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William Floyd High School students earn spots at NYSCAME All-County Music Festival
Twenty-eight students from William Floyd High School have been chosen to participate in the upcoming New York State Council of Administrators for Music Education (NYSCAME) All-County Music Festival. This event, scheduled for next month, honors junior and senior musicians who have shown exceptional talent.
Islip Terrace man receives 25-year sentence for manslaughter
Eduardo Vega, a 58-year-old resident of Islip Terrace, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for the fatal stabbing of his son-in-law, Roshane McLaren. The incident occurred at their shared home in Islip Terrace. Vega pleaded guilty to Manslaughter in the First Degree last month.
Researchers develop framework for scalable distributed quantum computers
Researchers from 14 institutions have collaborated to tackle one of the significant challenges in quantum computing: scaling. Through the Co-design Center for Quantum Advantage (C2QA), a Department of Energy National Quantum Information Science Research Center, they developed the ARQUIN framework. This initiative aims to simulate large-scale distributed quantum computers by organizing them into different layers. Their findings were published in ACM Transactions on Quantum Computing.
Hochul Gets an "F" on Fiscal Restraint - 2nd Worst in the Nation
The CATO Institute issued its 2024 fiscal report card on United States Governors and gave New York's Governor Kathy Hochul an "F" rating.
The Deal Is First Place
The 5'11" 145 pounder finished with a time of 17:25. Deal primarily runs the 1600 meter and last season led his team to a conference championship run. He also finished in 3rd place last season in the sectionals.
Staten Island Resident Alleges UPS Discriminates Against Non-White Apartment Complexes
A class action lawsuit was filed on October 8, 2024, in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York, in which Gordon Flowers accuses United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) of racial discrimination. The complaint alleges that UPS has systematically refused to deliver packages directly to two predominantly non-White apartment complexes on Staten Island—Fox Hill Apartments and Park Hill Apartments—requiring residents to travel to retrieve their deliveries.
Plaintiffs accuse United States Postal Service of Wrongful Death
On Oct. 4, the Wendler Family filed a wrongful death lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York against the United States Postal Service (USPS) for the death of Antares Wendler-Phillips. The plaintiffs allege that Antares's death was the result of workplace harassment and negligence.
Plaintiff alleges Hatch Baby misled consumers about defective sound machine
Tracy Bott has filed a class action lawsuit against Hatch Baby in New York federal court over alleged deceptive marketing practices concerning their sound machines' safety risks due to faulty power adapters causing electric shocks. The suit seeks over $5 million in damages for affected consumers.
Students Go Bionic
Prodell sixth graders had the opportunity to work with The Bionic Project on the theme "we are all connected; community is essential." The full day program began with an assembly on topics such as inclusive behavior and language, accessible school and stadium design, media narratives around disabilities and assistive technology. The day continued with adaptive sports clinics led by the four instructors, two of whom are elite athletes with physical disabilities. By the end of the day, students were better able to understand the challenges that students with physical disabilities face, particularly when it comes to playing a sport or participating in physical activities that may seem easy or come naturally to others. However, they were also able to see the power of resilience and hard work.
Big Paving Project Wraps Up In Brookhaven
Brookhaven Town Highway Superintendent Daniel P. Losquadro and Councilwoman Karen Dunne Kesnig have announced the completion of a 21-road paving project in Shirley.
Bellport HS Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
To mark Hispanic Heritage Month, Bellport High School's Multicultural Student Association created a living library experience, "My Journey," for their peers.
Meet the Women of Distinction
An impressive group of Suffolk residents were recognized as Women of Distinction at a recent ceremony in Medford. Organized by state Assemblyman Joe DeStefano, the event included Congressman Andrew Garbarino, Senator Dean Murray, Legislators Dominick Thorne, Nick Caracappa, and Chad Lennon, and Brookhaven Town Council Members Mike Loguercio and Karen Dunne Kesnig. The annual ceremony demonstrates the dedication and commitment of the women who go above and beyond in service to their communities. 
Suffolk County Police To Hold Property Auction
The auction will begin at 9 a.m. and will be held rain or shine. There will be a preview of jewelry and select property on Tuesday, October 22 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
State Extends Application Deadline for Suffolk Homeowners That Were Crushed by August's Storms
Eligible Suffolk County homeowners that suffered damage from historic storm August 18-19 now have extra time to submit their emergency repair grant requests for help.
Registration Now Open for Women in the Workforce Workshop
Registration Now Open for Women in the Workforce Workshop
Where drivers found cheapest regular gas across Suffolk County in week ending Oct. 12
1 gas station had the lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Oct. 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
Which gas stations in Suffolk County had the cheapest premium gas during week ending Oct. 12
According to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com, 1 gas station had the lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Oct. 12.
Stony Brook study links substance use with increased brain neuromelanin
A recent study by researchers at Stony Brook University has identified a potential link between substance use and increased neuromelanin levels in the midbrain of young adults.
William Floyd High School presents 'Kodachrome' November 1-2
Students at William Floyd High School are preparing for their fall theater production of "Kodachrome" by Adam Szymkowicz. The play will be performed on November 1 and 2 at 6:30 pm in the Nick Poulos Auditorium. Tickets are priced at $10 and can be purchased online or at the door.
Delish Grill opens new location in Mastic Beach with Councilwoman Kesnig attending
Councilwoman Karen Dunne Kesnig attended the grand opening of Delish Grill's newest location in Mastic Beach on October 11. The event marked the launch of the restaurant at 490 Mastic Beach Road, adding to its existing presence at 1 Glenmere Lane in Coram.
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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.
Greenport Named School of Distinction
Greenport High School is one of the smaller schools on the Island but it has just made a big impact. Greenport has been recognized as a 2024-25 School of Distinction.
The Mets Retire #5
There is a new number that no other New York Met will ever be wearing as David Wright's #5 was retired by the team this past weekend.