfway Point

The Suffolk County Girls' Flag Football league has reached the halfway point in the season and besides being an enormous success there are some big story lines around the county.

Apr 15, 2025

Suffolk County Fire Rescue and Emergency Services Dispatchers Serve 24/7/365

Suffolk County Fire Rescue and Emergency Services (FRES) had a remarkable year fielding emergency service calls to help someone in need in Suffolk County.

Apr 15, 2025

DMVs are Overwhelmed with Last Minute Efforts to get REAL ID Drivers Licenses

Be prepared to wait for, and likely not even get, an appointment to get your REAL ID before the May 7 deadline gets here.

Apr 15, 2025

Disappointment On Ice

Both the New York Islanders and New York Rangers were expected by many to be playoff teams this season, yet both will miss the postseason in what can only be described as a massively disappointing year for New York hockey.

Apr 15, 2025

DiNapoli: State has No Clear Plan for over $450 million in COVID Medical Supplies

State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli said in a recently released audit that the state spent nearly half a billion tax payer dollars on a medical stockpile but used little of it and has no clear plan for the leftover equipment and supplies.

Apr 15, 2025

Through Kelp and Caverns: Exploring the Depths of a New Zealand Marine Preserve

Dispatch, South Pacific—A hammerhead shark greets us as we sail toward the Maomao Arch, a mammoth opening in the rocks that make up New Zealand’s Poor Knights Marine Preserve.

Apr 15, 2025

Lenny Bruno Farms Kicks Off 2025 Season with Annual Family Festival

Lenny Bruno Farms still going strong after 90 years.

Apr 15, 2025

DOGE Report: Its Only Money. Taxpayer Money, That Is.

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) hit the ground running after President Donald Trump was inaugurated and hasn’t stopped for a breath since.

Apr 15, 2025

Councilwoman Bonner attends Studio 45 grand opening in Rocky Point

On Sunday, April 13, Councilwoman Jane Bonner was present at the grand opening of Studio 45 located at 53D Broadway in Rocky Point.

Apr 15, 2025

Stony Brook again recognized as SOAP Center of Excellence for obstetric anesthesia care

Stony Brook University Hospital has again been awarded the Society for Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology (SOAP) Center of Excellence designation, a recognition given to institutions demonstrating top-tier standards in obstetric anesthesia care.

Apr 15, 2025

Brookhaven Town Clerk LaValle speaks at Centereach/Selden Civic Association meeting

Brookhaven Town Clerk Kevin LaValle attended the Centereach/Selden Civic Association's monthly meeting on April 3, held at the Centereach Fire Department.

Apr 15, 2025

Former director sues Children of Promise Wellness Group for harassment, retaliation, and unpaid wages in federal lawsuit

A former employee has filed a lawsuit against Children of Promise Wellness Group LLC, alleging discrimination, retaliation, and unpaid wages under various federal and state laws.

Apr 15, 2025

Brooklyn woman sues NYPD, alleges car was illegally seized and held without due process

A Brooklyn woman has filed a lawsuit against the City of New York and its police department over what she claims is an unlawful seizure of her vehicle without due process.

Apr 14, 2025

Oh Captain, My Captain

Aaron Judge has always looked like Superman in his uniform but now he is Captain America ... or better yet the Captain of the American team.

Apr 14, 2025

Don't Fall into the Hits Trap

The new sports betting craze that has hot almost everyone is betting player props. While this is exceedingly popular in the NFL and NBA, baseball player props have taken off like gang busters in the past few years.

Apr 14, 2025

Fantasy Baseball - A Texas Two-Step

The Texas Rangers powerful lineup hasn't been as powerful as Rangers fans had hopes early in the season, and fantasy managers who banked on big numbers from the middle of the lineup have been disappointed.

Daily Feed

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.


Former Employee Alleges Discrimination Against Horse Racing Authority

Hector Soler has filed a lawsuit against his former employer, alleging racial discrimination and wrongful termination after years of service at a leading horse racing association.


Sports

The Colonials Comeback on Senior Night

The William Floyd girls’ varsity lacrosse team showed the crowd that was gathered for senior night an emotional and exciting win this week.