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Nov 21, 2024

Rowan Ricardo Phillips shares insights into poetry at Stony Brook University

Last month, Rowan Ricardo Phillips, a Distinguished Professor at Stony Brook University, was acknowledged for his latest poetry collection, "Silver."

Nov 21, 2024

Dubins donate $10M to New York Climate Exchange; total impact reaches $20M

The New York Climate Exchange has announced a significant financial contribution from Glenn Dubin and Eva Andersson-Dubin, MD.

Nov 21, 2024

Carly Gomes named fellow at SUNY's Hispanic Leadership Institute

Carly Gomes, MD, an assistant professor of pediatrics at the Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University, has been named a fellow in the State University of New York (SUNY) Hispanic Leadership Institute (HLI) class of 2025.

Nov 21, 2024

Michael E. White named interim director at Stony Brook University's WRMI

Stony Brook University has appointed Michael E. White as the interim director of the Waste Reduction and Management Institute (WRMI).

Nov 21, 2024

Construction companies sue law firms and individuals for orchestrating staged accident fraud

Several construction companies have filed a lawsuit accusing multiple individuals and law firms of orchestrating a fraudulent scheme involving staged construction accidents.

Nov 21, 2024

Teacher sues Department of Education over alleged mishandling of medical exemption

A tenured teacher has filed a lawsuit against the New York City Department of Education, claiming the agency mishandled her medical exemption from the COVID-19 vaccine mandate.

Nov 21, 2024

Lawsuit accuses NYPD officers of excessive force and sexual assault

A lawsuit has been filed against the City of New York and several unnamed police officers, alleging violations of constitutional rights.

Nov 21, 2024

Congestion Pricing Tax Scheme Makes a Comeback

Congestion Pricing Tax Scheme Makes a Comeback

Nov 21, 2024

Rocky Point Horror: A Killer Still at Large

Police reports say Joseph Zoll, 61, was discovered at his Quail Road home at approximately 1:25 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9th by a Seventh Precinct officer who was responding to a 9-1-1 call.

Nov 21, 2024

Brookhaven Honors Student Artists

The Town of Brookhaven honored and recognized student winners of their recycling poster contest. These posters are on display on the second floor in the lobby area of Town Hall.

Nov 21, 2024

NYS Assemblyman Honors Patchogue-Medford High School Students

Brandon Baker and Layla Colonna on being named Patchogue-Medford High School's November Students of the Month

Nov 21, 2024

Generations of Law Enforcement Continue Protecting and Serving

Suffolk County Police Acting Commissioner Robert Waring and Deputy Commissioner Belinda Groneman recently hosted a shield change ceremony during which members of the department received SCPD shield numbers from family members who are active or retired from the police department.

Nov 21, 2024

Cops Kick the Soccer Ball With Kids for a Good Cause

It was a beautiful November day filled with teamwork and community spirit.

Nov 21, 2024

Suffolk County's Top Cop Welcomes Patchogue-Medford High School Students

The visit included a display of the various vehicles used by the Sheriff's Office, along with explanations of their purposes and importance in law enforcement operations.

Nov 21, 2024

Peace Pole Dedicated in Rocky Point

Peace poles originated in Japan after World War II and can be found today in many prominent places, including the United Nations, the Pentagon, and the Peace Palace in The Hague, Netherlands. Peace poles are intended to serve as reminders to think, speak, and act in a spirit of peace and harmony in the community.

Nov 21, 2024

South Country School District Unveils New Logo

The logo, designed by Bellport High School senior Luke Graser, was selected as part of a districtwide contest.

Nov 21, 2024

Connetquot Honors Alumni of Distinction

Alison Napolitano (Class of 1993), Marianne Loose (Class of 1985) and Thomas Croci (Class of 1990).

Nov 21, 2024

Connetquot High School Students Lead Mindfulness Workshop

Students from Connetquot High School's psychology and mindfulness in music with peer mentorship classes organized and led a series of interactive stations where the Bosti students explored different mindfulness practices.

Nov 21, 2024

Career Day at Blue Point Elementary School

Parents, grandparents, and community members visited kindergarten through fifth grade classrooms to share their respective career paths.

Nov 20, 2024

Motorcyclist Killed in Crash

Police said William Sarubbi was driving a 2014 Suzuki motorcycle eastbound on the Long Island Expressway, just east of exit 68, when he collided with the back of a 2024 Ford F250 pickup truck being driven by Derick Perez.

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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

From a Local Pond to the World: How Dave Romeo Reeled in a Record and a Life of Purpose

More than 40 years later, Dave Romeo’s record still stands.


Local

Eastport-South Manor Jr.-Sr. High School Introduces New Principal

Eastport-South Manor Jr.-Sr. High School Introduces New Principal