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Town officials host early Halloween celebration for Middle Country Youth
On October 19, over 550 members of the Middle Country Youth Civic Association gathered at Brookhaven Town’s Centereach Pool for an early Halloween celebration. The event was organized by Town Councilman Neil A. Manzella and Town Clerk Kevin J. LaValle, who were joined by NYS Senator Dean Murray and Suffolk County Legislator Nick Caracappa.
Councilwoman Bonner celebrates new business opening in Rocky Point
On October 20, Councilwoman Jane Bonner marked the grand opening of The Wax Bar, a new waxing studio in Rocky Point. Located at 648 Route 25A, the establishment provides a variety of waxing services for both women and men. In addition to services, the business offers packages, classes, gift cards, and products.
Empire State Development honors Suffolk County Community College's Entrepreneurial Assistance Center
Suffolk County Community College, part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system, enrolls over 21,000 students in more than 100 degree and certificate programs. The college has a strong commitment to fulfilling the needs of regional employers. It has developed a significant history of effectively training and educating its students from high school through college and into their careers.
Segments of the History of American Political Campaigns Towards the Elections
— Abraham Lincoln, Cooper Hall Speech, February 27th, 1860 "Throughout the nation, men and women, forgotten in the political philosophy of the government of the last years,
A Military History Vision Near the Grand Tetons of Dubois, Wyoming
- President Theodore Roosevelt
Avoid the Scammers: Protecting from Financial Exploitation
A: The National Center on Elder Abuse defines financial exploitation as the "illegal, unauthorized or improper use of an older person's resources for monetary or personal benefit, profit or gain, or that results in depriving an older person of rightful access to, or use of, benefits, resources, belongings, or assets." Exploitation tends to be more prevalent in the aging community, specifically targeting those that are over 65 years old and have some form of mental or physical incapacity.
Online retailer sues Amazon for breach of contract
Ganbold Partners is taking legal action against Amazon for allegedly breaching their contract by deactivating its seller account without proper cause or procedure. Filed in New York's federal court on October 18th, they seek injunctive relief and damages due to significant operational disruptions impacting their business sustainability.
Visually-Impaired plaintiff sues Netflix
A visually-impaired plaintiff has taken legal action against Netflix over alleged accessibility issues on its theater website. Filed in New York federal court on October 16th by Paul Abramson and his attorney Gabriel A. Levy, this class action lawsuit claims violations under both federal ADA guidelines and state laws due to barriers preventing independent navigation by blind users seeking movie tickets online.
Cops Cuff Crude, Convicted Sex Offender for Harassing 13-Year-Old Girl
A 13-year-old girl reported a man made sexual comments to her at a convenience store, located at 272 East Main St. in Patchogue.
NYS Announces Free SUNY and CUNY Applications for New York Students
In this rough economy, any savings from any place will help regular working families. Application fees can really add up if a student is applying to multiple schools and this is a welcome relief at a time when food and energy costs are crushing the average family budget.
Stony Brook University Hospital recognized among top stroke care providers for ten years
Stony Brook University Hospital has been recognized as one of America's 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care by Healthgrades® for the tenth consecutive year.
Stony Brook Medicine announces leadership changes in community medical divisions
Stony Brook Medicine has announced leadership changes within its Stony Brook Community Medical (SBCM) and Meeting House Lane (MHL) divisions, effective November 1, 2024.
Suffolk student joins EF Future Nobel Laureates Scholarship Program
Stefanie Karayoff, a student at Suffolk County Community College and resident of Ronkonkoma, has been accepted into the EF Future Nobel Laureates Scholarship Program. This initiative is developed in collaboration with the Nobel Prize Museum and the Forum on Education Abroad. It aims to provide students with opportunities to experience global challenges firsthand.
Brentwood Islanders Lions Club aids Suffolk County Community College's food pantry
The food pantry at Suffolk County Community College has received support from the Brentwood Islanders Lions Club. This assistance is part of an effort to help students who face difficulties affording basic necessities. The recent drive organized by the club plays a significant role in reducing food insecurity among students on campus.
New model helps predict catalytic behavior under varying conditions
Chemists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Brookhaven National Laboratory have introduced a new theoretical framework aimed at predicting catalyst behavior with greater accuracy.
Plaintiff accuses Iris Energy Limited of misleading investors about high-performance computing capabilities
A class action lawsuit accuses Iris Energy Limited of misleading investors about its capabilities in high-performance computing. Filed by Paul Williams-Israel on behalf of affected shareholders, the suit alleges that false statements inflated stock prices and caused financial harm.
Hauppauge Firefighter Receives Hispanic Heritage Month First Responder Award
Yesenia Torres, 45, a Smithtown resident, and nine others were presented their awards by New York State Senator Monica Martinez (D-Brentwood).
Running on Plenty: USMC Vet Legislator Completes Suffolk Marathon 10K in 22-Pound Vest for Military Suicide Awareness
The winning route not just for first-place finishers, but for all who signed up cast its starting point in Babylon Village before crossing the Robert Moses Causeway to end at Bay Shore's Gardiner County Park.
Collectors Clamoring for Trump Portrait by Local Artist
Artist Elaine Thompson has done it again, winning rave reviews and hot sales of her new work, "Trump—The Party of Lincoln." She's created stunning portraits of Theodore Roosevelt, George Washington, and John F. Kennedy, and expects to soon sell out 2,500 limited edition prints of the 45th president.
Circuit Rideshare Route Added to Improve Brentwood Transit Woes
A rideshare company “going green” in mission and in practice, Circuit—established in 2011—stresses eco-friendliness and carbon neutrality.
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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.
Water Authority Lawsuit Over Toxic Contamination Goes to Trial
Water authority sues to get the toxins out.
Historic Avery Estate Comes Alive with Matt Taylor Concert
From working on the farm to starring at it, Matt Taylor in concert at the historic Avery Estate