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Does The Preseason Matter?
The New York teams battled each other this weekend and for one team they had better hope that the preseason means nothing, while the other certainly will preach that this is just a precursor to the type of good season that lies ahead.
Blood Drive Nets 23 Pints as Supply Remains Under Constant Need
Residents rolled up their sleeves and gave a generous donation of blood during Nesconset Day in Smithtown.
Kennedy Drops Bomb on Democrats, Backs Trump for President
A grenade was tossed under the tent of the Democrats by Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., a party stalwart who suspended his campaign for president and endorsed Republican Donald Trump.
Hochul to Spend $200 Million More for Electric School Buses
Hochul is making an additional $200 million available for clean buses and charging infrastructure in the second installment of funding from the $4.2 billion Clean Water, Clean Air and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act.
Scientists discover heaviest exotic antimatter nucleus at RHIC
Scientists studying particle collisions at the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider (RHIC) have discovered a new kind of antimatter nucleus, the heaviest ever detected. The nucleus, known as antihyperhydrogen-4, is composed of four antimatter particles: an antiproton, two antineutrons, and one antihyperon.
Battelle names Anibal Boscoboinik 'Inventor Of The Year
Anibal Boscoboinik, a materials scientist at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory, has been named an “Inventor of the Year” by Battelle Memorial Institute. Battelle, headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, partners with Stony Brook University to form Brookhaven Science Associates, which manages the Lab on behalf of DOE’s Office of Science. Battelle manages or co-manages nine national labs across the country.
Stony Brook names Kevin Tuttle associate dean for finance
Kevin Tuttle, a proven healthcare executive on Long Island and beyond, has been appointed associate dean for finance and administration at Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine.
Bronx man convicted for Port Jefferson double shooting incident
Alexander Castillo, 27, of the Bronx, was found guilty after a jury trial of assault and criminal possession of a weapon, among other charges, for shooting two men following a dispute at a Port Jefferson pool hall in December 2022. Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced the verdict.
New record set in search for dark matter
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory has announced new results from the LUX-ZEPLIN (LZ) experiment, the world's most sensitive dark matter detector. The findings narrow down possibilities for weakly interacting massive particles (WIMPs), a leading dark matter candidate.
Stony Brook University announces interim leadership appointments following Judy Greiman's retirement
Following the retirement of Judy Greiman in August, who served as chief deputy to the president and senior vice president of government and community relations for nine years, several leadership appointments were made as part of the transition plan for Greiman’s roles and responsibilities.
Couple pleads guilty after fatal fire at rental home kills two sisters
Peter and Pamela Miller have pleaded guilty in connection with a fatal fire at their rental home in Noyac, Suffolk County. The fire resulted in the deaths of Lindsay Wiener, 19, and Jillian Wiener, 21, who were vacationing with their family.
Biomedical engineering grad students showcase talents at 30th annual research day
The Department of Biomedical Engineering held its 30th annual Graduate Student Research Symposium, a platform for biomedical engineering students in master's and doctoral programs to present their research and foster future collaboration.
Couple pleads guilty following fatal fire at New York rental home
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced that Peter Miller, 56, pleaded guilty to two counts of Criminally Negligent Homicide, and Pamela Miller, 55, pleaded guilty to Reckless Endangerment in the Second Degree. This follows a fatal fire at their rental home in which sisters Lindsay Wiener, 19, and Jillian Wiener, 21, of Maryland died while vacationing with their family in 2022.
Stony Brook University graduates inaugural class from 'Taste of the Trades' summer program
Graduates of the "Taste of the Trades" program, offered by Stony Brook University in collaboration with Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), Suffolk County Community College, and the Suffolk County Department of Labor, Licensing, and Consumer Affairs, have completed their seven-week summer course. Twenty rising high school seniors from NYSERDA-designated underserved school districts participated in hands-on learning experiences to prepare for careers in fields such as construction and energy transmission.
Brookhaven offers free jitney and ferry service
Free jitney and ferry transportation will be available to Ho Hum Beach on certain dates in August and September. Advance registration is necessary.
Hercules Watches Over Stony Brook Harbor
Not far from the flooding that took out homes and Harbor Road in Stony Brook stands Hercules, the former figurehead of the U.S.S. Ohio.
President Issues Emergency Declaration for Suffolk in the Wake of Severe Flooding
The severe flooding suffered by Suffolk communities has resulted in an emergency declaration by President Biden, a move that will direct federal resources to help with storm recovery.
Kamala Costs Crippling the Country
To show how sky high inflation is crippling already hurting families, I turned to my own purchases on Amazon to compare and contrast how much more products cost thanks to the train wreck known as the "Biden-Harris Administration."
Deranged Dems' Deep Disdain for Trump on Display
Last week will undoubtedly be etched into the annals of Presidential campaign history. The Democratic National Convention, marked by a conspicuous absence of substantive policy discussions and an aggressive push for abortion rights, seemed to offer little more than a relentless barrage of anti-Trump rhetoric.
LI Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame Inducts New Class
A highlight of the night was performances by the inductees as well as DJ Johnny Juice, also known as Public Enemy.
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Letters to the Editor: Library Trustees Thank Taxpayers for Victories
I’m deeply grateful to the residents of the Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Library District for approving the library budget, as well as for re-electing me.
State Mandated Safe Boating Courses Coming Up
Long Islanders out on the water are looking to stay safe this summer.
South Shore Press Reporter Makes a Stop at the Grand Canyon
South Shore Press Reporter Robert Chartuk makes a stop at the Grand Canyon.