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Jan 16, 2025

Big Honors for Stony Brook Women's Hoops Player

Stony Brook University's Zaida Gonzalez has been named Division I Women’s Player of the Week by the Met Basketball Writers Association.

Jan 16, 2025

JC Encarnacion Returns To The Flock

“We look forward to having JC back on Long Island,” said Ducks Manager Lew Ford. “He adds speed and power to our lineup while also playing terrific defense in the outfield.”

Jan 16, 2025

Pioneering virtual colonoscopy: Professor Jerome Liang's contributions to early cancer detection

From a young age, Professor Jerome Zhengrong Liang was intrigued by the universe's mysteries.

Jan 16, 2025

Neuroscience students recognized for innovative claymation on circadian rhythms

A group of doctoral students from the Program in Neuroscience have gained recognition in the Brain Awareness video contest organized by BrainFacts.org and the Society for Neuroscience.

Jan 16, 2025

Hunters, Fisherman, and Gun Owners Left Out of New York’s Automatic Voter Registration Law

During debate on the Senate floor, it became clear that the law excludes certain groups of potential voters who also interact with state registration agencies on applications and checks. Hunters, fishermen, and gun owners are specifically excluded.

Jan 16, 2025

State Conservatives: Governor Hochul ‘Lays an Egg’ at 2025 State of the State Address

There are over 200 proposals in the State of the State book including programs ranging from a Baby Benefit paying women $100 a month during pregnancy and $1,200 upon birth, child care funding, and free community college for students ages 25-55 in certain needed fields.

Jan 16, 2025

WFHS Senior Nominated for Prestigious U.S. Presidential Scholars Program

Victoria Basharina, a senior at William Floyd High School, has been selected as one of just 25 New York State nominees for the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program, one of the nation’s highest honors for high school students who represent excellence in education and the promise of greatness in the leaders of tomorrow.

Jan 16, 2025

Suffolk Cops Collar Thief. Kids Gets Bike Back.

The Suffolk County Police Department always gets their man. Sometimes when that happens, it means a stolen bike is returned to its rightful owner.

Jan 16, 2025

Miller Place School District Unveils New Gymnasium At Andrew Muller Primary School

The Miller Place School District recently completed construction of its new, state-of-the-art gymnasium at Andrew Muller Primary School.

Jan 16, 2025

WFLC Student WIns Big in Brookhaven Recycling Contest

Jeremy Pelaez, a fifth-grade student in Sandra Bretton’s art class at the William Floyd Learning Center, was recently selected as a second-place winner in the inaugural “Brookhaven Recycles” poster contest.

Jan 16, 2025

Town Board Honors Red Knights Motorcycle Club

The Brookhaven Town Board honored the Red Knights Motorcycle Club New York Chapter 26 for co-sponsoring the annual holiday Teddy Bear Run to collect donations of new Teddy Bears for thousands of needy children in Brookhaven Town.

Jan 16, 2025

Brookhaven Town Board Honored Local Doctor

At a recent Town Board meeting held on January 9, the Brookhaven Town Board recognized Dr. Shaorui Li for her contributions through her work with the Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Advisory Board.

Jan 16, 2025

Local Leaders Celebrate Brookhaven Woman Hitting the Century Mark

Town of Brookhaven Supervisor Dan Panico and Councilwoman Jane Bonner were at the Rose Caracappa Senior Center in Mount Sinai to celebrate the 100th birthday of Rocky Point resident, Josie Romano.

Jan 16, 2025

Which gas stations in Suffolk County had the cheapest regular gas during week ending Jan. 11

2 gas stations had the lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Jan. 11, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Jan 15, 2025

Homeowners accuse cell tower developer and local government of violating zoning laws

A group of homeowners has filed a lawsuit against a cell tower developer and local government, alleging they conspired to bypass zoning laws to construct a cell tower near residential properties.

Jan 15, 2025

Lawsuit alleges Richmond University Medical Center failed to protect patient data in breach

A class action lawsuit has been filed against Richmond University Medical Center, raising concerns over data security and patient privacy. On January 3, 2025, Cory Scripps filed a complaint in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York, accusing the medical center of failing to protect sensitive personal and health information from a significant data breach.

Jan 15, 2025

Where drivers found cheapest E85 gas across Suffolk County in week ending Jan. 11

2 gas stations had the lowest price of E85 gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Jan. 11, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Jan 15, 2025

From Runway to Resting Place: Cemetery Planned for Spadaro Airstrip

The 29-acre parcel on Montauk Highway in East Moriches has a site plan pending for a graveyard its developers, Long Island Community Cemetery, promises to be environmentally friendly.

Jan 15, 2025

Reporter Remembers Days in Scouting

Camp Yawgoog in Rhode Island is a summer haven for scouts, especially those at a recent Troop 414 Honor Court who went there to have fun and earn some of the Merit Badges needed to achieve the top rank of Eagle.

Jan 15, 2025

Hero Pulling Through: Suffolk Cop Hurt in LIE Crash Now in ‘Fair Condition’

“We are happy to report that Suffolk County Police Officer Brendon Gallagher, who was critically injured in a motor vehicle crash on January 5, has been upgraded to fair condition and remains at Stony Brook University Hospital,” the department released in a statement.

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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.


Sports

The Irish Hall of Fame Welcomes Whitey Ford

This past weekend the Long Island Ducks celebrated Irish Heritage by having a special night dedicated to the Irish.


Crime

Massive Cache of Illegal Weapons Seized in Medford

Investigators seized over 112 illegal firearms,