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Jan 14, 2025

Anthropologists Martin and Wright to speak at Stony Brook lecture series

Stony Brook University will feature two prominent anthropologists in its Provost’s Lecture Series on February 11.

Jan 14, 2025

Stony Brook professor wins Frank R. Breul Memorial Prize for research on carceral attitudes

Kristen Brock-Petroshius, an assistant professor at Stony Brook University’s School of Social Welfare, has been honored with The Frank R. Breul Memorial Prize.

Jan 14, 2025

Brookhaven honors motorcycle club for aiding children's charity event

The Brookhaven Town Board recently recognized the Red Knights Motorcycle Club New York Chapter 26 for their role in co-sponsoring the annual Teddy Bear Run.

Jan 14, 2025

WFHS senior nominated for U.S Presidential Scholars Program

Victoria Basharina, a senior at William Floyd High School, has been nominated for the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program.

Jan 14, 2025

Officer’s Near Death Renews Call for Criminal Justice Reform

The horrific crash and near death of Suffolk Police Officer Brendon Gallagher, allegedly caused by an impaired driver with a weapons and road rage record, has renewed the call to revamp the state’s criminal justice system.

Jan 14, 2025

Name Suggestions Sought for New Yaphank Station

Now that the Yaphank Train Station is being moved to the other side of William Floyd Parkway, officials are looking for ideas on what to name the new facility.

Jan 14, 2025

Suffolk County Legislature Organizes for 2025

The Suffolk County Legislature held its annual Organizational Meeting, where Presiding Officer Kevin J. McCaffrey (R-Lindenhurst) and Deputy Presiding Officer Steven Flotteron (R-West Islip) were unanimously re-elected.

Jan 14, 2025

Suffolk County Wins Millions in State Regional Economic Development Awards

Empire State Development (ESD) announced more than $11 million has been awarded to support over 100 economic development projects through three programs during Round XIV of the Regional Economic Development Council initiative.

Jan 14, 2025

Storming The Phoenix: East Islip Man Charged with Kidnapping, Rape of Recently-Found Patchogue Teen

Suffolk County Police announced they had arrested a 64-year-old man for the rape and kidnapping of 14-year-old Emma Gervasi—who first went missing on the evening of Dec. 9th, inspiring a social media storm of a search party throughout the holidays.

Jan 14, 2025

Pure Perfection!

A battle for first place took place this week as the Shoreham-Wading River Wildcats and Mount Sinai Mustangs went toe to toe in girls basketball.

Jan 14, 2025

High School Hoops Coach Ryan McNeely Hits a Milestone

When the Mount Sinai Mustangs defeated Hampton Bays this week there was more to it than just adding a W in the win column on the season. With that victory Head Basketball Coach Ryan McNeely won his 200th Varsity Basketball win.

Jan 14, 2025

McInnes Adds Another Win To Her All American Resume

Sophia McInnes has been making winning look easy as she has put on dominating performance after dominating performance. This weekend at the Molloy Stanner Games McInnes set another record.

Jan 14, 2025

Hills West Honors Their All Americans

The seniors have excelled at their sports and have been named in rare company as All Americans. Volleyball player Mary Wolcott, Soccer standout Ryan Levy, Joseph Filardi, and Anthony Raio both for their outstanding Lacrosse seasons were all honored.

Jan 14, 2025

Aaron Glenn Skyrockets Up The Betting Boards

The name that Jets fans and now sports bettors are starting to gravitate towards is Aaron Glenn. At this time last week Glenn was sitting behind Ron Rivera at 10 to 1 odds and now has shot up the betting board at +220. In some places Glenn has even dipped below +200 as the ex Jet cornerback has reportedly impressed management.

Jan 13, 2025

Orellana on Walt Whitman poetry contests, designed so poets of all ages can be 'seen and heard'

Walt Whitman Birthplace, a New York State historic site in Huntington Station, is calling talent near and far to its 2025 annual student poetry contest based on one of the master’s most famous poems, “When I Heard the Learn’d Astronomer.”

Jan 13, 2025

Lawsuit alleges Mirage Limousine Service fostered hostile work environment

A former employee of a limousine service has filed a lawsuit alleging a hostile work environment and retaliation. On December 26, 2024, Chevone Pigott filed a complaint in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York against her former employer, Mirage Limousine Service, Inc.

Jan 13, 2025

Lawsuit accuses Yeshivah School of discrimination based on age and national origin

A former employee of the Yeshivah of Flatbush has filed a lawsuit alleging discriminatory practices and retaliation that led to her termination at the educational institution. Ilana Lax, who served as the Director of Marketing and Communications for nearly nine years, filed her complaint in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York on December 27, 2024.

Jan 13, 2025

Cheapest diesel found in Suffolk County during week ending Jan. 4

According to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com, 1 gas station had the lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Jan. 4.

Jan 13, 2025

Stony Brook University places second in NYCE AI Innovation Challenge

A team of graduate students from Stony Brook University has achieved a notable second-place finish in the inaugural New York Climate Exchange (NYCE) AI Innovation Challenge.

Jan 13, 2025

Lockdown error at William Floyd High School attributed to system malfunction

On Friday afternoon, William Floyd High School experienced a malfunction in its automated lockdown system.

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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,